Organ Transplantation: What Happens to the DNA?

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After an organ is transplanted, it retains the DNA of the donor throughout the recipient's life. The presence of donor DNA in the recipient's body raises questions about the biological implications of having foreign DNA. To prevent organ rejection, recipients must take strong immunosuppressive drugs, which help the body accept the transplanted organ. However, despite these medications, rejection can still occur, highlighting the complexities of organ transplantation and the ongoing challenges in managing the immune response.
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I was wondering what happens to an organ after it's transplanted in another body. Obviously it starts off with the DNA of the donor. However I find it odd that there is something in your body with different DNA then yourself. So I'm wondering if the DNA of the organ eventually changes into the DNA of the person it's in or if it remains with the same DNA for the rest of his life?
 
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