The Venom Cure: Ancient Predator Offers New Hope for Kidney Patients
Although a venomous, 8-inch centipede might seem like a creature from a horror story, it could hold the key to treating kidney disease. A study…
Kidney News
The kidney is a vital organ in the human body primarily responsible for filtering and removing waste products and excess substances from the blood, which are then excreted in the form of urine. Each person typically has two kidneys, located in the lower back on each side of the spine. Beyond waste removal, kidneys play crucial roles in maintaining overall bodily fluid balance, regulating electrolytes like sodium and potassium, and producing hormones that manage blood pressure and control the production of red blood cells. Kidneys are also involved in the reabsorption of water, glucose, and amino acids. They are essential for the body’s homeostasis, ensuring that various physiological parameters such as fluid balance, electrolyte concentrations, and acid-base balance are maintained within strict limits. Kidney health is critical, and diseases such as chronic kidney disease or acute kidney injury can significantly impact overall health and quality of life.
Could Your Kidneys Handle a Trip to Mars?
A new study highlights how space flight alters kidney function, showing structural changes and potential permanent damage due to microgravity and cosmic radiation. This poses…
Mini Kidneys Uncover Big Advances in Polycystic Kidney Disease Research
NTU Singapore’s groundbreaking study on ‘mini kidneys’ offers new hope for treating polycystic kidney disease, with minoxidil emerging as a promising therapy. Scientists at Nanyang…
Scientists Have Discovered a “Powerhouse” Gene, Opening Doors to New Treatments for Kidney Disease
The gene WWP2 regulates the energy provided to cells that cause renal failure. Drugs can be developed to inhibit this gene to slow kidney damage….
3D Eye Scans Emerge as a Crucial Tool in Combating Kidney Disease
A new study indicates that 3D retinal scans could revolutionize the early detection and monitoring of kidney disease, offering a non-invasive and efficient diagnostic tool….
Sugarcane Secrets: Scientists Discover Potential Cause of Mystery Kidney Disease in Agricultural Workers
Researchers from CU Anschutz collaborated with doctors in El Salvador and discovered elevated concentrations of silica nanoparticles in the kidney tissues of patients with a…
Singapore Scientists Discover That a Special Supplement Could Treat Acute Kidney Injury
Scientists from Singapore have discovered a possible dietary supplement that could improve recovery after acute kidney injury (AKI). The finding, published in the Journal of…
The Mysterious Kidney Epidemic: Scientists Discover Surprising Potential Source
Roundup weed killer ingredient linked to a surge in mysterious kidney diseases in rural Sri Lanka. Hard water is contaminated with glyphosate, the active compound…
Consumption of Plant-Based Proteins Linked to Decreased Risk of Kidney Disease
Recent years have seen a growing focus on the health advantages of plant-based diets. Known to provide a myriad of health benefits, including a lowered…
Against the Odds: Genetic Code of Rare Kidney Cancer Cracked
New study reveals drivers of rare cancer and provides a possible alternative solution to surgery. The genetic code of a rare form of kidney cancer,…
Sweeping Discovery – Scientists Discover a Previously Unknown “Housekeeping” Process in Kidney Cells
Scientists from the University of Texas at Dallas have identified a previously unknown “housekeeping” process in kidney cells that ejects unwanted content, resulting in cells…
When Strength Becomes Weakness: Testosterone’s Paradoxical Effect on Kidney Health
Kidneys in females have been observed to be more resistant to disease and damage. However, males need not despair. Recent research led by USC Stem…
Revolutionizing Renal Care: Can an Artificial Kidney Finally Free Patients From Dialysis?
The Kidney Project proves its bioreactor can keep kidney cells alive for at least one week. Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)…
Outside the Kidney – New Study Uncovers Unexpected Source of Common Kidney Disease
A recent study by Columbia University researchers suggests that the cause of a common kidney disease might not be in the kidney itself. This research…
Warning: Consuming Added Sugars Could Increase Your Risk of Kidney Stones
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated a link between higher consumption of added sugars and an increased risk of kidney stones. In North America,…
New Research Shines Light on Cause of Chronic Kidney Disease
A new understanding of a protein linked to kidney and heart damage might pave the way for novel treatment strategies for chronic kidney disease, according…
Outsmarting Cystinosis: AI-Led Discovery Brings Hope for Patients With Lyosomal Storage Disease
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in drug discovery. Advances in the use of Big Data, learning algorithms and powerful computers have now enabled researchers…
New Findings Suggest a Potential Treatment for Fibrosis
According to a study published in Cell Death & Disease, scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered two enzymes that play a role in…