In a medical breakthrough straight out of Black Mirror (minus the dystopia), Chinese scientists have successfully transplanted a gene-edited pig kidney into a human patient—a move that could revolutionize organ transplants! 🐷💉
Xijing Hospital’s team performed the surgery on March 6 for a 69-year-old woman battling end-stage kidney disease. Within days, the kidney turned pink, started producing urine, and normalized her kidney function. 🎉 "This marks a game-changer for millions," said team leader Dou Kefeng.
With 130 million chronic kidney disease patients in China alone—many stuck on grueling dialysis—this "xenotransplant" tech offers life-saving potential. But challenges like immune rejection and infections remain. 🚨
While the U.S. has done similar trials, China’s recent strides—like a six-month functional pig kidney in a monkey and pig liver transplants—highlight its rising biotech edge. 🚀 Could this finally solve global organ shortages? Science says: Stay tuned. 🧪
