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Pig kidneys keep patients alive long enough to get human kidneys for the first time
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In a pioneering medical procedure, genetically modified pig kidneys successfully sustained the lives of two patients experiencing kidney failure. This intervention served as a vital bridge until human donor organs became available for transplantation. The development marks a significant step forward in utilizing animal organs for human medical needs.
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This milestone demonstrates that genetically modified animal organs can temporarily sustain human life while patients await traditional organ transplants.
For the first time, genetically modified pig kidneys keep two kidney failure patients alive long enough to get human kidneys.
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