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 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.
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Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.
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After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
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Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.
Positive Babinski’s sign.
A depiction of slaves on a South Carolina plantation, around 1790. Likely of Yoruba descent, they pl
American Foreign Trade, 1790–1812
Maxine Williams was the founder and first president of the AAMA. Printed with permission of American
Matthew Ritchie, No Sign of the World.
A promissory note has a face value of $6000 and it has a date of issue of June 1 this year. The ...