kidney organ-on-a-chip

A kidney organ-on-a-chip is a small, lab-designed device that mimics the functions of a human kidney. It uses living kidney cells arranged in a way that replicates the organ's structure and processes, such as filtering blood and producing urine. This technology allows researchers to study kidney function and disease, test new drugs, and understand how substances affect kidney health without needing human or animal testing. The goal is to improve medical research and treatment by providing a more accurate model of how kidneys work in the human body.