Kidney stone microscopy (IMAGE)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau

Kidney stone microscopy

Caption

A fluorescent microscope image of a thin section of a human kidney stone reveals a complex history of crystal growth layering, fracturing, dissolution and recrystallization.

Credit

Image courtesy of Mayandi Sivaguru, University of Illinois

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.