AR-News: (UK) Public opposes use of animal organs in human transplants

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An unprecedented survey of public attitudes towards organ donation has
revealed an overwhelming rejection of the use of animal organs for human
transplants.

The survey, funded by the Wellcome Trust, the world's largest medical
research charity, found that the public had major reservations about
"xenotransplants", which many in the scientific community believe could
one day slash hospital waiting lists by providing replacement organs to
order. 

full story:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1236098,00.html


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