Medical research
Scientists create functioning kidney tissue
Scientists have successfully produced human kidney tissue within a living organism which is able to produce urine, a first for medical science.
Feb 9, 2018
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Medical research
Research in human kidney organoids reveals target to prevent irreversible kidney damage
To a certain extent, kidneys have the capacity to repair themselves after being injured, but a switch can occur from such intrinsic repair to incomplete repair that leads to irreversible damage and chronic kidney disease ...
Apr 11, 2022
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Genetics
Researchers unlock genetic 'treasure map' for chronic kidney disease
Despite impacting an estimated 850 million people and being responsible for 1 in 60 deaths worldwide, few treatments are available for chronic kidney disease. Understanding the genetic variations associated with the disease ...
Aug 13, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study reveals potential of manganese in neutralizing deadly Shiga toxin
Carnegie Mellon University researchers have discovered that an element commonly found in nature might provide a way to neutralize the potentially lethal effects of a compound known as Shiga toxin. New results published in ...
Jan 19, 2012
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Medical research
Researchers discover a key difference between mouse and human kidney cells
The best laid plans of mice and men are a bit different—at least when it comes to kidney development. Compared to a mouse, a human has nearly 100 times more nephrons, the functional units of the kidneys. Humans may owe ...
Mar 18, 2016
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Genetics
Single-cell sequencing leads to a new era of cancer research
BGI, the world's largest genomics organization, developed single-cell genome sequencing technology and published two research papers for cancer single-cell sequencing in the research journal Cell. In the papers, which were ...
Mar 2, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Snapshot of dialysis: Who's getting treated at home?
Home-based dialysis treatments are on the rise in both the developing and developed worlds, but developed countries appear to be turning to them less often, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal ...
Feb 2, 2012
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Medical research
Low awareness of kidney disease remains a challenge for clinical trial recruitment
Among 80 participants of the NKF Patient Network, a national U.S. kidney disease registry, 60% were not aware of their kidney function level.
Sep 30, 2022
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Genetics
Unexpected function of dyslexia gene
(Medical Xpress) -- Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that a gene linked to dyslexia has a surprising biological function: it controls cilia, the antenna-like projections that cells use to communicate.
Jun 20, 2011
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Cardiology
Virtual biopsy set to transform heart transplant care
The days of heart transplant survivors undergoing invasive biopsies could soon be over after a new MRI technique has proven to be safe and effective; reducing complications and hospital admissions.
May 29, 2022
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