The Download: reviving frozen pig kidneys and boosting nuclear power
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Pig kidneys that were “frozen” for a year have been brought back to life Pig kidneys that were cooled to -150 °C and stored in a freezer for months have been…
Scientists have successfully revived pig kidneys that were frozen for up to a year, bringing them back to life. The kidneys, which are similar in size to human ones, were cooled to -150°C and stored in a freezer. After being rewarmed and transplanted into pigs, they regained their color and began producing urine, indicating that they were once again functional.
While this breakthrough is a significant milestone in organ transplantation, further research is needed to determine if the method can be successfully applied to humans.
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