Historic Moment as Surgeons Transplant Genetically Modified Pig Kidney into Patient

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00:00Historic moment as surgeons transplant genetically modified pig kidney into patient.

00:06A 66-year-old man recently received a genetically modified pig kidney, marking the fourth such

00:13transplant in the U.S.

00:16This operation, part of an FDA-approved clinical trial, explores if these organs can function

00:22long-term.

00:26For two years, Tim Andrews endured dialysis, leaving him exhausted and wheelchair bound.

00:33He began physical therapy, regaining mobility before undergoing a successful pig kidney transplant.

00:39Remarkably, he was discharged after a week, feeling revitalized with newfound energy, likening

00:46it to a new engine.

00:48Tim Andrews' situation is not unique, with over 100,000 Americans awaiting transplants,

00:54many needing kidneys.

00:56Uncertainty surrounds insurance coverage for genetically modified pig kidneys.

01:02Companies modify pigs' genes to address the severe human organ shortage, striving for compatible

01:08organs.

01:12Tim Andrews' kidney was harvested from a pig, with 69 edits to its genes, most of which were

01:18edited to reduce viral infection risk.

01:21Iwana Looney from Alabama is recovering well after her November 2024 transplant.

01:27Rick Slayman became the first recipient in March 2024, but passed away two months post-surgery.

01:39Iwana Looney from Alabama.

01:42This technology offers great promise, but many limitations and challenges persist.

01:48Researchers learn from each operation, aiming to produce long-term organ solutions.

01:54Every operation moves them closer to improving life quality, representing a significant step towards

02:00solving the shortage crisis.

02:01Iwana Looney.

02:02Iwana Looney.

02:03Iwana Looney.