Tag: #GeneEditing
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WORLD FIRST: PIG LIVER TRANSPLANTED INTO HUMAN, LIVED SIX MONTHS
Medics have successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a 71-year-old man with liver failure, marking a historic breakthrough. The pig liver functioned for over a month before complications led to its removal, and the patient passed away 171 days later. This landmark case shows promise for xenotransplantation but highlights ongoing challenges like immune…
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CRISPR GENE EDITING BREAKTHROUGH BRINGS NEW HOPE FOR HIV CURE
Cutting-edge technology targets and removes hidden HIV virus, paving way for potential cure. Scientists have used CRISPR to edit out HIV’s DNA from immune cells, tackling latent viral reservoirs that current treatments can’t reach. Early lab and human trials show promise in transforming HIV from a chronic condition to a curable disease, offering new hope…
