World's First Genetically Edited Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplant
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 16:56
World's First Genetically Edited Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplant
The medical community celebrates a historic achievement as U.S. surgeons conduct the world's first successful transplant of a genetically edited pig kidney into a human at Massachusetts General Hospital. The pioneering procedure holds tremendous promise in addressing the organ shortage crisis and revolutionizing transplant medicine.
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