Woman receives gene-edited pig kidney in new transplant procedure

The video discusses the case of Tawana Looney, a woman who received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant in the United States. After donating a kidney to her mother in 1999, Looney developed kidney failure and spent eight years on the transplant list. Her deteriorating health and difficulty finding a match led to FDA approval for the pig kidney transplant. Now off dialysis, Looney is the only person living with a pig organ.

What significant medical procedure is the United States set to receive?

• A gene-edited pig kidney transplant

• A new type of heart surgery

• A revolutionary cancer treatment

• A novel diabetes medication

What year did Tawana Looney donate a kidney to her mother?

• 2005

• 1999

• 2010

• 1995

How long was Tawana Looney on the transplant list?

• Eight years

• Ten years

• Five years

• Three years

What was a key factor in the FDA approving the pig kidney transplant?

• Looney's worsening medical condition

• A breakthrough in genetic research

• Public demand for organ transplants

• A new surgical technique

What is Tawana Looney's current status after the transplant?

• She has rejected the organ

• She is living with a pig organ

• She is waiting for another transplant

• She is back on dialysis