Older adults experience greater kidney effects from moderate alcohol due to already reduced nephron numbers and limited functional reserve.

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 ...

Developing kidneys from scratch Tackling the tremendous burden of kidney disease Date: October 28, 2024 Source: University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science Summary ...

To Alex Hughes, Assistant Professor in Bioengineering within Penn Engineering and in Cell and Developmental Biology within Penn Medicine, the kidney is a work of art. "I find the development of ...

Research from USC Stem Cell shows the critical role of Wnt signaling in nephron progenitor cells (NPCs) during kidney development. The studies highlight how varying Wnt levels influence NPC ...

“Without NPCs, postnatal kidneys are unable to form new nephrons—hence the need for kidney transplantation once nephron function declines.

Kidney disease and gout commonly coexist and may each contribute to the development of the other. Here's what is known currently.

A lengthy trip to Mars, which exposes astronauts to a combination of cosmic radiation and weightlessness, could result in permanent kidney damage, according to a new study. It's the largest ...

Scientists report significant progress in cultivating nephron progenitor cells (NPCs), the cells destined to form the kidney's filtration system, the nephrons. NPCs hold immense promise for ...

During a kidney ultrasound scan, a healthcare professional uses a device to generate images of the kidneys to help identify any problems with these organs.

The Columbia-area-based Nephron Pharmaceuticals announced furloughs on Thursday. Here are the types of products those workers make.

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