Scientists outline how organ rejuvenation strategies could solve the donor shortage
New insights into cellular aging, perfusion technologies, and senescence-targeting treatments show how aging organs could be revived, turning…
Young donor age proves critical for survival after stem cell transplantation
The selection of suitable donors is crucial for the long-term recovery of patients after an allogeneic hematopoietic stem…
Scientists discover why pig kidneys were being rejected by transplant patients
Transplanting gene-edited pig kidneys into humans has been hailed as a pioneering procedure and a way to help…
Pig kidney transplant breakthrough uncovers immune rejection secrets
Researchers have uncovered and then overcome an obstacle that has led to the failure of pioneering efforts in…
New approach to kidney transplant listing could improve outcomes and equity
The current kidney transplant waitlisting criterion is based on a single measurement of kidney function (estimated glomerular filtration…
Corneas from diabetic donors perform well in vision restoring surgeries
Many eye banks won’t accept corneas from donors with diabetes, concerned they might be harder to prepare for…
Experimental gene therapy restores immune system function in children with genetic immune disorder
An experimental gene therapy developed by researchers at UCLA, University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital has restored…
Emergency Butterfly Wing Transplant Is a Success Watched by Millions on Social Media
Sweetbriar Nature Center – via Storyful With a pioneering procedure, a nature center in New York made…
Newborn genomic screening may detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions
Adding genomic sequencing to newborn blood screening would detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions, providing much earlier diagnosis…
Study reports the world’s first genetically engineered pig-to-human liver xenotransplantation
An important new study in the Journal of Hepatology, published by Elsevier, reports the world’s first auxiliary liver…
Scientists convert type A kidney to type O for first human transplant
For those with kidney failure, a transplant is often the greatest promise of a healthier, longer life. Yet…
Breakthrough in building functional synthetic kidneys using assembloids
A USC Stem Cell-led research team has achieved a major step forward in the effort to build mouse…