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Pig kidneys that were “frozen” for a year have been brought back to life
MIT Tech Review·October 15, 2026·1 min read

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Scientists have successfully frozen pig kidneys at -150°C for months, then rewarmed and restored their function for the first time. The kidneys were preserved in a glass-like state, and researchers aim to replicate this breakthrough with human organs to improve transplant availability.
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Pig kidneys that were cooled to -150 °C and stored in a freezer for months have been successfully rewarmed and shown to work again for the first time, say scientists. They hope to replicate the findings with human organs. The kidneys—which are similar in size to human ones—were left in a glass-like state, in one…
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