Return of Alpha Gal

Years after developing a sudden allergy to meat, Amy Pearl discovers she is not alone. Her condition is linked to the Alpha Gal sugar, transmitted by lone star ticks. The update reveals that Alpha Gal issues extend beyond food. At NYU Langone Health, a pig kidney is transplanted into a human for the second time. Researchers at Revivicor bred the pig, genetically modifying it to reduce the risk of rejection. Amy Pearl reflects on this new era, highlighting the potential and ethical considerations of genetic modification in medicine.