Beyond the Species Barrier: A New Era in Transplant Medicine S2 E2
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Beyond the Species Barrier: A New Era in Transplant Medicine S2 E2
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In a groundbreaking medical milestone, surgeons recently performed the first successful transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney into a living human, with the organ functioning normally for over a month. By using advanced gene-editing techniques, scientists removed pig genes that trigger immune rejection and added human-compatible ones, creating a kidney that the patient’s body could accept. This advancement in xenotransplantation could revolutionize transplant medicine by addressing the global organ shortage, offering a potentially unlimited supply of life-saving organs — though ethical, immunological, and long-term safety questions still remain.
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