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The lipid bilayer is made of phospholipids. They are arranged in a double layer because one of their ends is attracted to water while the other is repelled by water.
Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.
Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.
Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.


