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For the First Time, Scientists Successfully Transplant Blood Type–Converted Kidney Into a Brain-Dead Human

In a quiet hospital room in Chongqing, China, a 68-year-old brain-dead man became part of a historic medical experiment—one ...
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Scientists convert type A kidney to type O for first human transplant

For those with kidney failure, a transplant is often the greatest promise of a healthier, longer life. Yet thousands wait years for a match that never comes. Incompatibility of blood type is one of ...
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Scientists convert a kidney from blood type A to universal type O and implant it in a brain-dead recipient

In a study published Friday (Oct. 3) in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering, researchers detailed this successful conversion of a kidney from a donor with type A blood to a type-O organ using ...

Kidney transplant after blood type conversion may improve access to organs

Chinese and Canadian scientists report organ with blood type A converted to universal type O in donor-centric approach ...
Tennessean

Kentucky bans 'conversion therapy'. What is it and is it allowed in Tennessee?

Kentucky took a step forward in protecting LGBTQ+ youth when Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order banning "conversion therapy" in the state. And while our neighbors to the north have taken this ...

Kidney transplant after blood type conversion may improve access to organs, cut wait list

Chinese and Canadian scientists report organ with blood type A converted to universal type O in donor-centric approach.