First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
BOSTON (AP) — The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure, his family and the hospital that performed the surgery said Saturday. Richard “Rick” Slayman had the transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in March at the age of 62. Surgeons said they believed.....»»
She was too sick for a traditional transplant. So she received a pig kidney and a heart pump
She was too sick for a traditional transplant. So she received a pig kidney and a heart pump.....»»
WATCH: Pig spotted wandering solo along CCLEX
UPDATE: As of 6:07 pm, we have received reports that the pig’s owner reportedly returned to claim his hog. CEBU CITY, Philippines—A pig was spotted wandering all alone along the sun-baked Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) past 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon, May 17. Chanix Tatum, a citizen who happened to pass by the pig at.....»»
Doctor with lung cancer receives groundbreaking liver and double-lung transplant in Chicago
Northwestern Surgeons Perform Groundbreaking Lung-Liver Transplant, Saving Patient with Advanced Lung Cancer In a historic medical milestone, Northwestern surgeons successfully performed a combined lung-liver transplant.....»»
Vlogger Francis Candia drinoga, muntikang kunin ang ‘kidney’ sa Colombia
NAKAKATAKOT naman ‘yung nangyari sa Pinoy travel vlogger na si Francis Candia! Imbes kasi na masayang memories, nabahiran ng hinding magandang karanasan ang kanyang pamamasyal sa Columbia recently. Ayon kay Francis, nabiktima siya ng kartel sa nasabing bansa at muntikan pang kuhain ang kanyang kidney. Ang nakakatakot na pangyayari ay ikinuwento niya agad sa kanyang.....»»
PH’s first Lung Transplant Program launched
PH’s first Lung Transplant Program launched.....»»
NBA: Scot Pollard receives heart transplant
NBA champion and “Survivor” contestant Scot Pollard has had a heart transplant, his wife said on social media on Friday night. “Scot has a new heart!” Dawn Pollard posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Surgery went well and I’ve been told the heart is big, powerful and is a perfect fit! Now on to.....»»
Marcos launches lung transplant program
President Marcos launched yesterday the country’s lung transplant program, aimed at saving the lives of individuals suffering from irreversible lung diseases......»»
CA ruling stops imports of Bt talong, golden rice
The importation of regulated genetically modified organisms (GMO) except for Bt talong and golden rice would continue as they are not covered by the recent decision of the Court of Appeals, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
CA ruling vs Bt eggplant, golden rice propagation hit
The judiciary should not overstep its authority on genetically modified organisms or GMOs as regulations on biotechnology must be left to scientists and pertinent regulators, according to a member of the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
DA cites serious implications of banning genetically modified products
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Dec 17 (PNA) — The Department of Agriculture Biotechnology Advisory Team (DA-BAT) has cited serious implications of the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision of banning “the use, testing,........»»
Genetically modified pigs offer potential for unlimited organs for human transplants
Revivicor Inc., a biotech company based in Blacksburg, Virginia, is making groundbreaking progress in the field of organ transplants by using cloned farm animals. The.....»»
Rama s modified class schedule ‘inconvenient’ to some students
Rama s modified class schedule ‘inconvenient’ to some students.....»»
More Pinoys do buy now, pay later transactions
Nearly 50 percent of respondents in the Philippines are likely to adopt buy now, pay later services for future transactions, according to a survey from consumer research and data analytics company Milieu Insight......»»
Philippines suspends in-person classes due to heat, jeepney strike
Manila, Philippines - The Philippines will suspend in-person classes in all public schools for two days due to extreme heat and a nationwide strike by jeepney drivers, the education department said Sunday.Extreme heat has scorched Southeast Asia in recent weeks, prompting thousands of schools to suspend in-person operations and authorities to issue health warnings.Many schools in the Philippines have no a.....»»
US Defence Secretary meets with Chinese counterpart at Singapore Shangi-la Dialogue
Singapore, May 31 (ANI): United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin met with China's Defence Minister Dong Jun on the sidelines of the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore on Friday, in their first in-person dialogue in nearly 18 months and follows a video call between the two last month. Nikkei Asia citing an US official confirmed that the meeting began today between Austin and his Chinese counterpart. The meeting comes am.....»»
US Defence Secretary meets with Chinese counterpart at Singapore Shangri-La Dialogue
Singapore, May 31 (ANI): United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin met with China's Defence Minister Dong Jun on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday, in their first in-person dialogue in nearly 18 months and follows a video call between the two last month. Nikkei Asia citing an US official confirmed that the meeting began today between Austin and his Chinese counterpart. The meeting comes am.....»»
US Defence Secretary meets with Chinese counterpart at Singapore Shangi-la Dialogue
Singapore, May 31 (ANI): United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin met with China's Defence Minister Dong Jun on the sidelines of the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore on Friday, in their first in-person dialogue in nearly 18 months and follows a video call between the two last month. Nikkei Asia citing an US official confirmed that the meeting began today between Austin and his Chinese counterpart. The meeting comes am.....»»
US Defence Secretary meets with Chinese counterpart at Singapore Shangri-La Dialogue
Singapore, May 31 (ANI): United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin met with China's Defence Minister Dong Jun on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday, in their first in-person dialogue in nearly 18 months and follows a video call between the two last month. Nikkei Asia citing an US official confirmed that the meeting began today between Austin and his Chinese counterpart. The meeting comes am.....»»
EDITORIAL — Banning GMOs
Agricultural scientists have been genetically engineering plants for decades, to increase yield, make crops resistant to certain pests or boost certain desirable characteristics. In the 1960s, the International Rice Research Institute or IRRI produced IR8, dubbed “miracle rice” because its high yield was credited for fighting famine in many countries......»»
Ecozone investments slip by 9% in 4 months
Total investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority reached nearly P30 billion in the first four months of 2024, a nine percent decline from P33.094 billion worth of projects cleared in the same period last year......»»