Gene-edited pig kidney functions successfully in human body for over a month

Surgeons have successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a brain-dead man, where it functioned normally for over a month.
This marks the longest period a pig kidney has survived in a human body, representing a breakthrough for xenotransplantation.
The transplanted kidney produced urine, filtered blood, and showed no signs of rejection.
Additional clinical trials are needed, but this offers hope for addressing the shortage of organs available for lifesaving transplants.
Genetic modification of pig organs is key to preventing rejection by human immune systems.