Pigs
Spain investigates possible lab leak behind African swine fever outbreak
The court-ordered move follows concerns raised this month that the outbreak detected in wild boars could have been caused by a laboratory leak.
'A 3,000-Year History of Jews and the Pig': A Hebrew, Talmud, rabbinic expert goes ‘whole hog’
Some Jews are willing to risk their lives rather than receive a porcine transplant - study
Scientists succesfully transplant pig lung into human body for first time
As monkey and pig populations rise, so does the threat of disease
Pig and monkey populations are on the rise in Southeast Asia, largely due to human activity. Unfortunately, the drastic rise in these species' populations could threaten humans with disease.
Scientists find way to help injured penis maintain erection - study
The tunica albuginea is a part of the penis essential for procreation as it is what helps maintain an erection. This new method for an artificial TA can help injured penises regain functionality.
Why do we like some animals but hate, not care about others? - study
No monkey business here. Let's take a deep dive into our own human biases and perceptions for different animals, whether we love them, hate them or eat them.
Wild boars 'weaponized by Israeli colonialism' against Palestinians - activists
"Israel is using wild boars to strengthen its colonial hold on Palestinian land," the Institute for Middle East Understanding wrote.
Bacon-and-entering: Wild boar breaks into woman's home in Haifa, Israel
The wild pig broke in through the window and trashed the apartment in the Israeli city of Haifa, not injuring anyone but causing damage.
Scientists Revive Cells in Dead Pigs’ Organs - study
Scientists conducted a study that revives cells in dead pigs' organs within an hour of their death.
Antisemitism scandal roils international art exhibition Documenta 15 in Germany
The director of a major international art exhibition has resigned after a work that included caricatures of Jews and Israelis ignited a reckoning over antisemitism.
Pig’s head, antisemitic slogan found outside Russian-Jewish journalist’s home
Russian vandals placed a pig's head and wrote antisemitic slogans outside Russian-Jewish journalist Alexey Venediktov's home.
US man with transplanted genetically modified pig heart dies, hospital says
David Bennett, 57, was the first person to receive a genetically modified pig's heart. He received the transplant on January 7, and passed away today.
Are pig-human organ transplants allowed in Judaism?
While researchers still have a way to go, these promising developments raise the question of whether Jewish law supports using this technology.