Bacterial genetics is the study of the mechanisms of heritable information in bacteria, their chromosomes, plasmids, transposons and phages. Techniques that have enabled this discipline are ...

Kidney failure occurs when your kidneys lose the ability to filter waste from your blood sufficiently. It may not cause symptoms in the early stages. Your kidneys filter your blood and remove ...

Although most people have two kidneys, only one kidney can function just as well as two. You may need to take some precautions to avoid injury to your kidney, though, and see a doctor for regular ...

Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), an autoimmune disease that causes skin inflammation, have a higher risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), or hardening of the ...

Kidney stones and urinary tract infections (UTIs) are closely linked. Kidney stones can obstruct the flow of urine, which can lead to a UTI, while recurrent UTIs can lead to the formation of a ...

Diarrhea can also sometimes occur with a kidney infection, known as pyelonephritis. Recurrent infections can lead to the formation of a specific type of stone—called a struvite stone—that can grow ...

FLEMING 1 noted that the growth of B. coli and a number of other bacteria belonging to the colityphoid group was not inhibited by penicillin. This observation has been confirmed. Further work has ...

It’s a terrifying situation for the factory boss, who is told the sepsis has damaged her kidney and she may need another transplant. Thankfully, nephew Bobby Crawford (Jack Carroll) is willing ...