A soil-dwelling microbe has shown a surprising ability to trap carbon dioxide and turn it into rock. Scientists have discovered that Bacillus megaterium, a common bacterium long known for its role in ...

Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is a natural product found in many settings, including the minerals aragonite1 and calcite2; the sedimentary rocks limestone3 and chalk4; and animal structures such as ...

Do you have a chance of getting kidney stones or parathyroid disease? A calcium urine test can help your doctor diagnose the problem.

This study investigates the precipitation of calcium carbonate crystals on a heterogeneous sandstone substrate as a function of chemical supersaturation, temperature, and time. The main objective was ...

The noninvasive measurement of genitourinary cell types using urine cfRNA and sediment RNA could allow for the timely and non-invasive diagnosis of genitourinary diseases.

When calcium carbonate is synthesized, it transforms carbon dioxide (CO 2) into solid carbonate, the final reaction product needed for long-term carbon storage in the fight against climate change.

FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Once considered harmless by doctors, calcium crystal deposits in the knee joint actually can contribute to worsening arthritis, a new study warns. CT scans ...

Calcium oxalate is a crystallized compound that forms when oxalate from foods like leafy green vegetables and nuts binds to calcium. When the levels of calcium and oxalate in your urine are ...