Human kidneys are an intricate network of tubes that process roughly 190 quarts of blood every day. Lining these tubes are epithelial cells that transport blood through the kidneys and circulate it ...

MDI Bio Lab scientists discovered how zebrafish solve a basic challenge in regenerative biology—insights in their newest publication in the journal Development could one day guide human repair.

Chemical engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a device that simulates the blood filtering and ion transport functions of the human kidney. The technology could ...

Most of us don’t think twice about how much water we drink in a day. Maybe a few glasses here and there, some tea or coffee, and it feels like enough. But the truth is, our kidneys are quietly ...

Kidney damage can sneak up on people without symptoms. A new diagnosis can mean major limits on how a person lives ...

Kidney health is often overlooked until problems arise. This World Kidney Day, experts highlight ways to protect yourself ...

A nephrologist explains five common health conditions that can slowly harm your kidneys and why early detection matters.

Drexel University’s MXene material is one step closer to transforming the lives of people suffering from end-stage kidney disease. Nephria Bio, Inc., a U.S.-based spin-off of the South Korean medical ...

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney failure. It damages the kidneys through a slow, progressive process that primarily targets the organs' delicate filtering systems.