Rebecca Wingert, University of Notre Dame (IMAGE) University of Notre Dame Caption The discovery could help advance understanding to address issues such as birth defects and repair of the kidney after illness or injury. Credit Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.