The FDA recently gave the nod to a big leap in medical science: gene-edited pig kidneys for human transplants. This is huge for those stuck waiting for a kidney. Imagine using CRISPR to tweak pig genes, making their organs more human-friendly. It’s not sci-fi anymore; it’s happening. Companies like United Therapeutics and eGenesis are leading the charge, ready to start trials. The hope? To make pig kidneys a real option for patients by the end of this decade. It’s a game-changer for the transplant world.
US FDA clears first gene-edited pig kidney transplants in humans
February 11, 2025
(updated February 11, 2025)
Published by Jean Paul
