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Xenotransplantation

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medicine1 month ago•6 min saved

Living patient bridged by a gene-edited pig liver ahead of human transplant

A 56-year-old man with liver failure was connected to an externally perfused, genetically modified pig liver to keep him alive while awaiting a human liver transplant. The pig organ, engineered with six genetic changes to reduce rejection, functioned as a bridge for a few days; the patient subsequently received a human liver and is recovering. Researchers note the need for more details and that results should be published in a peer-reviewed journal.

via Nature|

#extracorporeal-perfusion #immunosuppression #medicine

technology2 months ago•15 min saved

Seven Tech Frontiers Set to Define 2026

Nature highlights seven technologies set to shape 2026, from xenotransplantation using CRISPR-edited animal organs to reduce immune rejection, to AI-powered weather forecasting and climate modelling, a renewed push in next-generation nuclear power including small modular reactors and fusion, and advances in light-microscopy brain mapping alongside a massive Vera C. Rubin Observatory sky survey that will catalog billions of celestial objects over a decade—portending gains in medicine, energy, climate science, neuroscience, and astronomy.

via Nature|

#ai-powered-meteorology #brain-mapping #fusion-energy

health2 months ago•7 min saved

Pioneering pig-kidney recipient receives human kidney, signaling xenotransplant progress

Tim Andrews, one of the first recipients of a genetically modified pig kidney, has now received a human kidney after the pig organ failed, marking a historic step in xenotransplantation and illustrating its potential to address organ shortages and reduce dialysis. Researchers are refining immunosuppressive regimens and planning additional xenotransplants as trials move forward.

via CNN|

#dialysis #health #immunosuppression

health2 months ago•7 min saved

Pioneering pig kidney recipient receives human transplant, marking xenotransplant milestone

Tim Andrews—one of the first recipients of a genetically modified pig kidney—has now received a human kidney, becoming the first in that small group to cross from animal to human organ. The pig kidney lasted 271 days before rejection, after which he returned to dialysis; days later he underwent a near-perfectly matched human kidney transplant. The case highlights xenotransplantation as a potential bridge to address the organ shortage, with ongoing research to refine immunosuppression and improve graft survival and plans for additional trials.

via CNN|

#health #immunosuppression #kidney-transplant

science3 months ago•6 min saved

Experts Explore Pigs as a Future Source for Superior Organ Transplants

Scientists are making progress in transplanting genetically modified pig kidneys into humans to address organ shortages, despite ethical debates about creating human-like animals and the risks involved. The article discusses the scientific advancements, ethical concerns about animal welfare and moral status, and the regulatory history surrounding the use of animal organs and chimeras.

via Live Science|

#biotechnology #ethics #organs

health3 months ago•4 min saved

Expert suggests pig organ transplants may surpass human ones

A leading surgeon, Dr. Robert Montgomery, discusses the potential of pig organ transplants, which have been gene-edited to reduce rejection, as a promising solution to the organ shortage crisis, with initial trials showing positive results and the possibility of future improvements making pig organs potentially superior to human ones.

via The Guardian|

#gene-editing #health #organ-shortage

health6 months ago•3 min saved

Breakthrough in Organ Transplants: First Successful Pig Liver Transplant in a Living Patient

A 71-year-old man in China received the first successful genetically modified pig liver transplant, marking a significant milestone in xenotransplantation. Although the patient passed away after 171 days due to complications, the procedure demonstrated the potential of animal organs in human medicine, highlighting both progress and ongoing challenges in the field.

via Indian Defence Review|

#genetic-modification #health #medical-breakthrough

health6 months ago•6 min saved

Breakthrough in Xenotransplantation: Pig Liver Successfully Transplanted into Human

Doctors in China successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a 71-year-old man, who lived for 171 days post-transplant, demonstrating the potential of pig organs as a bridge to recovery or human organ availability, despite some complications leading to the organ's removal.

via CNN|

#health #liver-failure #medical-breakthrough

health6 months ago•6 min saved

Man Survives Over 170 Days Post Pig Liver Transplant in China

Doctors in China successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a 71-year-old man, who lived 171 days post-surgery, demonstrating the potential of pig organs as a bridge to recovery or human organ donation, despite some complications leading to the organ's removal.

via CNN|

#health #liver-failure #medical-breakthrough

health6 months ago•4 min saved

China Achieves First Successful Pig-to-Human Liver Transplant

Chinese surgeons successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a human patient with liver cancer, marking a significant milestone in xenotransplantation, though the patient died several months later due to complications. The procedure demonstrated that pig organs can temporarily function in humans, offering hope for addressing organ shortages, especially in China where liver disease is prevalent.

via The New York Times|

#china #genetically-modified-pig-liver #health

news7 months ago•2 min saved

US Man Survives Six Months After Pig Kidney Transplant Amid New Trial Approvals

A 67-year-old man in the US has survived over six months after receiving a genetically modified pig kidney, marking the longest survival of a pig organ in a human, representing a significant milestone in xenotransplantation research.

via Nature|

#genetically-modified-pig #medical-breakthrough #news

science7 months ago•3 min saved

First Successful Pig-to-Human Lung Transplant in China

Scientists successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a brain-dead human, marking a significant step in xenotransplantation, though the organ was rejected after nine days, highlighting both progress and challenges in developing animal-to-human organ transplants.

via ScienceAlert|

#genetic-modification #medical-breakthrough #organ-rejection

health7 months ago•2 min saved

First Successful Pig-to-Human Lung Transplant Using Gene-Edited Organs

A groundbreaking medical procedure in China successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a human, marking the first such case and demonstrating potential for future organ transplants from animals to humans, with the lung surviving nine days without rejection or infection.

via Nature|

#genetically-modified-pigs #health #medical-breakthrough

health7 months ago•1 min saved

Chinese Surgeons Perform First Genetically Modified Pig Lung Transplant into Brain-Dead Human

Chinese surgeons successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a brain-dead human, with the lung functioning for nine days without rejection or infection, marking a significant step in xenotransplantation despite ongoing challenges.

via DW|

#china #genetic-modification #health

health7 months ago•3 min saved

First Successful Transplant of Genetically Modified Pig Lung into Brain-Dead Human

Surgeons successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a brain dead human, functioning for nine days, marking a significant but preliminary step in xenotransplantation to address organ shortages, with ongoing challenges in immune response and long-term viability.

via The Guardian|

#genetic-modification #health #organ-shortage