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

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

Topics:healthhealthtransplant-medicine#crispr#egenesis#healthtransplant-medicine#medical-research#pig-liver#transplant-medicine
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  1. eGenesis tests gene-edited pig liver in brain-dead patient - STAT  STAT
  2. Penn Medicine pig liver test case shows promise for transplant patients  The Philadelphia Inquirer
  3. A first-ever experiment shows how pigs might one day help people who have liver failure  The Associated Press
  4. A brain-dead man was attached to a gene-edited pig liver for three days  MIT Technology Review
  5. How Pigs Could Help People Who Need Liver Transplants  TIME

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