The kidney carries out important functions via microscopic functional units called nephrons. Researchers are investigating which factors control the formation and function of specific segments of the ...

Dr. Lerman's Renovascular Research Lab at Mayo Clinic studies ways to improve atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis, including using stem cells and senolytic drugs.

While we don't pay much attention to them until they're hurting us (hello, kidney stones), our kidneys serve an important function in our bodies. "The kidneys play a crucial role in regulating fluid ...

The kidneys filter out the accumulated impurities in the body, helping the rest of the body function properly. But what ...

These small-yet-powerful organs play a vital role in your body, so why not consume superfoods that can better support your health?

A pair of genetically modified pig kidneys filtered blood and produced urine for 7 days after being transplanted into a brain-dead patient ― marking another important step toward opening up a new ...

Kidney fibrosis, a silent threat, involves scar tissue replacing normal kidney tissue, gradually impairing function. Often undetected until advanced stages, it stems from conditions like diabetes and ...