India, April 10 -- A major pan-African genomic study reveals that kidney disease, already a fast-rising killer in Africa, is driven by a complex mix of genetic and environmental factors.

Analysing data from over 100,000 people of African ancestry, researchers identified new genetic variants linked to kidney function.

It showed that risk scores work best when built from African-specific data, underscoring the need for locally relevant research and care.

Every minute your kidneys are hard at work, filtering around 200 litres of blood, removing waste, balancing salts and fluids, and regulating blood pressure. This happens without any conscious effort on your part.

But when your kidneys begin to fail, the consequences are devastating, inc...