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Tonix Pharmaceuticals is collaborating with Makana Therapeutics on a groundbreaking project involving genetically engineered pigs for organ transplants. The aim is to prevent transplant rejection using their monoclonal antibody, TNX-1500,
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA: More than a thousand individuals in Kentucky are waiting for organ transplants, grappling with severe health challenges and life-threatening conditions. One inspiring story from this community highlights
HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA: In a heartfelt discussion surrounding organ donation, LifeGift, the organ procurement organization, emphasizes the critical importance of awareness and community education. Woodley Ambrose, a representative from LifeGift,
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: The U.S. House has taken a decisive step in the fight against forced organ harvesting, passing the "Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act" with an overwhelming 406 to
WORLD NEWS - UNITED KINGDOM: A groundbreaking medical achievement occurred in London, where a baby was born from a transplanted womb for the first time in the UK. This historic
COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA: April marks National Donate Life Month, a time devoted to raising awareness and encouraging organ and tissue donation. Andrew Mullins, CEO of Lifeline of Ohio, emphasizes the
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA: Robin and Yolandi Lewis are on an ambitious 10-year journey dubbed "Matches on the Map," traveling across 64 countries in their converted truck, Betsy, to raise awareness and
Harbor Beach, MI – Derek Hough, a 30-year-old survivor of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, is sharing his remarkable journey of recovery, which includes becoming the 18th person in the United
WORLD NEWS - CANADA: Canada continues to lag behind other developed nations in organ and tissue donation, with only 28% of Canadians currently registered as donors, according to Michael Raymond
WORLD NEWS - JAPAN: In a groundbreaking medical advancement, Kyoto University has successfully conducted clinical trials involving induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) to treat Parkinson's disease. This promising development has
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, USA: In a remarkable story of hope and connection, a high school baseball team played a pivotal role in transforming lives through the courageous act of organ donation.
A new bipartisan bill in Congress, the End Kidney Deaths Act, aims to combat the national kidney shortage by offering financial incentives to living kidney donors. The proposed legislation would
