UCSF researchers have designed a model filtration system that could offer a new approach to treating patients suffering from end-stage renal disease, potentially removing the need for a clinic-based ...

A team of scientists now reports an approach that enables the differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells into mature podocytes with more than 90 percent efficiency. Linking the ...

Protein is essential for muscle growth, fat loss, and overall health—but consuming it the wrong way can quietly put your ...

You can think of your kidneys as your body’s sanitation department—and then some. They filter waste, toxins, and extra fluid from your blood. They also balance minerals in your body and release ...

Kidneys require adequate hydration to efficiently filter blood and regulate bodily fluids. Dehydration doesn't shrink kidneys but impairs their function, concentrating urine and increasing the risk of ...

Kidney disease is a severe condition in which your kidneys slowly start to fail. This leads to a build-up of harmful elements in your blood that would otherwise be filtered out through your kidneys.