An Alabama woman has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the longest living person with a functioning pig organ. Towana Looney, 53, received a pig kidney transplant and has surpassed the 61-day mark with the organ still functioning well. This accomplishment marks a breakthrough in the field of organ transplantation.
Only four other Americans have undergone experimental transplants of gene-edited pig organs, with Looney being the sole survivor past two months. Dr. Robert Montgomery, who led Looney's transplant, expressed optimism about the success of the procedure, highlighting that her kidney function is normal.
