Pig transplant research reveals bacon safe for some with red meat allergies

The North State Journal

Pig transplant research reveals bacon safe for some with red meat allergies

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Some people who develop a weird and terrifying allergy to red meat after a bite from a lone star tick can still eat pork from a surprising source: Genetically modified pigs created for organ transplant research. It cannot be found in grocery stores or restaurants. Revivicor, the