The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
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Congestive heart failure is a serious disorder that carries a reduced life expectancy. Heart failure is usually a chronic illness, and it may worsen with infection or other physical stressors.
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Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.
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Cancer has been around as long as humankind, but only in the second half of the twentieth century did the number of cancer cases explode.
Locations of coral reefs.
Ectopic pregnancies. (a) An ectopic pregnancy may occur in any of the locations shown. Interstitial
(C) Locations of the major veins.
A rubber mallet used to deliver a force to an object without harming the surface.
Store vitamin B–rich whole-wheat flour in an airtight container in your refrigerator or freezer