Animal-to-Human Transplants: the Ethics of Xenotransplantation
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The Council’s Report was published in March 1996. At the time there was cautious optimism about the future of xenotransplantation. However, there have still been no clinical trials involving whole organs in the UK, and recent reports from UKXIRA suggest the likelihood of animal-to-human transplants may be receding.
Follow the links below to find about developments in the field and for information about the Council’s follow-up activities since the Report’s publication.
Regulatory developments:
Council follow-up activities:
Last Updated Tue, 8 August 2006