"Advancements in Animal-to-Human Organ Transplants: Pig Kidney Successfully Transplanted for Third Time, Clinical Trials on the Horizon"
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have successfully transplanted genetically modified pig kidneys into brain-dead patients and published research on immune system suppression to prevent rejection. The team hopes to push for FDA approval for clinical trials, as xenotransplantation could potentially solve the organ shortage crisis. The research, funded by United Therapeutics Corporation, has shown promising results, and doctors at UAB are eager to offer this option to patients who may not have other transplant options.