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Scientists had to use pigs blood because it contained what they needed to make Photofrin. Photofrin is a drug to help cancer patients.
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What are some ways scientists think animals know a hurricane is coming?
dogs howl, pigs squeal louder than usual, the main answer is that THEY ACT WEIRD.
Are pigs carnivores?
Yes, I believe that pigs will eat almost anything. I have 2 red pigs, so far 2 of my chickens have gotten into the pig pen and have been eaten by the pigs.
What are some examples of transgenic species?
A transgenic organism is one that has been genetically modified by humans, there are no specific species. However, some beings that have been changed are as follows: Drosophila melanogaster (common fruit fly), pigs (scientists created Enviropig, not a species), and fish ( scientists created GloFish, not a species).
How many pigs are on the moon?
There are not pigs or any other living things on the moon.
What eats pigs that is an carnivore or a herbivore?
cheetahs eat wild pigs or warthogs and are carnivores
Why do scientist use pig blood to create Photofrin?
They used pigs blood because pigs blood had porphyris. That is a natural chemical found in red blood cells that bind to lipoproteins. Lipoproteins carry cholesterol in our blood.
Is makeup made of pigs blood?
Makeup is not made of pigs blood but some cosmetics do contain bone and cartilage. Pigs blood is more common in the food market, many people make blood pudding and add pigs blood to soups for flavor.
How do pigs snort?
The noises that pigs make are their method of communication with one another and with humans. They make the noises with their voice boxes, and scientists believe they have a large number of different sounds they are able to make.
Are sientists breading pigs to fly?
no, but scientists are.
What do scientists call pigs?
Sus scrofa domestica
What type of blood do pigs have warm or cold?
Pigs are warm-blooded.
What is the pigs heart?
The heart is the organ that pumps blood around the pigs body.
Why do pigs sweat blood?
Pigs actually don't sweat blood, they have glands that produce a red-colored secretion that acts as a sunscreen and inhibits bacterial growth on the skin. This secretion is often mistaken for blood, giving rise to the misconception that pigs sweat blood.
Can animals have the blood groups of man?
I believe so. I once heard of blood transfusions from pigs. If this is true, than pigs must also have blood types.
How can the a pigs viens be so full of blood?
No
Do peanuts make guinea pigs fat?
no they do not make guinea pigs fat !
What limits blood transfusions from pigs to humans?
Intelligence.
