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A transplanted pig kidney offers a grandmother hope for life without dialysis

Towana Looney's surgery represents a groundbreaking attempt to address organ shortages through the use of genetically modified pig organs.

HIV infection in six transplant patients in Brazil points to nepotism and greed of a laboratory

A Brazilian woman unknowingly received a kidney from an HIV-positive donor, revealing serious flaws in organ donation practices.

A transplanted pig kidney offers a grandmother hope for life without dialysis

Towana Looney's surgery represents a groundbreaking attempt to address organ shortages through the use of genetically modified pig organs.

HIV infection in six transplant patients in Brazil points to nepotism and greed of a laboratory

A Brazilian woman unknowingly received a kidney from an HIV-positive donor, revealing serious flaws in organ donation practices.
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These gene-edited pigs that provide organs for humans listen to Tom Petty and enjoy luxury accommodations

Pioneering gene-edited pig organ transplants show future promise in organ transplantation.

Woman Becomes First Person to Receive Both Pig Kidney Transplant and Heart Pump

A groundbreaking procedure involving a genetically modified pig kidney transplant offers hope for patients with both heart and kidney disease.
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62-year-old receives gene-edited pig kidney in milestone transplant surgery

Genetically edited pig kidney transplanted into a living person for the first time at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Surgery offers hope for addressing kidney transplant shortage and inequity.

Pig Kidney Transplanted into Living Human for First Time

Genetically engineered pigs used for organ transplants
Successful pig kidney transplant into a human

62-year-old receives gene-edited pig kidney in milestone transplant surgery

Genetically edited pig kidney transplanted into a living person for the first time at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Surgery offers hope for addressing kidney transplant shortage and inequity.

Pig Kidney Transplanted into Living Human for First Time

Genetically engineered pigs used for organ transplants
Successful pig kidney transplant into a human
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First-ever pig kidney transplant a success - Harvard Gazette

Genetic editing can improve organ compatibility for transplants.
CRISPR-Cas9 technology can enhance organ compatibility between pigs and humans.

Transplant Research Thrives Through Collaboration - News Center

The Northwestern University Transplant Outcomes Research Collaborative (NUTORC) brings together a diverse group of experts to address challenges in organ transplantation.
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