Although not an immediate solution, “advancements in bioengineering could eventually reduce the organ deficit, allowing surgeons to transplant organs made from a patient’s own stem cells. But for complex organs such as the lungs and kidneys, this goal is likely to be several decades away” (Mantel 337). Stem cell research is a growing industry that many have become involved in, and the speed at which people could be saved is incredible. However, it takes time to achieve these results, which is why, in the meantime, bioengineers are studying and experimenting with xenotransplantation; otherwise known as animal organ transplantation into humans. Many find this inhumane and animal abuse, but many argue that wouldn't having children as "spare parts" also be considered inhumane? The use of animal organs or parts of organs seems to be a very reliable alternative to illegality. Darian Corner, a student at Sam Houston State University, shared her thoughts with me on the use of animal organs in humans and this is what she had to say: “I think it's a great idea ! My niece Ashtyn has a heart defect and two complete and two incomplete arteries at the top of her heart, causing a severe lack of blood flow throughout her body. Doctors used a cow's vein in place of a human artery to reconstruct her heart where she has three complete arteries supplying her body with blood. Her heart is now strong and fully functional, but as she grows she will have to go back and have the vein exchanged for a larger one, but it saved her life and for that I am extremely grateful. It's stories like this that make it hard to believe that more people don't support xenotransplantation. Although much remains to be done, stem cells, xenotransplantation and living donors can