Dicalcium phosphate is a calcium supplement generally found in pharmaceuticals as an inert ingredient to bind tablets, in prepared breakfast cereals, and in toothpaste. It is also known as E341. …

Phytoremediation is a bioremediation process which uses various types of plants to transfer, remove, destroy, or stabilize contaminants in the groundwater and soil. The term ”phytoremediation” comes from Ancient Greek, ”phyto” …

Histamine is an inflammatory compound that helps your immune system fight infections. It is produced when you are exposed to an allergen and your bodies attempt to get rid of …

A colonoscopy is a medical exam that is used to detect abnormalities or changes in the rectum and large intestine. The colon is responsible for absorbing any leftover salts, water, vitamins, …

Popcorn is enjoyed around the world, in almost every country, where normal corn is consumed. Interesting Fact The earliest archaeological discoveries of popcorn were in Peru, however, Central America and …

S. aureus is a human pathogen which causes a variety of clinical infections. About 30% of the human population is colonized with Staphylococcus aureus. Interesting Facts About Staphylococcus Aureus Infection: …

Mirabilis Jalapa is a perennial herbal medicinal plant which reaches a height of 50 to 100 centimeters from a tuberous root. It has a long traditional use. A single flower …

Allergies are a type of an “exaggerated or pathological immunological reactions (such as difficulty breathing, sneezing, skin rashes, or itching) or a “bodily reactivity to an antigen in response to a …

Fiber is naturally found in thousands of edible plants, including common vegetables, fruits, legumes, seeds, and grains. It passes through the body undigested, easing bowel movements, keeping your digestive system healthy …

A pilonidal cyst is an abnormal pocket in the skin which typically contains skin and hair debris. A pilonidal cyst is more common in males than in females and resembles …

Thaumatin is a flavor-modifying and sweet-tasting protein which consists of a single chain of 207 amino acid residues. It is derived from the katemfe fruit found on a West African …

COX-2 inhibitors are NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) which selectively block the COX-2 enzyme and not the COX-1 enzyme (an enzyme that helps with the production of the protective stomach lining). …