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Exploring the potential of genetically modified pig organs for organ transplantation, successful pig kidney transplant into a human recipient, the impact of elevator pitches and podcasting in business, real estate trends for millennials, content creators in real estate market, ethics of kidney donation, frustration over lack of compensation for donors, and the potential of pig kidney transplants to address organ shortages.
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- Genetically engineered pig kidneys offer a solution to human organ shortages in transplants.
- Ethical debates arise on compensating organ donors and commercializing transplantation practices.
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The Breakthrough in Using Pig Kidneys for Transplants
The podcast discusses a groundbreaking scientific achievement where a genetically modified pig kidney was successfully transplanted into a human recipient, Rick Slamen. This milestone marks a significant advancement in organ transplantation as it signifies the first living human recipient of a pig kidney. The transplant appears to be successful so far, with Rick experiencing improved health and no longer requiring dialysis treatments. This breakthrough opens up possibilities for addressing the shortage of human kidneys available for transplants.
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