The man with a pig kidney
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Transplanting Hope: The Future of Pig Kidneys
This chapter explores the groundbreaking case of a patient receiving a genetically edited pig kidney as a solution to kidney failure, highlighting the complexities and potential of xenotransplantation. It discusses the biological similarities between pigs and humans, the ongoing advancements in organ transplantation, and the pressing need for increased human kidney donations.
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