FDA Approves Pioneering Studies for Pig Kidney Transplants in Humans

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a significant step toward addressing organ shortages by greenlighting clinical studies that explore the possibility of transplanting pig kidneys into human patients. This decision marks a pivotal moment in xenotransplantation, wherein organs from genetically modified animals could be used to save lives and alleviate the currently overwhelming demand for human organ transplants.

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