53-year-old receives world's first genetically modified pig kidney transplant in New York.

A 53-year-old grandmother, Towana Looney, became the first living person to receive a kidney from a genetically modified pig in a historic procedure at NYU Langone Health in New York City. The pig kidney had 10 genetic modifications to prevent rejection. Approved by the FDA under exceptional circumstances, the operation aims to address the chronic shortage of organs for transplantation, potentially saving thousands of lives annually. While the procedure is experimental, it offers hope for those in need of transplants.

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