Genetically Modified Pig Kidney and its Connection to the Uranus Jupiter Conjunction

Yesterday the news broke that a 54-year-old woman in the USA made medical history with a groundbreaking triple transplant that included a genetically modified pig kidney.

This is a groundbreaking xenotransplantation, a triple transplant that included a genetically modified pig kidney. Seeing the words genetically modified pig kidney got me thinking about the recent challenging astrology transits and the potential longer term ethical concerns of these types of procedures.

Cellular Memory: The Uncharted Territory of Organ Transplants

My first thought was to look into cellular memory. The human body is an intricate biological machine, and organ transplants are a testament to modern medicine's ability to restore life and functionality. However, some transplant recipients report a peculiar phenomenon that goes beyond the physical healing: They claim to experience personality shifts, changes in preferences, and even access to memories seemingly connected to their organ donor.

Beyond the Brain

Cellular memory posits that individual cells, not just the brain, may hold traces of memories, behaviors, or preferences. In the context of organ transplants, this suggests that the donated organs might carry some imprint of the donor's personality, which could then influence the recipient.

Cheryl Johnson's Story

One compelling case is that of Cheryl Johnson, a 37-year-old kidney transplant recipient. Before her surgery, Johnson gravitated towards celebrity gossip and light novels. Remarkably, after her transplant, she developed an unexpected affinity for classic literature, immersing herself in the works of Austen and Dostoevsky. Johnson attributes this change to the influence of her donor, believing she gained some of his intellectual tendencies.

More Unexplained Cases

A few extraordinary cases seem to defy conventional explanation. One such instance involved a young girl who, after receiving the heart of a murdered child, experienced recurring nightmares about being killed. Another notable case is an Australian girl whose blood type changed following a liver transplant. These rare occurrences suggest there might be more to organ transplantation than meets the eye.

The Debate

The scientific community remains largely skeptical of cellular memory. There's limited evidence to support the idea that cells outside the brain can store complex memories or personality traits. Organisations such as UK Transplant dismiss it, lacking robust proof.

However, numerous transplant recipients report similar experiences. Some develop new tastes in food or music, others express unfamiliar interests or hobbies. While these changes can be attributed to psychological factors or the general trauma of illness and surgery, they provide intriguing anecdotes that fuel the cellular memory debate.

A Risky Proposition: Women of Childbearing Age

Xenotransplantation, particularly using genetically modified organs in women of childbearing age, presents significant concerns. One major risk lies in heritable effects. Genetic alterations, even those made with precision, have the potential to unintentionally change reproductive tissues. This could lead a woman to pass on unforeseen genetic changes to her offspring, raising questions about long-term health impacts for future generations.

Another critical concern is immune rejection. Women of childbearing age generally have robust immune systems, making their bodies more likely to reject an organ from another species. This heightened rejection risk could have severe consequences for the recipient's health.

The potential impact on pregnancy poses significant unknowns. The effects of genetically modified organs on pregnancy and the development of the fetus are largely unexplored territory. There's a chance that the modifications, or the medications needed to prevent rejection, could interfere with fetal growth and development, potentially leading to complications.

The long-term health consequences of xenotransplantation introduce another layer of uncertainty. Introducing foreign genetic material into the body could have unpredictable health effects that manifest years down the line. These risks could be amplified for women of childbearing age, given the potential for hormonal interactions during pregnancy.

Finally, this practice raises a host of ethical considerations. Potential impacts on the future child, the uncertainty of long-term risks, and the complexities of intentionally altering the germline present complex moral and ethical dilemmas that require careful analysis and consideration.

Lisa’s Story

Yesterday the news broke that Lisa Pisano, a 54-year-old woman facing heart and kidney failure underwent a groundbreaking triple transplant – a mechanical heart pump, a genetically modified pig kidney, and a pig thymus gland – this was a cutting-edge advancement in organ transplantation. End-stage kidney disease and additional health complications left Pisano ineligible for a traditional transplant. Yet, this experimental procedure offers her the precious chance to watch her beloved grandchildren grow.

Astrology on the day

The kidney transplant happened during a particularly difficult Mercury retrograde period on the 12th April 2024 when Mars, the ruler of surgery, had just passed an exact conjunction with Saturn, associated with difficulties. A Mars-Saturn conjunction in astrology occurs when the planets Mars and Saturn appear close together in the sky. This conjunction represents a clash between Mars' energy and could point to ongoing challenges with this surgery.

At the same time Uranus and Jupiter were within 2 degrees - A Jupiter-Uranus conjunction is an astrological event that signals potential for significant technological breakthroughs. Jupiter's influence of expansion and optimism combined with Uranus's energy of innovation and disruption could inspire increased research and daring exploration within the field of interspecies organ transplants. This conjunction might lead to advances in overcoming immune rejection between species, genetic modification for organ compatibility, and organ preservation techniques.

Not the First

This wasn't the first recorded interspecies organ transplant, the first was on, not to long ago on the 16th March 2024, while the Sun was conjunct Neptune - a Sun-Neptune transit can create a complex influence during groundbreaking surgery. The Sun's focus on your vital self and Neptune's realm of intuition, boundary crossing and idealism can be a double-edged sword. Surgeons might experience enhanced intuition, aiding in decision-making and fostering creative solutions to challenges. However, Neptune can also blur judgment, cross boundaries which should not be crossed and create unrealistic expectations of the long term outcome of life altering surgeries such as this.

Closing Thoughts

This groundbreaking surgery highlights the incredible crossroads of medical innovation, philosophical implications. On the one hand, Lisa Pisano's story is a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of healing, expanding the boundaries of what was once deemed impossible. Yet, the ethical concerns surrounding genetically modified animal organs and the lingering mysteries of cellular memory along with the potential genetic implications add layers of complexity.

As we witness these medical marvels unfold especially under challenging astrological transits, we're forced to confront questions of what it means to be human, the potential for our bodies to retain echoes of others, and the far-reaching effects of technology's relentless march forward.

This is just the beginning of a transformative chapter in medicine, one that will undoubtedly continue to ignite debate, inspire awe, and redefine our understanding of life itself. It will be interesting to see how this story unfolds in the coming years.

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References:

https://nyulangone.org/news/first-ever-combined-heart-pump-gene-edited-pig-kidney-transplant-gives-new-hope-patient-terminal-illness

https://hms.harvard.edu/news/first-genetically-edited-pig-kidney-transplanted-human

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-533830/My-personality-changed-kidney-transplant--I-started-read-Jane-Austen-Dostoevsky-instead-celebrity-trash.html