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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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
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The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.
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This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
Mosaic image of the lunar south pole of the Moon
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Tuna contains approximately 50% of your daily vitamin D requirement