Interferon was scarce and expensive until 1980, when the interferon gene was inserted into bacteria using recombinant DNA technology, allowing for mass cultivation and purification from bacterial cultures.
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
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It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.
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Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.
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Preoperative photograph of a 43-year-old Caucasian male with necrotizing fasciitis on the day of ...