Advancements in Animal Research Pave the Way for Successful Organ Transplants

A Massachusetts-based company, eGenesis, has successfully kept a monkey alive for two years with a pig kidney, marking a significant step towards solving the human organ shortage. The pig donor had undergone 69 gene edits to reduce the risk of rejection and eliminate the chance of a pig virus passing to the organ's new host. With over 100,000 Americans waiting for a new organ, this breakthrough could potentially open the door for more patients to receive viable transplants. However, further research is needed to determine the long-term effects and efficacy of pig-to-human transplants before human trials can begin.