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Pioneering Pig Organ Transplant Success: Woman Thrives!

1/28/2025

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On January 25, Towana Looney made history as the longest-living recipient of a pig organ, thriving beyond two months post-transplant. Her remarkable recovery shines a beacon of hope for animal-to-human transplants, addressing the critical shortage of donor organs in the U.S. Doctors are excited about her kidney's ongoing success and the potential of genetically modified pig organs.

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On January 25, Towana Looney made history as the longest-living recipient of a pig organ, thriving beyond two months post-transplant. Her remarkable recovery shines a beacon of hope for animal-to-human transplants, addressing the critical shortage of donor organs in the U.S. Doctors are excited about her kidney's ongoing success and the potential of genetically modified pig organs.