"Breakthrough: Human Receives Historic Pig Kidney Transplant in Medical Milestone"
TL;DR
Dr. Mike Curtis, CEO of eGenesis, led the historic first pig kidney transplant into a living human, offering hope to thousands on the kidney transplant waitlist. This breakthrough, a result of decades of research, aims to address the shortage of human organs and provide life-saving options for those with renal failure. eGenesis is also working on treatments for acute liver failure and heart transplants, potentially revolutionizing the field of organ transplantation.
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