Surgeons transplant first genetically edited pig kidney into a human

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In a groundbreaking medical achievement, surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have successfully transplanted the world's first genetically edited pig kidney into a living human. The pig kidney was genetically modified to reduce the risk of rejection by the human immune system, a common challenge in xenotransplants. This procedure marks a major milestone for addressing the critical shortage of human organs available for transplantation, potentially saving thousands of lives each year by providing an alternative and more readily available source of compatible organs for patients in need.

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ABC News, ABC News Network, abcnews.go.com/Health/surgeons-transplant-worlds-1st-genetically-edited-pig-kidney/story?id=108343107. Accessed 22 May 2024.