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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.
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More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
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More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.
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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.