Pig-to-human Heart Transplant

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Studies show that pig hearts are close to the human heart. However, due to certain factors, the patient surviving after, would most likely not happen.

Thanks to genetically modified pigs, it has been made possible.

To find out more, let’s watch this video.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/heart-transplant-pig-human-patient/

Discussion Questions:

  1. In your opinion, is this a game changer for people who need organ transplants? Share your views on this medical breakthrough.
  2. Without science, do you think this would have been possible? Explain.
  3. If there were other animals this procedure could be possible with, which ones would it be and why?
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2 replies on “Pig-to-human Heart Transplant”

1.In your opinion, is this a game changer for people who need organ transplants? Share your views on this medical breakthrough.
I prefer human organ transplants because they are more real but I thinkg it could be a good idea in the case that it is the only option.

2.Without science, do you think this would have been possible? Explain.
No, because science is necessary for the world to evolve. Today we have many resources that we didn’t have before and it’s the result of this kind of breakthrough.

3.If there were other animals this procedure could be possible with, which ones would it be and why?
I think there’s no more similar hearts like human’s hearts. So, I think it won’t be possible to make this procedure with other animals.

What an interesting yet controversial topic, right? Thank you for writing your responses.

Please see how you can write this answer better:

I prefer human organ transplants because they are more real but I thinkg it could be a good idea in the case that it is the only option.

I prefer human organ transplants because they are the proper ones but I think it could be a good idea in the cases where it is the only option.

Until your next entry!

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