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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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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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Children of people with alcoholism are more inclined to drink alcohol or use hard drugs. In fact, they are 400 times more likely to use hard drugs than those who do not have a family history of alcohol addiction.
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Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.
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Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.