00:00 The world's first ever successful kidney transplantation from a pig's kidney into a patient was announced
00:07 by the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
00:11 The 62-year-old, who previously needed two to three operations per month to keep him
00:16 alive, has now reportedly been switched off artificial dialysis.
00:22 The genetically modified organ, to prevent rejection, started to work immediately as
00:32 intended.
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