Researchers change blood type of kidney in transplant breakthrough

University of Cambridge team ’s work could significantly increase supply of organs for people with rarer blood typesResearchers have successfully altered the blood type of three donor kidneys in a gamechanging discovery that could significantly improve the chances of patients waiting for a transplant finding a match.The development could increase the supply of kidneys available for transplant, particularly within minority ethnic groups who are less likely to find a match, scientists say.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Organ donation Medical research University of Cambridge Science Health Society Education Source Type: news