Pig kidneys successfully transplanted into humans
A trial in the United States has involved transplanting pig kidneys into humans, according to the Financial Times. The report describes the procedure as offering hope of addressing an organ shortage, but the supplied information does not provide details about the number of participants, outcomes, or trial methods.
The Financial Times reported that pig kidneys have been successfully transplanted into humans in a US trial.
The report said the trial offers hope for solving an organ shortage. The supplied information does not include details about the participants, results, timing of the procedures, or methods used.
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