World’s First Pig Lung Transplant in Brain-Dead Man Lasts Nine Days in China In a medical first, a pig lung was transplanted into a brain-dead human, where it successfully functioned for a remarkable nine days. This groundbreaking procedure took place in China, marking a significant milestone in the field of organ transplantation and xenotransplantation. The […]
New recovery technique brings dead donor hearts back to life without reanimation
Reviving Hope: New Recovery Technique Brings Dead Donor Hearts Back to Life Without Reanimation For the first time, donor hearts that once lay still after death are being revived through an innovative recovery technique, offering a glimmer of hope for patients in need of life-saving organ transplants. This groundbreaking approach, developed by a team of […]
World’s largest imaging project scans 100,000 people to reveal secrets of human body
World’s largest imaging project scans 100,000 people to reveal secrets of human body UK Biobank worked with 100,000 volunteers for 15 years to compile the largest and most comprehensive imaging study of the human body. This groundbreaking project aims to unlock the secrets of human health and disease by creating a detailed map of the […]
Researchers use live brain to expose Alzheimer’s effects before symptoms start
Researchers Use Live Brain to Expose Alzheimer’s Effects Before Symptoms Start Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, currently affecting over 55 million people worldwide. The impact of this neurodegenerative disease goes far beyond the individuals diagnosed with it; it affects families, caregivers, and healthcare systems globally. One of the biggest challenges in […]
US scientists create first stable promethium complex in rare earth breakthrough
US Scientists Create First Stable Promethium Complex in Rare Earth Breakthrough Researchers in the United States have successfully characterized a promethium coordination complex for the first time, marking a significant breakthrough in the field of rare earth elements. Promethium, a highly radioactive element with limited practical applications due to its scarcity and instability, has posed […]