New method creates endless supply of kidney precursor cells (Salk Institute for Biological Studies)
(WorldNews Health)

(Source: Salk Institute for Biological Studies) August 25, 2016 Salk researchers have succeeded in, for the first time, creating kidney progenitor cells that survive in the lab LA JOLLA-Salk Institute scientists have discovered the holy grail of endless youthfulness-at least when it comes to one type of human kidney precursor cell. Previous attempts to maintain cultures of the so-called nephron progenitor cells often failed, as the cells died or gradually lost their developmental potential rather than staying in a more medically useful precursor state. But by using a three-dimensional culture and a new mixture of supporting molecules, Salk researchers have successfully suspended the cells...