The term pharmacology is derived from the Greek words pharmakon("claim, medicine, poison, or remedy") and logos ("study").
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It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.
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In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
Some organisms used as models in genetic research
An otoscope, used to visually examine the external auditory ear canal and tympanic membrane.
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Juvenile buzzard being weighed for research
Scientists do research in the laboratory and in the field