The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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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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You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.
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Sildenafil (Viagra®) has two actions that may be of consequence in patients with heart disease. It can lower the blood pressure, and it can interact with nitrates. It should never be used in patients who are taking nitrates.
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This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
The eukaryotic cell cycle
Activity of a Hippocampal Grid Cell
Directional Terms
A mammalian cell demonstrating the presence of mtDNA
The response of the lac operon in the presence of lactose in a cell bearing the IS mutation
An electrochemical cell is based on these two half-reactions