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Pig Neurons in Human Brains? The 2025 Reality Check on Neuron Xenotransplantation—Breakthroughs, Risks, and What Happens Next
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Pig Neurons in Human Brains? The 2025 Reality Check on Neuron Xenotransplantation—Breakthroughs, Risks, and What Happens Next

What exactly is neuron xenotransplantation? Neuron xenotransplantation is the transplantation of neurons or their precursors between species, most realistically from genetically engineered pigs to human patients. It’s distinct from allografts (human‑to‑human) and from organoid research that places human cells into animals for
August 18, 2025

Technology News

  • Pixel 9 to gain AirDrop-Quick Share cross-sharing, signaling broader rollout
    January 9, 2026, 12:48 AM EST. Google is expanding cross-sharing between AirDrop and Quick Share beyond the Pixel 10 to the Pixel 9 lineup. Spotted in an Android Canary build, the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro firmware include cross-sharing files, though the feature remains inactive. Google previously limited interoperability to Pixel 10; the company could enable it with Android 16 QPR3 or later in Android 17. Pixel 9a and older devices are not showing the files yet, while Pixel 8 and Pixel 7 series appear unaffected for now. The change signals a broader plan to integrate cross-device sharing, but users must wait for activation. Attribution: Android Authority first reported the discovery; Google has not finalized a rollout date.