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Groundbreaking: Gene-Edited Pig Organs Successfully Transplanted into Humans

Groundbreaking: Gene-Edited Pig Organs Successfully Transplanted into Humans

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Organ transplantation is a crucial treatment for many patients with end-stage organ failure. In China, there are over 300,000 people on the organ transplant waiting list, yet only about 16,000 organs are available annually. To address this global challenge, scientists have been exploring the use of gene-editing technology to modify pig organs for human transplantation.more

May 19, 2025, 5:19 pm EDT
Neuralink Achieves First Human Implant, Empowering Paralyzed Patient

Neuralink Achieves First Human Implant, Empowering Paralyzed Patient

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In January, Neuralink, the brain - machine interface company founded by Elon Musk, successfully completed its first human implant procedure. The recipient, Noland, a man who had been paralyzed for eight years, received a brain - machine interface chip. This groundbreaking achievement has opened new possibilities for those with severe disabilities.more

May 19, 2025, 5:14 pm EDT
Patent Index 2024: European Innovation Remains Strong Despite Global Economic Uncertainty

Patent Index 2024: European Innovation Remains Strong Despite Global Economic Uncertainty

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The European Patent Office (EPO) has released its 2024 edition of the "Patent Index" report. Looking at the latest numbers, companies and inventors around the world filed close to 200 thousand patent applications with the EPO in 2024, on part with 2023 numbers.more

April 7, 2025, 2:44 pm EDT