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Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.
About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.
The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.