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First Successful Pig Lung Transplant: Survival Sparks Hope

8/25/2025

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Scientists transplanted a genetically engineered pig lung into a human for the first time, with the lung surviving for nine days.
The procedure was conducted on a brain-dead patient to explore cross-species organ transplants amid organ shortages.
Experts warn that clinical application is not imminent due to unresolved issues and the need for additional research.

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Scientists transplanted a genetically engineered pig lung into a human for the first time, with the lung surviving for nine days.
The procedure was conducted on a brain-dead patient to explore cross-species organ transplants amid organ shortages.
Experts warn that clinical application is not imminent due to unresolved issues and the need for additional research.