Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Kidney Progenitor Cells Heal Kidneys in Laboratory Animals

The kidney is a crucial organ for human survival and human flourishing. This organ filters metabolic wastes from the blood and if the kidney does not work, the body slowly poisons itself. When the kidneys fail to work properly, they must be replaced by transplantation of a tissue-matched kidney from a donor. However, if the kidney is not completely damaged, then it might be possible to heal it by…