Friday, 11 September 2026

A Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Kept a Man Alive for a Record Nine Months

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A Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Kept a Man Alive for a Record Nine Months

“A man survived for 271 days using a genetically modified pig kidney, marking the first time such an organ has served as a bridge to human transplantation.”

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