Tag: organ transplantation
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Pig organ transplants could surpass human ones, expert says
Pig organs: a potential leap for transplant medicine In a bold claim that could reshape the future of organ transplantation, a leading surgeon involved in trials transplanting pig kidneys into living humans suggests pig organs could one day outperform those from human donors. The statement comes as researchers advance xenotransplantation, the introduction of animal organs…
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Pig Liver Breakthrough: Genetically Modified Organ Functions in Human for 31 Days
Groundbreaking Xenotransplantation Milestone In a historic medical achievement, doctors transplanted a genetically engineered pig liver into a living human for the first time. The modified organ operated alongside the patient’s own liver, providing essential metabolic support for more than 31 days. Published findings in the Journal of Hepatology detail how the liver began functioning immediately,…