The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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The oldest recorded age was 122. Madame Jeanne Calment was born in France in 1875 and died in 1997. She was a vegetarian and loved olive oil, port wine, and chocolate.
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Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
Various types of integumentary conditions.(B) Herpes simplex.
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Many U.S. regions under threat due to changes in sea level
Keeping your feelings to yourself may increase your stress level