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Reptile Urine Crystals Could Unlock New Gout and Kidney Stone Treatments

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Science Daily

Researchers studying reptile urine found that it contains tiny uric acid spheres, which may inspire new treatments for human conditions like gout and kidney stones caused by uric acid buildup.

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Scientists Uncover the Composition of Reptile 'Pee' Crystals

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Gizmodo

Scientists have uncovered how reptiles, especially snakes, excrete nitrogen through tiny uric acid crystals, revealing complex biological processes that could have broader implications for understanding uric acid's role in health and evolution.

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