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Podcast: Finding Genius Podcast
Episode: A Fully Functional, Bioartificial Kidney In the Near Future
Description: The kidney may be one of the most underestimated organs: it’s incredibly complex, and responsible for five to seven key functions in the body. In addition to producing urine and removing toxins from the blood, it regulates blood pressure, produces hormones, protects the body’s immune system, and controls blood pH levels. When kidneys fail, all of these functions are lost. Press play to discover: How an organoid differs from a bioartificial organ like the kidney being developed as part of The Kidney Project In what ways the approach taken by The Kidney Project fundamentally diff...