The focus of research on polycystic kidney disease (PKD) has recently shifted to the primary cilia of renal epithelial cells. A new study shows that the protein products of the genes mutated in PKD ...

An inherited form of kidney disease results from defects in the cilium. Mouse knockout experiments now explore how cilia help guide the organ into the right shape—and hint that these tiny antennae may ...

Researchers reveal how a protein linked to Meckel syndrome (MKS) and other human diseases regulates the membrane composition of cilia, finger-like projections on the surface of cells that communicate ...

What Is a Ganglion Cyst? A ganglion cyst is a small sac of fluid that forms over a joint or tendon (tissue that connects muscle to bone). Inside the cyst is a thick, sticky, clear, colorless, ...

A cyst is a small pocket of tissue often filled with fluid or pus. It can occur due to an injury, infection, or other issues. They’re usually benign but may need treatment for complications. A cyst is ...

Doctors can drain a ganglion cyst with a needle and syringe. They can also surgically remove the cyst. Although surgery lowers the chance that the cyst will return, it can cause lasting pain and ...