Interferon was scarce and expensive until 1980, when the interferon gene was inserted into bacteria using recombinant DNA technology, allowing for mass cultivation and purification from bacterial cultures.
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The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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One way to reduce acid reflux is to lose two or three pounds. Most people lose weight in the belly area first when they increase exercise, meaning that heartburn can be reduced quickly by this method.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
Gene Transfer by Plasmids p2
Negative reading oxygen sensor voltage can be caused by several problems.
Gene editing using the CRISPR-Cas9 system.
Gene gun used to blast gold particles containing pea gene A into cells of white petals
Mutations in the MAOA gene cosegregate with aggressive behavior