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China's Pioneering Pig Lung Transplant Faces Complications
8/31/2025
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Story summary
- Surgeons in China transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a brain-dead man, advancing xenotransplantation.
- The lung functioned for nine days but experienced complications, including immune rejection and fluid buildup.
- Genetic modifications aimed to minimize rejection risks; however, more research is necessary for clinical use.
- Ethical considerations and regulatory oversight will be important as the field develops.
