Interferon was scarce and expensive until 1980, when the interferon gene was inserted into bacteria using recombinant DNA technology, allowing for mass cultivation and purification from bacterial cultures.
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The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
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According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
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