Why On Earth Did We Think Urine Was Sterile?


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You’ve probably heard that urine is sterile. And we’re only just learning that’s not true. Understanding the urinary microbiome could help us find new ways to treat kidney stones, UTIs, and even bladder cancer.

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1 Response to Why On Earth Did We Think Urine Was Sterile?

  1. I didn’t even know we did, i always thought it was sperma that was sterile.

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