Institute of Clinical Bioethics Blog

Bioethics Blog

Ethical Analysis of Genetically Modified Pig Kidneys in Humans

Modified Pig Kidneys in Humans

The issue of xenotransplantation has raised serious interdisciplinary concerns. Many have called for a continued public debate on the issue of xenotransplantation, especially genetically modified pig kidneys for human transplants, that would examine all aspects of it including the crucial ethical and moral implications.