First pig-to-human lung transplant successful.
Pig lung transplant lasts 9 days in human recipient.
Why it matters
- First successful pig-to-human lung transplant.
- Potential solution to organ donor shortages.
By the numbers
- Lung tissue remained alive for 9 days post-transplant.
- Single case study.
The big picture
- Proof of concept for xenotransplantation.
- Could lead to more advanced techniques in organ transplantation.
What they're saying
- Procedure done on a brain-dead patient as proof of concept.
- Previous successful pig-to-human kidney transplants reported.
- CRISPR technology could improve organ compatibility.
Caveats
- Early signs of inflammation noted.
- More research needed to confirm and improve results.
What’s next
- Further trials and experiments planned.
- Exploration of CRISPR for better organ compatibility.