Sylvia Rose
Uric Acid: Inner Works of the Human Body
Uric acid is formed in humans during breakdown of purines. Purines are naturally produced in the body, and found in some foods and...
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Sylvia Rose
2 days ago3 min read
Uric Acid: Kidney Stones & Peeing on Plants
Uric acid is a factor in conditions like gout and kidney stones. It's also essential to the animal body, plants and the rest of the...
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Sylvia Rose
3 days ago5 min read
Urea: Body Waste & Organic Health
Urea CO(NH2)2, also known as carbamide, is an essential organic compound and waste product in urine. Formed in the liver, urea is an...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 214 min read
Urine in Medieval Alchemy & Medicine
In the medieval world, urine is a surprisingly versatile body fluid with a wide range of applications beyond the obvious disposal...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 216 min read
Phosphorus, Uroscopy & Power of Pee
Urine has medical and practical applications though history. Renaissance alchemist Hennig Brand discovers phosphorus by boiling his...
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