First human who receive kidney from a pig, dies!!

Rick Slayman, 62, who received the first genetically modified pig kidney transplant earlier this year, has passed away, Massachusetts General Hospital confirmed. The hospital stated there's no indication his death was linked to the transplant. Slayman's family expressed sadness but highlighted his inspiring impact. Previously, Slayman received a human kidney transplant in 2018 but later resumed dialysis. The pig kidney, edited by eGenesis, aimed to improve compatibility. While pigs' edited kidneys showed promise in monkeys, Slayman's case demonstrates challenges and uncertainties in xenotransplantation.