Surf these sites: Animal-to-Human Transplants - the creation of Frankenstein''s monster -- "Transgenic transplants or xenotransplants are offered as the solution to a shortage of human body parts. Xenotransplants may save a few lives (assuming the transplant is not rejected and no complications arise), but in doing so could put the whole human race at risk through the transfer of unknown viruses." Campaign for Responsible Transplantation files petition against xenotransplants with Department of Health -- According to the CRT executive summary, "HHS ignored the scientific evidence showing that xenotransplantation is dangerous and ineffective. HHS also failed to adequately consider the legal, social, ethical and economical implications of xenotransplantation." New Pig Virus Capable of Infecting Humans -- Australian scientists sounded a new warning against cross-species transplants after two piggery workers were found to be infected with a previously unknown virus, which had caused stillbirths and brain and spinal cord defects in pigs. Of Pigs, Primates, and Plagues: Xenotransplantation Critique -- A Layperson''s Guide to the Problems With Animal-to-Human Organ Transplants. "While some researchers and animal research advocates are optimistic about xenotransplantation''s potential, others are calling for a moratorium on the technology, which they say threatens public health and the environment, has an appalling track record, and is both expensive and unnecessary." Oink if You Are For Organ Transplantation -- The baboon and pig heart and liver transplants are two clear examples of the madness of transplantation in general, and xenotransplantation, or interspecies transplantation, in particular. Let''s begin by facing the facts. Setback for animal to human transplants (BBC) -- A Europe-wide ban has been imposed on the transplantation of animal organs into human beings... While not banning the idea of animal organ transplants altogether, the council of Europe voted to ban clinical tests on real patients in Europe - and wants to see that ban extended worldwide. The Hot Zone Gets Hotter: Xenotransplants and Viral Transmission -- By Peggy Carlson, M.D. Xenotransplantation extends some risk to all human beings. There is the lingering threat of a disease outbreak from viruses transmitted to humans from the animal organs. What is Xenotransplantation? -- From the AAVS. Xenotransplantation -- Information about xenotransplantation - the transplantation of living cells, tissues and organs from one species to another species.
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