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Scientists discover how nanoparticles of toxic metal used in MRI scans infiltrate human tissue

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University of New Mexico researchers studying the health risks posed by gadolinium, a toxic rare earth metal used in MRI scans, have found that oxalic acid, a molecule found in many foods, can generate nanoparticles of the metal in human tissues.

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Scientists discover how nanoparticles of toxic metal used in MRI scans infiltrate human tissue

University of New Mexico researchers studying the health risks posed by gadolinium, a toxic rare earth metal used in MRI scans, have found that oxalic acid, a molecule found in many foods, can generate nanoparticles of the metal in human tissues.

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UNM Researchers Uncover Mechanism of Toxic Metal Nanoparticles from MRI

University of New Mexico researchers have recently unveiled alarming new findings regarding gadolinium, a rare earth metal commonly used as a contrast agent in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. The team’s investigation, spearheaded by Dr. Brent Wagner, a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, points to an intricate relationship between gadolinium and oxalic acid—an organic compound prevalent in various fruits and vegetables. The…

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