Genetic disenhancement and xenotransplantation: diminishing pigs’ capacity to experience suffering through genetic engineering

One objection to xenotransplantation is that it will require the large-scale breeding, raising and killing of genetically modified pigs. The pigs will need to be raised in designated pathogen-free facilities and undergo a range of medical tests before having their organs removed and being euthanised...

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Authors: Rodger, Daniel 1985- (Author) ; Hurst, Daniel J. (Author) ; Bobier, Christopher A. (Author) ; Symons, Xavier (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2024
In: Journal of medical ethics
Year: 2024, Volume: 50, Issue: 11, Pages: 729-733
Online Access: Presumably Free Access
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