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Supercooled kidneys have been transplanted into pigs in a “landmark achievement”
MIT Technology ReviewThursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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When it comes to organ donation, time is everything. As soon as an organ has been carefully removed from a donor’s body, it starts to deteriorate.
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What happened
When it comes to organ donation, time is everything. As soon as an organ has been carefully removed from a donor’s body, it starts to deteriorate.
Why it matters
Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.
Background
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Timeline
MIT Technology Review published: Supercooled kidneys have been transplanted into pigs in a “landmark achievement”
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Supercooled and Kidneys.
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