First Pig-to-Live Human Xenotransplant Produces Mixed Results

Sarah C.P. Williams

Engineering ›› 2022, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (9) : 6-8.

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Engineering ›› 2022, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (9) : 6-8. DOI: 10.1016/j.eng.2022.07.006
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First Pig-to-Live Human Xenotransplant Produces Mixed Results

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