Toana Looney, a 53-year-old from Alabama, successfully underwent a groundbreaking kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig, marking a significant advancement in xenotransplantation. Recovery is progressing well after 11 days in the hospital, with hopes of returning home in three months. The procedure, led by Dr. Robert Montgomery from NYU Langone Health, paves the way for further studies in xenotransplantation expected next year. This remarkable case highlights the potential of gene-edited organs in addressing organ shortages, although past attempts have faced challenges.

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