Human Receives Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant

Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston achieved a groundbreaking medical milestone: a 62-year-old man with end-stage renal disease became the first human recipient of a kidney from a genetically modified pig. This four-hour surgery, performed on March 16th, represents a significant leap forward in the quest to provide more readily available organs to patients in need, marking a pivotal moment in the field of xenotransplantation.