This is the first time a porcine organ has served as a temporary “bridge” to human allotransplantation, offering hope to address the shortage of donor organs. | India News

Gene-edited pig kidneys could offer a lifeline to patients stuck waiting for a human donor.

Tim Andrews, 67, from New Hampshire, US, lived with the animal organ for nine months before later receiving a human donation.

Trial in US offers hope for solving organ shortage