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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.