The lung of a genetically modified miniature pig survived transplantation in a brain-dead human, providing critical information to advance xenotransplantation and someday provide a temporary option until a human organ is available.

The lungs are a very complicated organ to transplant, because they have immediate contact with air from outside the body.

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