Kidney injury graphic (IMAGE) Vanderbilt University Medical Center Caption Clonal expansions of abnormal blood cells, represented by vines, “CHIPing” away at the kidneys, leaving them susceptible to injury. Credit Illustration by Ella Maru Studio. Usage Restrictions Illustration by Ella Maru Studio. License Original 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.