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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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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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The term pharmacology is derived from the Greek words pharmakon("claim, medicine, poison, or remedy") and logos ("study").