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First pig lung transplant, and the origins of dark energy

The Naked Scientists Podcast

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Groundbreaking Advances in Organ Transplantation and Dark Energy

This chapter explores the pioneering transplantation of genetically modified pig lungs into a human, assessing the viability and immunological challenges of xenotransplantation. It highlights the urgent need for organ solutions amid long waiting lists and discusses the implications of this procedure for future transplant developments. Additionally, the chapter shifts to the mysterious nature of dark energy and its potential connection to black holes, revealing new insights gathered from advanced astronomical instruments.

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