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The formation of gadolinium nanoparticles from oxalic acid, as revealed by Dr. Brent Wagner's research, may explain varying ...

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Researchers from the University of New Mexico found that gadolinium – a toxic rare earth metal used in MRI scans – could mix with oxalic acid found in many foods to precipitate tiny ...