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.

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