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Lab-grown kidney survives 34 weeks as Israeli hospital seeks Chinese funding

August 25, 2025 0

Key Points Israeli researchers grew kidney organoids that survived 34 weeks — far longer than previous attempts. The breakthrough could transform drug testing, kidney disease modeling, and tissue repair. The focus is on biomolecules secreted by organoids rather than full organ transplants. Sheba Medical Centre is seeking international funding, particularly from Chinese biotech firms. China alone has over 150 million …