Transplanted Pig Kidney Still Working After a Record-Setting 9 Months in a Patient

Genetically modified pig kidneys are demonstrating significant potential as lifelines for patients awaiting human donors. In a record-setting case, a transplanted pig kidney remained functional for nine months within a patient. Additionally, Tim Andrews became the first person to utilize a gene-edited pig kidney as a temporary bridge, sustaining his life until a human organ transplant became available. These advancements highlight the viability of xenotransplantation to address the critical shortage of human organs for patients.