In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
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