The proximal tubules, responsible for reabsorbing over 80% of the glomerular filtrate, are heavily reliant on active transport processes, which necessitate a higher mitochondrial density compared to ...

Renal hypoplasia, defined as abnormally small kidneys with normal morphology and reduced nephron number, is a common cause of pediatric renal failure and adult-onset disease. Genetic studies ...

John Dolansky and his wife, Kathie Dolansky, fell in love with wine collecting during a visit to Napa Valley in 1997. What started with buying a few wine bottles is now a collection of about 900 ...

They simply coil up and turn themselves into rain-collecting pancakes. “It is a behavior that is seen in several different species of snakes,” said Scott Boback, a herpetologist and ecologist ...

Fluid, electrolyte and mineral perturbations are prevalent features of tropical disease. Hemodynamic alterations, fever, nitrogen wasting, and changes in membrane transport and acid–base balance ...

It seems that the Super Bowl crowd this year isn’t keen to welcome Taylor Swift with open arms, as the pop star was aggressively booed during Sunday’s game when she appeared on the jumbotron. The ...

Principal cells (PCs) express the Notch receptor. Activation of the Notch signaling pathway promotes the transition of ICs to PCs in the collecting duct of the adult kidney. Although the single-cell ...

The eye is not red and the eyelid is not swollen. Both sides are blocked in 30% of these children. Caused by blockage of the lacrimal duct. This duct carries tears from the corner of the eye to ...

What are plugged milk ducts? A plugged milk duct feels like a sore lump in the breast. Some mothers seem to be more likely to get them. Usually they go away within a few days without doing anything.

You might be surprised what collectors value. Some of the most valuable collectible items are worth millions. Collecting things is one of the world’s oldest hobbies. From famous paintings to rocks, ...