Study Uncovers Gene That Causes Kidney Cells to Self-Destruct


Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered a gene that could prove to be a promising target to stop the progression of kidney disease. Using a mouse model, the scientists identified genes that are overexpressed as kidney disease worsens, hitting upon the RTN1 gene as a key culprit in disease … Continue reading Study Uncovers Gene That Causes Kidney Cells to Self-Destruct