Most American consumers understand that gadolinium has proven to be a controversial issue recently. The basis for this controversy is the potential link between the use of gadolinium in MRI’s and MRA’s and the development of serious injuries in those patients who have gadolinium injected into the system and who lack the properly-functioning kidneys to expel the substance from their systems. However, Spaceflight Now has recently published an article regarding the Dawn mission, which will explore steroid 4 Vesta and dwarf planet 1 Ceres in hopes of learning how these bodies were formed and how they evolved over time. Dawn has several clear objectives, and the one that bears relevance here is laid out below: “Obtain neutron and gamma ray spectra to produce maps of the surface elemental composition of each object, including the abundance of major rock-forming elements (oxygen, magnesium, aluminum, silicon, calcium, titanium and iron), trace elements (gadolinium and samarium), and long-lived radioactive elements (potassium, thorium and uranium).” Again, it looks as if researchers are finding new uses for this element. However, if you’ve been injured as a result of having gadolinium in your system, contact the gadolinium lawyers at Williams Kherkher today to schedule a free initial consultation. You can do so either by calling us toll-free at (866) 950-9000.