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Researchers have developed PigFormer, a novel system designed to accurately estimate swine body condition using RGB-D cameras. This two-stage system processes depth frames to predict backfat thickness and loin muscle depth, offering a more scalable and automated alternative to traditional manual methods. PigFormer achieved a mean absolute error of 2.43 mm for backfat and 3.87 mm overall on a dataset of 319 swine instances, outperforming existing baseline models. AI

A Chinese medical team has successfully performed the first-ever combined transplant of a pig's liver and kidneys into a brain-dead human patient. The transplanted organs functioned for nearly five days, demonstrating the feasibility of multi-organ xenotransplantation. This procedure offers a potential solution to the global organ shortage crisis. AI