Doctors transplant pig heart into human for first time

A 57-year-old patient is the first human to have the heart of a gene-edited pig beating inside his chest. Doctors implanted the heart from a pig that was genetically engineered and bred specifically for the purpose of saving human lives. “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell“ delivers the latest news and original reporting, and goes beyond the headlines with context and depth. Catch the CBS Evening News every weekday night at 6:30 p.m. ET on the CBS Television Network and at 10 p.m. ET on CBSN. Subscribe to the “CBS Evening News“ YouTube channel: Watch full episodes of “CBS Evening News”: Follow “CBS Evening News“ on Instagram: Like “CBS Evening News“ on Facebook: Follow “CBS Evening News“ on Twitter: Download the CBS News app: Try Paramount free: For video licensing inquiries, contact: licensing@