The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has been discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital, the hospital announced on Wednesday. Rick Slayman, 62, had end-stage kidney disease before receiving the life-saving transplant on March 16. The pig kidney was
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have successfully transplanted a pig kidney into a human patient, the hospital announced on Thursday. The 62-year-old patient, Richard Slayman of Weymouth, Massachusetts, had end-stage kidney disease, according to a press release from the hospital. After
Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep has had her doping ban reduced from four years to nine months following a successful appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Halep is a two-time Grand Slam winner and will now resume her tennis career.
A rhinoceros was successfully impregnated through embryo transfer, marking the first successful use of the method. The pregnancy was discovered after the surrogate mother’s death due to a bacterial infection in Nov. 2023. Scientists say they are optimistic about the potential of
The Shenzhou-17 crew members aboard China’s Tiangong space station completed their first extravehicular activities on Thursday. Chinese astronauts Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin collaborated to perform planned tasks. The astronauts completed various tasks during the spacewalk, including a repair test
On this day in history, November 24, 1874, the first commercially successful barbed wire is patented
Barbed wire is a commonly used product in agriculture, transportation and other industries. The unique design and structure make this wire creation sturdy — and sometimes harmful to the touch. And on this day in history, Nov. 24, 1874, the first commercially
North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year, demonstrating the nation’s determination to build a space-based surveillance system during protracted tensions with the United States. The North’s claim could not
When it comes to measuring sleep, most people focus on hitting a certain number of hours each night — and while that’s part of the equation, experts say it might not be the most important metric. Instead, a recent review suggests that
A 34-year-old Missouri man was recently saved by surgeons at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago who used breast implants to successfully perform a double-lung transplant. Davey Bauer, 34, whose nickname is now “Double D Davey,” started smoking cigarettes when he was 21 years
Prince William’s trip to the United States was “hugely successful”, said one royal expert. The future King “won over Americans” by focusing on making a difference and showcasing a sense of duty, said royal biographer Angela Levin. Ms Levin explained: “William’s visit