
Massachusetts man, recipient of first successful pig kidney transplant, is discharged from hospital
Fox News
The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has been discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital, the hospital announced on Wednesday.
The pig kidney was genetically edited to make it more compatible with a human recipient and to eliminate the risk of infection. "This moment – leaving the hospital today with one of the cleanest bills of health I’ve had in a long time – is one I wished would come for many years." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
"This moment – leaving the hospital today with one of the cleanest bills of health I’ve had in a long time – is one I wished would come for many years," Slayman said in a statement.

Pizza before tomatoes? Ancient Rome's version of America's favorite food looked nothing like today's
Ancient Rome pizza at Hungary restaurant features no tomatoes or mozzarella, using garum fish sauce and olive paste. Neverland Pizzeria's dish is limited-edition.












