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Kidney stones in the space age.(Brief Article)

Publication: Medical Update
Publication Date: 01-APR-05 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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NASA researchers say that low-gravity conditions appear to promote the growth of tiny particles called nanobacteria (NB)--a finding that may be linked to the rapid formation of kidney stones in astronauts during space travel.

Tests conducted in a chamber specially designed to simulate...

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