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China's First Pig Lung Transplant Shows Promise, Faces Challenges
8/28/2025
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Story summary
- Chinese surgeons performed the first xenotransplantation by transplanting a genetically modified pig lung into a brain-dead man.
- The lung functioned for nine days, indicating potential for future organ transplants.
- Complications led to the termination of the experiment at the family's request.
- Experts highlight that significant challenges must be addressed before clinical application can occur.
