Mindzilla – Kidney disease

New Insights Into Kidney Disease With Tropical Frog Models

November 5, 2021
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Zurich, Switzerland — Frogs’ anatomy and organ function are strikingly similar to those of humans. An international team led by Soeren Lienkamp, professor at the Institute of Anatomy at UZH, has now...

Protecting the Kidneys from Failing

June 8, 2020
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Tsukuba, Japan — Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a common cause of steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome, a type of kidney disease that is accompanied by massive urinary protein loss and...

Measuring Blood Damage

May 25, 2020
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Newark, DE — According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 37 million people are living with kidney disease. The kidneys play an important role in the body, from removing waste products...

Genetically Modified Mice Can Show Which Functional Foods Can Heal Kidney Disease

November 6, 2019
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Higashihiroshima, Japan — Chronic kidney disease affects 750 million people each year. Ageing populations and an increase in diseases such as diabetes will lead to a greater burden of kidney disease....

Mini Kidneys Grown from Stem Cells Give New Insights into Kidney Disease and Therapies

August 21, 2019
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Singapore — An international team of researchers led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has grown ‘miniature kidneys’ in the laboratory that could be used to...

A Leap Forward in Kidney Disease Research: Scientists Develop Breakthrough in Vitro Model

August 14, 2019
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Los Angeles, CA — Kidneys work to constantly filter blood and remove toxins from the body. Conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) are characterized by a reduced ability to perform this essential...

NUP160 Genetic Mutation Linked to Steroid-Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome

March 26, 2019
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Washington, DC — Mutations in the NUP160 gene, which encodes one protein component of the nuclear pore complex nucleoporin 160 kD, are implicated in steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome, an international...

Study Shows Soda Caused Dehydration and Kidney Disease Markers in Simulated Manual Labour

January 18, 2019
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Rockville, MD — New research suggests that drinking sugary, caffeinated soft drinks while exercising in hot weather may increase the risk of kidney disease. The study is published ahead of print in...

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