Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.
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In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.
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Since 1988, the CDC has reported a 99% reduction in bacterial meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, due to the introduction of the vaccine against it.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
China's proposed supercollider plans to be twice the size of the Large Hadron Co
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