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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Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
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People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.
Chromosome territories in the cell nucleus
Changes in cell shape due to alterations in intracellular fluid volume.