Genetics
How many babies die from genetic diseases because they're not tested? Too many, researchers say
Genetic diseases kill more infants than anyone realizes.
Feb 10, 2023
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News tagged with polycystic kidney disease
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
High fat, low carb: A ketogenic diet could help patients with polycystic kidney disease
A new study has shown that ketosis—a state in which the body primarily uses dietary fats as energy sources—may have positive effects on kidney function in people affected by hereditary polycystic kidney disease.
Nov 8, 2022
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Genetics
Activation of the transcription factor XBP1 reduces severity of polycystic kidney disease
Most families with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) possess a genetic mutation in PKD1 that impacts the protein polycystin-1 (PC1).
Oct 26, 2022
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Medical research
Researchers identify a gene therapy target for polycystic kidney disease
Blocking the inhibition of PKD1 and PKD2 gene expression by deleting a binding site for microRNAs hindered the formation and growth of kidney cysts in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) models, UT Southwestern ...
Sep 16, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study results challenge current thinking about autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a common genetic condition that can lead to kidney failure and that has no cure. Recent research published in JASN uncovers an over-looked mechanism that likely contributes ...
Jul 12, 2022
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Medical research
Scientists use mini-kidney models to identify potential drugs for polycystic kidney disease
In a new study in Cell Stem Cell, scientists from the USC laboratory of Andy McMahon generated simple kidney-like structures called organoids and used them to identify potential drugs to treat adult-onset polycystic kidney ...
Jul 7, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers examine the role of low-carb, low-sugar diets in warding off polycystic kidney disease
The team of UC Santa Barbara biochemist Thomas Weimbs published the results of a clinical study that gives the first indication that ketogenic diets may be safe and effective in patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). ...
Jun 7, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Prevalence of chronic kidney disease among Auckland's Pacific population alarmingly high
Chronic kidney disease is "alarmingly" more prevalent among Auckland's Pacific population than previously thought, new University of Otago research reveals.
Mar 14, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Work, sex, swimming and fit bands: All safe for dialysis patients
On dialysis for kidney failure and assume swimming or sit ups are out of the question? Think again. New international guidelines have been released on the eve of Kidney Health Week showing how important it is for dialysis ...
Mar 7, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New insights into kidney disease using tropical frog models
Using cutting-edge genetic engineering, UZH researchers have developed a model to study hereditary kidney disease with the help of tropical frogs. The method allows them to collect large amounts of data on anomalies, which ...
Nov 5, 2021
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