Crystals “peed” by snakes could hold key to treating human kidney stones and gout

Reptiles don't urinate like humans do; instead, they pass these solid urates (left). (Journal of the American Chemical Society via SWNS)

By Stephen Beech

Crystals "peed" by snakes could hold the key to treating kidney stones and gout in humans, say scientists.

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Beckie Thurmond

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