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Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Helps Save Life

From Smithsonian Magazine ยท September 11, 2026
Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Helps Save Life

A man named Tim Andrews was able to wait for a human organ transplant thanks to a genetically modified pig kidney that kept him alive for 271 days. This groundbreaking medical advancement shows the potential of using animal organs in human medicine and could change the future of organ transplants.

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