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"Gene-Edited Pig Liver Shows Promise in Human Transplant Experiment"

In a groundbreaking experiment at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, a brain-dead patient was connected to a machine that circulated blood through a CRISPR-edited pig liver, demonstrating the potential for genetically engineered porcine organs to support the human circulatory system. The research, conducted by eGenesis, marks a significant advancement in transplant medicine and the use of CRISPR technology.