Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
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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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There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
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It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.
Seven characteristics are common to all life
Hormones and secondary sex characteristics
Characteristics of an effective leader
Characteristics of a Neuron at Rest and During the Different Phases of an Action Potential
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Representative pedigrees for two characteristics, each followed through three generations