In the US, a growing organ transplant demand and shortage of donors has prompted researchers to explore genetically modifying pig organs as a potential solution, with successful testing of kidneys, hearts, and livers.

The demand for organ transplants is high, but the supply of donor organs is limited. Xenotransplantation, the use of animal organs in humans, may offer a solution. In the case of Lawrence Faucette, who had end-stage heart failure and was ineligible for a heart transplant, the idea of xenotransplantation was suggested to him. Although this option is still in development, it represents a potential way to address the organ donor shortage.

January 30, 2024
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