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Germouty, Jean; Malauzat, Charles – Impact of Science on Society, 1984
Presented in question/answer format, discusses the risks incurred by youngsters who live in the company of parents and other adults who are smokers. Data substantiating the risks are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Cancer, Health, Health Education, Medical Research
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Mikkelsen, Tom – Impact of Science on Society, 1982
The sword-tailed horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) has developed its own defense against bacteria surrounding it. This defense system, under the name "Limulus test," now provides medicine and hygiene with a valuable means of detecting bacterial endotoxins at extremely low levels. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, College Science, Culturing Techniques, Disease Control