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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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ACTH levels are normally highest in the early morning (between 6 and 8 A.M.) and lowest in the evening (between 6 and 11 P.M.). Therefore, a doctor who suspects abnormal levels looks for low ACTH in the morning and high ACTH in the evening.
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Addicts to opiates often avoid treatment because they are afraid of withdrawal. Though unpleasant, with proper management, withdrawal is rarely fatal and passes relatively quickly.
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Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.
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Amphetamine poisoning can cause intravascular coagulation, circulatory collapse, rhabdomyolysis, ischemic colitis, acute psychosis, hyperthermia, respiratory distress syndrome, and pericarditis.
Common invasive species in the Adelaide Hills: Olive, Artichoke thistle, Fennel and Bamboo
The Red-throated Bee-eater (Merops bullocki) is a species of bird in the Meropidae family.
Past Human
The comparative brain sizes of different species
Systems of the Human Body
A diagram of a generalized human cell