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Pig Kidney Keeps Man Dialysis-Free for 9 Months
Human Achievements

Pig Kidney Keeps Man Dialysis-Free for 9 Months

A gene-edited pig kidney kept a New Hampshire man off dialysis for a record 271 days, bridging him to a successful human transplant in a world first.

2 min read
Cambridge Lab Grows Human Organoids to Cut Animal Testing
Technology

Cambridge Lab Grows Human Organoids to Cut Animal Testing

UK scientists are growing miniature human organs from NHS patients' cells to replace animal tests — backed by £20 million in Medical Research Council funding.

3 min read
Engineered Gum Clears 93% of HPV in Clinical Trials
Science

Engineered Gum Clears 93% of HPV in Clinical Trials

A specially designed chewing gum wiped out 93% of HPV and nearly eliminated two bacteria linked to head and neck cancer—while leaving beneficial mouth microbes intact.

2 min read
Brain Bypass Lets Paralyzed Man Feed Himself Again
Technology

Brain Bypass Lets Paralyzed Man Feed Himself Again

Keith Thomas broke his neck in 2020; now electrodes in his brain and fingertips let him scratch his nose, hold a cup, and pet his dog — even when the computer is switched off.

3 min read