In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
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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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More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.
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Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.
Flower structure in pea plants
Structure of silk
The cellular structure of the mammalian retina.
Structure of Complex III (coenzyme Q:cytochrome c oxidoreductase)