Pig kidneys that were “frozen” for a year have been brought back to life
Scientists have successfully revived pig kidneys that were cooled to a very low temperature for an extended period of time. The kidneys were rewarmed, tested, and even transplanted into pigs, where they showed signs of functioning normally. This breakthrough has the potential to be applied to human organs in the future.
Why it's good news: It could potentially lead to new ways to preserve and reuse organs for transplantation, helping to address the shortage of available donor organs.
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