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Kidney glomeruli — constituent microscopic parts of the organ- were generated from human embryonic stem cells grown in plastic laboratory culture dishes. Credit: Image courtesy of University of Manchester

Scientists have successfully produced human kidney tissue within a living organism which is able to produce urine, a first for medical science. It signifies a significant milestone in the development of treatment for kidney disease. Kidney glomeruli – constituent microscopic parts of the organ- were generated from human embryonic stem cells grown in plastic laboratory culture dishes containing a nutrient broth known as culture medium, containing molecules to promote kidney development...