"Successful Gene-Edited Pig Liver Transplant Offers Hope for Patients"

Surgeons at the University of Pennsylvania successfully attached a genetically altered pig liver to a brain-dead person, which functioned normally for 72 hours, marking a step toward using pig organs to help patients with failing livers. The experiment aims to stabilize patients awaiting liver transplants and provide temporary support for those whose livers could recover. Researchers genetically altered pigs to make their organs a better match for humans, and the biotech company eGenesis is aiming to use gene editing to achieve this. The study represents a potential solution to the organ shortage crisis, but further research is needed to determine the long-term viability and effectiveness of this approach.