The kidney, a critical organ for waste filtration and fluid regulation, is the subject of a groundbreaking molecular mapping project that could reshape our understanding of renal health. Despite ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition that begins with tissue damage and gradually leads to loss of kidney function. The condition, which affects about 10% of the global population, ...

Photography: Steve Wood For the first time in a human, genetically modified pig kidneys provided “life-sustaining kidney function” during the course of a planned seven-day study — all while using ...

The human body is a marvel of interconnected systems, each reliant on the other to function optimally. Among these vital systems, the kidneys play a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well ...

Researchers have uncovered and then overcome an obstacle that has led to the failure of pioneering efforts in xenotransplantation, in which an animal kidney is transplanted into a human. More than 800 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The pig kidney was modified with 10 gene edits for transplantation into a human patient. United Therapeutics is ...

There may be good reasons to object to using animals as living organ factories, including welfare concerns. But the rationale ...