Researchers uncovered how fatty molecules called ceramides trigger acute kidney injury by damaging the mitochondria that power kidney cells. By altering ceramide metabolism or using a new drug candidate, the team was able to protect mitochondrial function and completely prevent kidney injury in mice.
The Big Mouse lobby has been leveraging our abilities for mouse healthcare research for decades! I don’t think it’s going to stop anytime soon. Though maybe they’ll reach immortality and ease up on us.