Researchers have used CRISPR to switch back on a gene that vanished from the human lineage roughly 20 million years ago, reviving a natural defense against excess uric acid that our ancestors once ...

During the Neogene period, humanity’s primate ancestors held a genomic advantage for combating gout. A new study found that the gene effectively lowered levels of uric acid and prevented ...

ATLANTA — Gout, a form of arthritis caused by crystals that build up in joints and cause swelling and pain, is one of humanity’s oldest diseases. Scientists at Georgia State University may have found ...

High uric acid can silently trigger joint pain, swelling, and even kidney stress. But before you jump to complicated fixes, there are two surprisingly common herbs that show a unique effect on uric ...

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is a rare inborn error of metabolism. It occurs due to an issue with an enzyme, resulting in an overproduction of uric acid in the body. Inborn ...

If you've never kept a reptile, you might be surprised to learn that many of them actually "pee" in crystal form. In a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers ...

Gout is a painful condition that can lead to joint damage and kidney problems. Gout crystals are the underlying cause of gout flare-ups. Gout crystals form when there is too much uric acid in your ...

Want to bring down high uric acid level? Vegetables like carrot and broccoli can help (Picture Credit: Pexels) High uric acid, known as hyperuricemia, has become an increasing cause of concern ...