kidney transplant

Freezing organs for transplantation. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Anticoagulant proteins show promise in preserving organs for transplantation

A joint study by researchers from the Technion Hebrew University and the Weizmann Institute examined the possibility of incorporating anticoagulants into organs intended for transplantation to prevent damage to the organ and to cancel the transplant, as well as to help preserve organs for a longer period of time
Transplantation of an engineered kidney in a patient. Science site credit via DALEE. The image should not be seen as a scientific image.

A person received a pig kidney - with 69 genetic changes

The changes are intended to prevent the body from becoming infected with dormant viruses that may be present in the kidney, and in any case the kidney is designed to fit the specific patient