The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
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If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
Three Chamber Heart -- Circulatory System
Summation of Heart Sounds, Normal Physiological Split of S2
Valves of the heart.
Surface of the heart.
Heart Muscle
Total Fertility Rate in the United States, 1860–2008