Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.
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The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.
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Liver spots have nothing whatsoever to do with the liver. They are a type of freckles commonly seen in older adults who have been out in the sun without sufficient sunscreen.
Examples of plants
Some of the bacteria that can fix atmospheric nitrogen, converting it into a form usable by plants.
