CNN 5 Things 5 Good Things: A Pig Organ Pioneer Found His Match
Jan 24, 2026
A medical milestone as a patient who lived with a pig kidney bridge receives a human transplant. Middle schoolers revive cursive with lessons on creativity and focus. Buddhist monks trek across the US promoting peace and mindfulness. A TikTok-driven 'analog' trend encourages unplugging and hands-on hobbies. An American table tennis star reflects on how the sport reshaped her life.
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From Pig Kidney To Human Match
- Tim Andrews lived 271 days with a genetically modified pig kidney named Wilma before his body rejected it. He later received a matching human kidney, Spartacus, and called the outcome a miracle.
Xenotransplantation As A Bridge
- Doctors describe xenotransplantation as a possible bridge to human organs and predict wider availability in about five years. The approach may expand transplant options for people on waiting lists.
Middle School Cursive Club Revival
- Sharice Kennerson started a Cursive Club after students couldn't read cursive writing on the board. Middle schoolers now meet twice weekly and enjoy cursive as a creative, cognitively engaging skill.