Genetic map identifies 1,000 potential kidney disease treatment targets
More than 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study, ...
Lowcountry woman’s viral social media post could lead to kidney transplant
A social media post going viral across the Lowcountry, reaching thousands of people, may give a woman a second lease on life.
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Scientists grew human-like teeth in pigs. Could it lead to living tooth replacements?
Tufts University researchers took material from human and pig teeth and were able to grow a tooth-like structure. They hope their findings could lead to growing living tooth replacements for people.
The amazing story of how a cooler and app have transformed organ transplants
What started as a conversation about a new app, became a story about how new technology from a company called Paragonix has transformed organ transplants.
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that causes lifelong suffering – here’s what you need to know
Accumulation of clots causes some of the most severe symptoms of sickle cell disease, including strokes, kidney failure, ...
How a NJ woman saved a veteran's life with a kidney — under unlikely circumstances
It took a COVID layoff, a TV show, a nonprofit leader and a priest’s encouragement for Sheila Devaney’s kidney to be ...
Ex-NBA player Nate Robinson has successful kidney transplant
Ex-NBA guard Nate Robinson had a successful kidney transplant Friday at the University of Washington Medical Center in ...
New Hampshire man is 2nd person known to be living with a pig kidney
His effort paid off: Tim Andrews, 66, is only the second person known to be living with a pig kidney. Andrews is free from ...