Un american a trăit 271 de zile cu un rinichi de porc, iar apoi a primit unul uman. E primul caz din lume în care un organ de animal ține loc de dializă până la un transplant real

A genetically modified pig kidney functioned for 271 days in an American patient, marking a significant milestone in xenotransplantation. The study published in The Lancet details the case of Tim Andrews, who received the organ after suffering from end-stage renal failure. During this period, he did not require dialysis and was able to return to a normal life. The kidney, modified with 69 genetic changes using CRISPR technology, was eventually removed due to declining function. In January 2026, Andrews became the first patient to transition from a pig organ to a human kidney, with no antibodies detected against the new organ. This research highlights the potential of xenotransplantation as a bridge for patients awaiting human organ transplants.