Pig kidney works in human patient in 'potential miracle'

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In this September 25, 2021, image courtesy of NYU Langone Health, the surgical team examines the genetically engineered pig kidney for signs of rejection. PHOTO | AFP

What you need to know:

  • The surgery, carried out on September 25, involved a genetically modified donor animal and a brain dead patient on a ventilator.