Oct 21, 2021 · Surgeons at New York University’s Langone Transplant Institute have successfully performed a pig kidney transplant using a genetically modified pig as the donor. This is a momentous step towards saving the lives of tens of thousands of people awaiting a transplant.

Jan 14, 2022 · This infographic takes a look at the size of the transplant waiting list problem in the U.S. According to the Health Resources & Services Administration, almost 120 thousand people were waiting for an organ in September 2021, with a kidney being the most needed (over 97 thousand) by far. A heart transplant was needed by around 3,500 people.

In October 2021, surgeons at New York University's Langone Health completed a proof-of-concept experiment by attaching a pig kidney to a brain-dead human body. The organ continued to function normally for two days post-treatment. The kidney came from the Virginia-based regenerative medicine company Revivicor.

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Jan 11, 2022 · Bennett's genetically modified pig heart was provided by Revivicor, a regenerative medicine company based in Blacksburg, Virginia. On the morning of the surgery, the transplant team removed the pig's heart and placed it into a special …

Sep 17, 2019 · Since the first paired kidney exchanges took place in 2000, nearly 6,000 people have received kidney transplants from donors identified by algorithms. But this could be just the start of AI-facilitated organ transplantation.

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Dec 20, 2016 · The genome editing of living organisms, including microorganisms, plants and animals, is exciting for many potential applications. With these advances, we could enhance bio-based chemicals production, increase food production and maintain a better nutritional value, or we could manufacture organs for transplant.

Jun 21, 2023 · This jeopardises the chances of a recently diagnosed patient urgently finding a suitable donor, putting them on an indefinite wait for a replacement organ. Every 10 minutes, a new person is added to the national transplant waiting list in the United States alone, further complicating the process and widening the supply-demand gap for organs.

Feb 21, 2024 · Black and Hispanic people are more likely to develop kidney failure and are less likely to receive a kidney transplant. It doesn't have to be this way. The American Kidney Fund programmes put solutions into practice that help break down common barriers — so that everyone can equally prevent and get treatment for kidney disease.