Advancements in Stem Cell Treatment for Kidney Damage: A Promising Future

Doctors Richard Paulson and Nick Wright studied kidney transplants from female donors to male recipients, discovering male cells in the transplanted organs. This indicates new kidney cells are generated in the bone marrow. Professor Wright anticipates a practical stem cell treatment for kidney damage within 18 months, which could eliminate the need for anti-rejection drugs. While adult stem cells won't replace transplants, they could reduce the need for dialysis and transplants by reversing kidney damage trends. Researchers are also exploring ways to grow new kidneys.

How could rebuilding a patient's kidney with their own genetic material benefit them?

What impact could stem cell treatment have on the need for dialysis and transplant operations?