The average person is easily confused by the terms pharmaceutics and pharmacology, thinking they are one and the same. Whereas pharmaceutics is the science of preparing and dispensing drugs (otherwise known as the science of pharmacy), pharmacology is the study of medications.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.
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During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.
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No drugs are available to relieve parathyroid disease. Parathyroid disease is caused by a parathyroid tumor, and it needs to be removed by surgery.
The organization of nucleotide sequences in bacterial chromosomal DNA.
Wolf Spider in Maricopa City, Arizona, roughly 25mm (1 inch) while legs were retracted
The light reactions and chemiosmosis: the organization of the thylakoid membrane.
Structural hierarchy in the molecular organization of cells
When a Tornado Strikes: Social Organization Following a Natural Disaster