Groundbreaking: Gene-Edited Pig Organs Successfully Transplanted into Humans

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.