Tag: Genetic Engineering
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Researchers Unveil a Powerful New Gene-Switch Tool
A Breakthrough in Gene Regulation Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have introduced a versatile, non-toxic technology that can control the activity of any gene in a cell. Dubbed a “gene-switch” tool, this innovation promises to give scientists a reliable way to turn on or turn off a target gene, enabling deeper exploration of gene function,…
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World’s First Pig-to-Human Liver Xenotransplant Signals New Frontier in Hepatology
Overview of the Study A pioneering study published in the Journal of Hepatology reports the world’s first auxiliary liver xenotransplant from a genetically engineered pig to a living human recipient. The recipient, a 71-year-old man with hepatitis B–related cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, survived for 171 days following implantation, providing proof-of-concept that a porcine liver can…
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Pioneering Pig-to-Human Liver Xenotransplantation Demonstrates Feasibility and Hurdles
Groundbreaking Case Signals Feasibility of Pig Liver Xenotransplantation A new study in the Journal of Hepatology reports the world’s first auxiliary pig-to-human liver xenotransplant, providing proof that a genetically engineered porcine liver can perform key metabolic and synthetic functions in a living human. The patient survived for 171 days, marking a pivotal step forward in…
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Pig Liver Breakthrough: Genetically Engineered Organ Sustains Human Metabolism for 31 Days
Overview of a Historic Transplant In a landmark medical achievement, doctors have transplanted a genetically engineered pig liver into a living human for the first time. The procedure, conducted to explore the viability of xenotransplantation (animal-to-human organ transfer), demonstrated that a pig liver can function and support essential metabolic processes in a human body for…
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Understanding the Release of Antidengue Mosquitos in DF
Introduction to Antidengue Mosquitos In an innovative approach to combat the growing issue of dengue fever, the Secretária de Saúde do Distrito Federal (SESDF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Fiocruz, and a private laboratory, has developed a technique involving the release of genetically modified mosquitos. This initiative aims to significantly reduce the spread…