Ayesha from Bury, who has had kidney disease for more than 20 years, may be helped by a new processBritish researchers have modified the blood type of three donor kidneys in a breakthrough that could have a large impact on patients waiting for transplants. The technique could be especially useful for altering organs to make them suitable for black and ethnic minority patients, who are less likely to find a match. A kidney or other organ from someone with blood group A cannot be given to someone with blood group B, nor the other way around. SponsoredThe new process allowed the blood group of three kidneys to be changed to the universal “O”. This means that they could, in theory, be given to people with any blood type.

Source: The Times August 15, 2022 07:55 UTC