Fillingthe bladder makes its cells recycle their surface, researchers have found. Exploring the unique powers of the organ's super-stretchy, waterproof lining could help treat plumbing problems. Folds ...

Various nerves control bladder and bowel function, including the spinal cord, cauda equina, pudendal nerves, and the enteric nervous system, a nerve network in the walls of the digestive tract. These ...

There was a lack of effective, cell-free biomaterials for bladder tissue regeneration that could reliably restore function without the complexities and risks of cell-seeded scaffolds. The breakthrough ...

A team of Northwestern scientists has developed an electroactive "scaffolding" material that improves bladder tissue regeneration and organ function better than current techniques, as detailed in a ...

Struggling with bladder leaks? Learn causes, pelvic floor exercises, and practical ways to manage urinary incontinence.

A team co-led by scientists at Scripps Research has found that the main sensor protein enabling our sense of touch also underlies the feeling of having a full bladder and makes normal bladder function ...

How do we sense the need to urinate? The basic urge is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age. By Emily Underwood / Knowable Magazine Published Jun 10, 2024 8:00 AM EDT This article was ...

Bladder cancer develops when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the tissue layers of the bladder. While often thought of as a single condition, bladder cancer exists in multiple forms, each with ...

There are different stages of bladder cancer depending on how the tumor has spread. The staging of bladder cancer can help a medical professional map out the best treatment plan and improve a person’s ...