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First Pig Kidney Transplant Recipient Dies After Two

Story by Angelina Tukpe Richard “Rick” Slayman, 62, made medical history as the first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant. Battling end-stage kidney disease, Mr. Slayman underwent the groundbreaking procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in March. While the transplant initially showed promise, tragically, Mr. Slayman passed away …

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