Genetically modified pig heart transplanted into human patient for first time ever

Genetically modified pig heart transplanted into human patient for first time ever

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Science, Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses a groundbreaking heart transplant from a genetically modified pig to a human at the University of Maryland. The pig's gene that triggers immune responses was removed. The patient, ineligible for a human heart transplant, is now breathing independently. Previous pig organ transplants are mentioned, including a kidney transplant in New York. Future treatment plans aim to manage immune responses.

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What uncertainty did the surgeon express regarding the patient's future?

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What phase did the patient pass after the heart transplant?

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