Doctors removed rejected pig kidney from US woman

A US woman's body rejected a pig kidney after 130 days, leading to its removal and a return to dialysis, doctors have reported. Towana Looney, from Alabama, underwent the xenotransplant at NYU Langone Health and is now recovering at home. The pig kidney functioned well initially, but her body began rejecting it, prompting the removal surgery. This case highlights ongoing challenges in animal-to-human organ transplants, despite advancements in genetically modifying pig organs to reduce rejection. Looney's experience offers valuable insights for future research.