Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.
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In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.
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During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.
