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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Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.
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Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.
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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
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Portion of plasmid pV-GMGT04 used to create Roundup-Ready soybeans