Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant global health concern, leading to high morbidity and mortality rates and straining healthcare systems worldwide. The rise in CKD cases over recent decades…
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections, impacting more than 150 million individuals annually. Left untreated, UTIs can result in serious complications, including kidney injury,…
The kidney and urinary systems play an essential role in maintaining the homeostasis of the body’s internal environment by filtering the blood to remove nitrogen wastes (as urine collected in…
The Excretory System and Chronic Kidney Disease The kidneys and bladder are part of the excretory system, which is responsible for filtering and removing waste from the blood. Blood is…
Lifeline® Renal and Bladder Cells as Normal Tissue Controls Cancer treatments are designed to selectively target cancer cells, while sparing the normal cells of the body. To design drugs with…
The Excretory System: Waste Removal Experts Waste is removed from the body through an elegant filtration system that begins in the kidneys. The renal artery delivers blood to the kidneys,…
The excretory system starts at the kidneys, a pair of organs that detoxify and remove waste from the blood. This waste, in the form of urine, is transported through the…
The kidneys are part of the renal system, which is responsible for removing waste from the body. The kidneys have a primary role in filtering wastes from the blood, while…
The kidneys are an important component of the renal system. Blood is carried to the kidneys where waste products are filtered in structures called nephrons. Each nephron is composed of…
Our primary cells are held to the highest standards so that they can be used for the most cutting-edge research. Here we highlight two recent, exciting avenues of research…
