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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
There used to be a metric calendar, as well as metric clocks. The metric calendar, or "French Republican Calendar" divided the year into 12 months, but each month was divided into three 10-day weeks. Each day had 10 decimal hours. Each hour had 100 decimal minutes. Due to lack of popularity, the metric clocks and calendars were ended in 1795, three years after they had been first marketed.
Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.
Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.