Gene-Edited Pig Kidney Survives Record 9 Months in Human Patient

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A gene-edited pig kidney has remained functional in a human patient for nine months, setting a new medical record. The milestone represents a significant breakthrough in xenotransplantation, the practice of transplanting animal organs into humans. The achievement offers renewed hope for the thousands of patients currently on waiting lists for human donor kidneys. Researchers believe gene-edited pig organs could eventually serve as a viable alternative to human transplants, helping address the chronic shortage of donor organs.

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