Monika PiotrowskaAssociate Professor of Philosophy, University at Albany, State University of New YorkA philosopher and bioethicist whose research focuses on conceptual and ethical issues arising from advances in genetics and biotechnology. Latest articles by Monika Piotrowska 'The ban assumed the danger was making pigs too human': Why human organs aren't grown in pigs in the US By Monika Piotrowska published 31 December 25 As a bioethicist and philosopher explains the ethics of using organs grown in animals for human transplant procedures. Surgery Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Full moons of 2026: When to see all 13 moons rise next year2Melting of West Antarctic ice sheet could trigger catastrophic reshaping of the land beneath3From gene therapy breakthroughs to preventable disease outbreaks: The health trends that will shape 20264Quadrantid meteor shower peaks this week: How to see the first 'shooting' stars of the year5Should humans colonize other planets?
'The ban assumed the danger was making pigs too human': Why human organs aren't grown in pigs in the US By Monika Piotrowska published 31 December 25 As a bioethicist and philosopher explains the ethics of using organs grown in animals for human transplant procedures.
