Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.
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Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
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Critical care patients are twice as likely to receive the wrong medication. Of these errors, 20% are life-threatening, and 42% require additional life-sustaining treatments.
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
Coral reefs, such as this one in the Red Sea, support some of the most diverse assemblages of organi
Four approaches to studying the evolution of human behavior.
Scent-Tracking Behavior
Positive and Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia
A latex agglutination test for rheumatoid factor. A positive control at 1. A negative control at 2. ...