[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

If you're talking about certain organs that pigs can give to people I would have some concerns, because pigs are known to carry PERVs. I don't think people would be able to keep them dormant like pigs are able to do. Pigs would have to be genetically engineered in order for them to be totally free of the virus. I don't think they're going to actually start with actual organs though. As I can remember, based on what the article was saying, they'll more likely than not, start with insulin cells from the pancreas in order to treat people who are diabetic. I would really like to see something like this happen successfully. I also wonder how many people would be willing to accept an organ from a pig, once this procedure has been perfected.

I am talking about PERV...