Genetically Modified Pig Heart Transplanted Into Human Patient

A genetically modified pig heart was used in a groundbreaking surgery to save a 57-year-old man's life. The surgery, performed at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, marks the first time a gene-edited animal heart has functioned in a human body without immediate rejection. While the patient is currently doing well, it remains uncertain if the heart will continue to function long-term. This medical breakthrough is the result of a decade of research and development.

What was the age of the patient who received the genetically modified pig heart?

What type of animal heart was used in the surgery?

What is the significance of this surgery in terms of gene editing?

What is still uncertain about the genetically modified heart's performance?

What do health officials at the University of Maryland School of Medicine consider this surgery?