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Xenotransplantation Researcher
Develops pig organs genetically modified for transplant into humans
£45k–£100k Bioscience boom
What it involves
Engineers pigs with humanised immune profiles and edits out dangerous pig viruses to create hearts, kidneys and livers that the human immune system won't reject.
Skills & knowledge needed
Genetic engineeringTransplant immunologyAnimal surgeryRegulatory affairsCRISPR
Why it's emerging now
The first pig kidney was transplanted into a human in 2024 — the field has moved from science fiction to clinical trials.
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