Okay given to transplant pig cells into humans

New Zealand biotech, Living Cell Technologies, firm has been given the green light to inject pig cells into humans as part of a trial to tackle diabetes.

Health Minister David Cunliffe Mr Cunliffe sayss the trial could make New Zealand a leader in treating diabetes and the use of xenotransplantation.

Q&A on xenotransplantation from the New Zealand Biotechnology Learning Hub.

News.com.au: Living Cell Technologies uses pig cells to fight diabetes

Radio New Zealand: Pig cell transplant trial for diabetes approved