Chinese researchers revive frozen animal organs, potentially transforming global organ transplantation

Chinese researchers have successfully revived and transplanted animal organs after freezing them for days, potentially revolutionizing organ preservation. This breakthrough could significantly increase the availability of transplantable organs, as even a fraction of currently discarded hearts could clear the US waiting list. Extending heart preservation time to 24 hours could save more lives. Current organ preservation times are short, limiting transport distance and duration. This new method could overcome these limitations, impacting global organ transplant systems.