Scientists have successfully transplanted gene-edited pig kidneys, hearts, and now livers into the human body. © l i g h t p o e t via Shutterstock We’ve reached a ...

organ preservation, and the number of trained transplant surgeons and physicians. These charts offer a snapshot of the growth: More than double the rate of 25 years ago Because of sustained ...

Read on to learn more about the gap between available organs and the patients waiting for them. Grouped bar chart showing there aren’t enough organ donors for patients in need. Over the past ...

The kidney itself came from eGenesis, a biotechnology company that's developing human-compatible engineered organs. The company uses the famous gene-editing system CRISPR to tweak the genes of its ...

A genetically modified porcine liver has been successfully transplanted into a human subject, constituting a historic precedent in the field of organ transplantation. The liver demonstrated ...

A genetically engineered pig kidney helped Towana Looney enjoy 130 days without the need for dialysis before the organ was removed last week. It’s the longest a human has ever lived with a pig ...

Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplants – with a successful pig kidney transplant and a hint Wednesday that pig livers might eventually be ...

It also requires attaching the organ to a complex network of veins located deep within the pelvic cavity. Then there’s the possibility of rejection by the immune system. But a team of surgeons ...