Tim Andrews lived without dialysis for 271 days after receiving a genetically engineered pig kidney, marking a major milestone in xenotransplantation.

Massachusetts General Hospital successfully transplanted genetically engineered pig kidneys into five patients, marking a significant step in addressing the human organ shortage through xenotransplantation.

Why are some people unable to hear from birth, even though their inner ear appears intact? One possible cause lies in the so-called OTOF gene. It plays a central role in transmitting sound signals from the hair cells to the auditory nerve. Without this ...

Why are some people unable to hear from birth, even though their inner ear appears intact? One possible cause lies in the so-called OTOF gene. It plays a central role in transmitting sound signals from the hair cells to the auditory nerve. Without this ...

A genetically modified pig lung remained viable and functional over a period of 9 days after being transplanted into a human recipient who had been declared brain dead, according to research published in Nature Medicine. These findings may represent the ...