US man sets record with genetically modified pig kidney transplant

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Tim Andrews has set a new record for living with a genetically modified pig kidney, reaching eight months post-transplant. Andrews, who was on dialysis for two years, received the experimental organ at Massachusetts General Hospital. This xenotransplant milestone offers hope as clinical trials for pig kidneys expand. The procedure is part of ongoing research into xenotransplantation, utilizing gene-edited animal organs to address the critical shortage of human donor organs.


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