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The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
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The lipid bilayer is made of phospholipids. They are arranged in a double layer because one of their ends is attracted to water while the other is repelled by water.
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The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.