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The Hair of the Pig: Would you regenerate your hair on an animal?

South Mimms U

English - March 06, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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The hair regeneration industry is a multi-billion dollar enterprise, and some researchers are using stem cells to grow human hair and restore the fortunes of balding men. We talk to one entrepreneur who's taking it step further (some say a step too far) by transplanting cells into animals. 'Curly' the pig boasts a full body of his hair. The consequences of the research are unpredictable. 

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