Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.
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In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
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Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.
Diagram of a typical prokaryotic cell
Bacteria Diagram
Animal Cell Diagram
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