SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 27, 2025Interesting Engineering

Gene-edited pig liver functions 10 days in human, marking a medical breakthrough

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A genetically modified pig liver with six gene edits successfully functioned for 10 days in a brain-dead human, producing bile and maintaining blood flow shortly after transplantation, representing a major advancement in xenotransplantation and potential solution for organ shortages.

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