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To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.
As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.