A new study at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeon has found that genes cause about 1 in 10 cases of chronic kidney disease in adults, and that identifying the responsible genes has a direct impact on treatment for most of these patients.
Nephrology
Cell-Free DNA: A Key to Monitoring Urinary Tract Infections?
In a study published June 20, 2018, in Nature Communications, researchers analyzed pieces of cell-free DNA isolated from the urine of kidney transplant patients and discovered that it provides valuable information about the bacterial and viral composition found within patients’ urine.