Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.
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There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
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There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.
Brain
Alterations of breathing patterns
Deep Brain Stimulation
Brain Scans of KE Family
The Split-Brain Syndrome
Changes that take place in the brain across the lifespan
