"Breakthrough: Gene-Edited Pig Kidney Transplanted into Human in Medical Milestone"

Massachusetts General Hospital successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient, marking the first time someone has survived with an organ from another species. With over 88,000 people waiting for a kidney transplant in the United States, this breakthrough offers hope for addressing the urgent need for organs. The patient, Richard 'Rick' Slayman, is recovering well and expressed trust in the caregivers at the hospital, emphasizing the potential impact of this procedure for thousands of others in need of transplants.