⚡️ Pig heart injected into HUMAN

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A genetically engineered pig heart has survived a month inside a human patient with no immune rejection detected.

Does this transplant milestone bring hope for eventually solving organ shortages? Let’s dive in…

In today’s tech rundown:

• 🐷 Pig heart shows no rejection month after human transplant

• 🧬 DNA, glass combine for Iron Man-inspired ‘supermaterial’

• 🛠️ 10 new products

• 📰 7 quick stories

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LONGEVITY

 🐷 Pig heart shows no rejection month after human transplant

The Rundown: One month after receiving a genetically modified pig heart, the second-ever human patient trial has shown no signs of rejection or infection — a positive development for xenotransplants.

The details:

• Doctors report the transplanted pig heart is functioning independently, with no immune rejection detected so far.

• The 58-year-old patient, who suffered from cardiac disease and heart failure, is regaining strength through physical therapy.

• The donor pig had 10 key genes edited to remove those that trigger rejection and 6 human genes added to help prevent an immune system attack of the organ.

• The experimental surgery was allowed under FDA's "compassionate use" program with patient consent.

The relevance: Each successful milestone in cases like these buoys hope for an organ supply breakthrough — with the potential to save countless lives currently in the balance on lengthy transplant waitlists.

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NANOTECH

🧬 DNA, glass combine for Iron Man-inspired ‘supermaterial’

The Rundown: Scientists have created an ultra-strong, lightweight ‘supermaterial’ on a micro-scale by coating DNA scaffolds in glass — inspired by Iron Man’s armor.

The details:

• The material is a mind-blowing 5x stronger than steel despite being 4x lighter.

• Researchers used DNA's ability to self-assemble into intricate frameworks — with the skeleton-like DNA structure giving the material its 3D shape.

• The combo produces unprecedented strength-to-weight ratios, outperforming the best-known structural materials for its density.

• Researchers were inspired by wanting to make a real Iron Man suit — with the material having potential for light, durable armor in the future.

Our thoughts: While we’re likely a ways off from an actual Iron Man suit, combining DNA, glass, and a comic book fantasy to produce a futuristic material is quite the exciting path of discovery.

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SNIPPETS

Tinder's new "Matchmaker" feature allows users to let up to 15 friends or family recommend potential matches within the app.

Apple is reportedly investing $1 billion annually in AI to enhance Siri and catch up with AI tools like ChatGPT, with potential improvements coming as soon as next year.

AutoStore introduced the R5 Pro, an electric warehouse robot set to enhance storage efficiency, with deliveries starting end of 2024.

Microsoft and Sony showcased their Xbox and Spider-Man 2 campaigns respectively at The Sphere in Las Vegas, possibly spending up to $450,000 each.

Slack's "huddles" now features a "jukebox" allowing users to choose different audio backgrounds while waiting for meetings.

Over 130 major companies including Nestle, Unilever, and Volvo are urging world leaders to commit to phasing out fossil fuels globally by 2040.

China has launched probes into Foxconn over alleged tax violations and improper land use, targeting the Taiwan-based Apple supplier as cross-strait tensions rise.

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