Scientists are investigating how snakes crystallise waste into solid uric acid spheres, a process that could lead to new treatments for gout and kidney stones.
Scientists are examining how reptiles convert waste into solid uric acid crystals, a natural process that may pave the way for future treatments for gout and kidney stones, according to a report from THE TIMES OF INDIA.
The study, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, analysed solid urine from more than 20 reptile species and found that all produced tiny uric acid spheres. Researchers believe this biological adaptation could offer insights into how the human body might better manage uric acid buildup.
The report explains that species including pythons and boas excrete microspheres of uric acid and water ranging from one to ten micrometres. What appears as chalky waste is actually a highly organised structure that allows reptiles to eliminate toxins with minimal water loss—an essential survival feature in dry habitats.
In humans, uric acid crystals cause painful conditions such as gout and kidney stones. Scientists hope that understanding how reptiles stabilise and safely transport uric acid could inspire treatments that prevent or break down harmful crystal formation. Laboratory analysis revealed textured microspheres built from nanocrystals arranged to keep uric acid stable during excretion.
Experts emphasise that the research is still in early stages and does not suggest that snake urine itself will be used as a cure. However, the natural process offers promising direction for developing future medical strategies.
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