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In a First, a Pig Kidney Kept a Patient Alive Until He Got a Human One

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Clinical Trials category. Published on September 3, 2026 • Originally reported by Roni Caryn Rabin. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Tim Andrews was the first patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney as a “bridge” to a human organ transplant.
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