Genetic mechanism prevents kidney injury after severe dehydration
Monday, August 14, 2017 - 14:52
in Health & Medicine
In humans, even the most minor dehydration can compromise the kidneys causing lifelong, irreparable issues or even death. However, some animals living in desert environments are able to survive both acute and chronic dehydration. While these animals, like cactus mice, have evolved over time to deal with environmental stressors like dehydration, researchers have found it's not the physical makeup that is helping them survive, but rather their genetic makeup.