"Promising Results: Artificial Kidney Shows Long-Term Functionality in Brain-Dead Patient"
Surgeons at NYU Langone Health in New York City have successfully transplanted a genetically engineered pig kidney into a brain-dead man, and the organ is still functioning correctly over six weeks later. This marks the longest period a pig kidney has functioned in a human. The kidney's performance has been monitored, and there have been no signs of rejection or impaired function. The success of this study suggests that pig kidneys may be a viable long-term transplant option, potentially addressing the shortage of available organs for transplantation.