Legends of Surgery
Legends of Surgery
Tyler Rouse
Episode 104 - Lamb's Blood, Monkey 'Glands', Pig Kidneys, and More: A Brief History of Xenotransplantation
27 minutes Posted Jan 10, 2022 at 3:23 pm.
0:00
27:09
Download MP3
Show notes

In this episode, we will trace the history of attempts at transplanting cells, tissues, and organs from animals into humans. From world-famous surgeons to medical charlatans, all manner of people have tried, and all inevitably failed. However, with the rise of genetic editing, there is new hope that xenotransplantation will turn from a dream into reality!