Interferon was scarce and expensive until 1980, when the interferon gene was inserted into bacteria using recombinant DNA technology, allowing for mass cultivation and purification from bacterial cultures.
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Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.
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In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
A shed carapace of a lady crab, part of the hard exoskeleton
Fragrant water lily
The hard palate is located anteriorly in the roof of the mouth
Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios, Water-lily table lamp.