In videos created by the Hughes Lab to visualize the process, adjacent nephrons form one after the other, as if they were following a beat. “It’s still a hypothesis,” adds Hughes, “but we think that ...

The combination of ADPKD genotype and baseline kidney size can predict rapid kidney function decline in routine clinical practice. Combining genotype and kidney length can identify nearly 9 out of 10 ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) causes round, fluid-filled sacs called cysts to grow in your kidneys. These cysts can cause your kidneys to enlarge and function poorly. People with PKD can also ...

Subtle abnormalities in kidney function – even within the range considered normal – may help identify people at risk of ...