Reptiles produce crystal "pee," which, in humans, would cause gout or kidney stones. But this seems to be working out great for them. Reading time 3 minutes The science of poop has yielded some ...

Scientists think snakes and lizards could help them find new ways to prevent painful kidney stones and gout in people. And it all owes to an evolutionary trick. Reptiles don't just pee; they ...

Reptiles and birds have evolved to expel nitrogenous waste in the form of solids, known commonly as urates, which are predominantly uric acid crystals. Having solid or semisolid urine helps the ...

Additionally, they discovered that uric acid plays an important role in converting ammonia into a less toxic, solid form. They speculate that uric acid may actually play a similar protective role in ...

It turns out that snakes might hold the secret to tackling one of humanity’s most painful problems, kidney stones. While reptiles have long been admired for their adaptability, scientists have now ...