Researchers are investigating which factors control the formation and function of specific segments of the nephron, called the distal nephron. Their findings could have implications in the ...

Animation & slides showing anatomy of urinary system and the role of kidneys in getting rid of the waste products and excess fluid from our body to keep us healthy.

Congenital urinary tract obstruction is the single most important cause of childhood chronic kidney disease. We have previously demonstrated that human and primate fetal obstruction impairs the ...

This article examines the external and internal anatomy of the kidneys, and discusses the process of urine production and homeostasis of blood volume and pressure through examination of nephron ...