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organ shortage

Coverage of organ shortage in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 7 · 22:18 UTCMost recent: Jun 7 · 22:18 UTC
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Chinaplace1xenotransplantationtopic1kidneystopic1livertopic1genetic modificationtopic1United Statesplace1
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  • HEALTHJun 7 · 22:18 UTCSEMAFOR
    In a first, human receives multiple pig organs

    A brain-dead patient in China received two kidneys and a liver from a genetically modified pig in the first multi-organ xenotransplantation trial. The organs were not immediately rejected, and researchers hope pig organs can address the global shortage of transplantable organs.