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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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According to research, pregnant women tend to eat more if carrying a baby boy. Male fetuses may secrete a chemical that stimulates their mothers to step up her energy intake.
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The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.
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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 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.