In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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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.
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The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
Bull elk on a captive range in Nebraska.
Turtles neither reptiles or amphibians
Reptiles (lizards, snakes, and turtles) often carry Salmonella