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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Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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Allergies play a major part in the health of children. The most prevalent childhood allergies are milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood.
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Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.
The Primate order displays a diversity of ways of moving around.
Peptides and the Peptide Bond
Peptide bond as resonance hybrid of two forms
A peptide bond configurations, trans and cis (rotation around the CCO-N bond)
First-order sensory neuron with free nerve endings