Professor Kenji Osafune (Department of Cell Growth and Differentiation) and his team of researchers have devised an effective ...

Genetic studies performed in humans and mutant mice have implicated a number of critical genes, in utero environmental factors and molecular mechanisms that regulate nephron endowment and kidney size.

The basic structural and functional unit of the kidney is the nephron, which performs a multitude of tasks including blood filtration, re-absorption of salt, water and other compounds required by ...

Using UniMat, the team successfully produced kidney organoids featuring nephron structures and blood vessels similar to those found in human kidneys from human-induced pluripotent stem cells ...

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GFR in an ACE inhibitor treated kidney is blood pressure dependent ... nor evidence to suppose that ACE inhibitor induced switching off of GFR accelerates nephron death. On the contrary, it is ...

Here are some of the worst drinks for kidney health — and smarter choices that can offer hydration and healing instead. Dark sodas may be fizzy and fun, but they’re a dangerous mix for the ...

A genetically engineered pig kidney helped Towana Looney enjoy 130 days without the need for dialysis before the organ was removed last week. It’s the longest a human has ever lived with a pig ...

Occasional bubbles are normal, but persistent foaming might indicate protein in your urine – a classic early warning sign of kidney disease. Healthy kidneys keep protein in your blood where it ...

The main symptom of kidney stones is pain in your back, abdomen, or side. Some other symptoms include cloudy urine, a burning sensation when you urinate, and nausea. Kidney stones are one of the ...