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The Download: reviving frozen pig kidneys and boosting nuclear power
MIT Tech Review·October 15, 2026·1 min read
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Researchers successfully revived pig kidneys that were frozen at -150°C and stored for up to a year, demonstrating a potential breakthrough in organ preservation. The Download newsletter covers this advancement in cryopreservation technology alongside developments in nuclear power expansion.
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This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Pig kidneys that were “frozen” for a year have been brought back to life Pig kidneys that were cooled to -150 °C and stored in a freezer for months have been…
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