Towana Looney's successful pig kidney transplant allows her a new life after eight years of dialysis, showing promising advancements in xenotransplantation.
"It’s like a new beginning. Right away, the energy I had was amazing. To have a working kidney - and to feel it - is unbelievable."
"To see hope restored to her and her family is extraordinary," said Dr. Jayme Locke, regarding the successful transplant and Looney’s recovery.
Scientists are genetically altering pigs to create organs that are more compatible with humans, addressing the critical shortage of available transplants.
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