This article discusses the recent advancements in xenotransplantation, particularly focusing on the successful transplantation of pig organs into humans, through an interview with veterinary medicine expert Eckhard Wolf.
The article highlights the long-held aspiration of using animal organs to extend the lives of critically ill humans, noting that while foundational research in xenotransplantation has been ongoing for decades, significant breakthroughs have recently occurred. After the historic first transplantation of a pig heart into a human in January 2022, several more successful procedures have followed, including the first pig kidney in March 2024, the first pig lung in August 2025, and the first pig liver in October 2025. These advancements raise the possibility of a breakthrough in organ transplantation.
