The types of cancer that alpha interferons are used to treat include hairy cell leukemia, melanoma, follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.
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Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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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 heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.