The Happy Pod: Record pig kidney transplant brings hope
About this episode
The episode discusses a record pig kidney transplant and features uplifting stories including a rare parrot's recovery and street music in New York.
A man in the US has survived for a record nine months with a kidney from a genetically modified pig, bringing hope to transplant patients across the world. 66-year-old Tim Andrews went on to receive a human donor kidney and is doing well. We hear from Dr Leonardo Riella who led the team. Plus, the rare flightless parrot that's been brought back from the brink of extinction. The kakapo are the world's heaviest parrot. Also in this edition, meet Ari Miller, the DJ making music with strangers on the streets of New York. The new display showing the world famous Bayeux Tapestry as it's never been seen before and the composer turning the world's underground trains into melodies. Our weekly collection of inspiring, uplifting and happy news from around the world. Picture: Patient Tim Andrews (centre) with Dr Tatsuo Kawai (left) and Dr Leonardo Riella (right). Credit: Kate Flock/Massachusetts General Hospital. Presenter: Holly Gibbs. Music composed by Iona Hampson
People in this episode
Host: Holly Gibbs
Guest: Dr Leonardo Riella
Topics covered
- kidney transplant
- genetically modified organs
- endangered species
- uplifting news
- music and art
Keywords
- kidney transplant
- genetically modified pig
- Tim Andrews
- kakapo
- uplifting news
- Bayeux Tapestry
- Ari Miller
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC World Service, Massachusetts General Hospital
Books & works: Bayeux Tapestry
Places: New York, US, kakapo
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