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Birth control pill for men expected to start human trials this year
The first male birth control pill, which has shown significant results in lab trials, could begin human testing before the end of the year.
The contraceptive, which was created by researchers at the University of Minnesota, has been 99% effective at preventing pregnancy in mice, with no apparent side effects. Rather than using hormones, the pill targets interactions with Vitamin A, which is a key component in fertility.
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The first male birth control pill, which has shown significant results in lab trials, could begin human testing before the end of the year.
The contraceptive, which was created by researchers at the University of Minnesota, has been 99% effective at preventing pregnancy in mice, with no apparent side effects. Rather than using hormones, the pill targets interactions with Vitamin A, which is a key component in fertility.
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Synanceia verrucosa is a species of venomous fish in the family Synanceiidae, commonly known as the reef stonefish. It is the most widespread species of stonefish, mostly found in shallow waters of the Red Sea and the Indo-Pacific. Wikipedia
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Family: Synanceiidae
Genus: Synanceia
Species: S. verrucosa
How toxic is stone fish: If you inadvertently step on a stonefish thinking it's a harmless rock, it will pop up its dorsal spines and release venom from two sacs at the base of each spine. Unsurprisingly, the more venom that is injected, the worse it is for you. Stings result in terrible pain, swelling, necrosis (tissue death) and even death.
What is the deadliest fish: Of the estimated 1,200 venomous fish species on Earth, the stonefish is the most lethal – with enough toxin to kill an adult human in under an hour.
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Family: Synanceiidae
Genus: Synanceia
Species: S. verrucosa
How toxic is stone fish: If you inadvertently step on a stonefish thinking it's a harmless rock, it will pop up its dorsal spines and release venom from two sacs at the base of each spine. Unsurprisingly, the more venom that is injected, the worse it is for you. Stings result in terrible pain, swelling, necrosis (tissue death) and even death.
What is the deadliest fish: Of the estimated 1,200 venomous fish species on Earth, the stonefish is the most lethal – with enough toxin to kill an adult human in under an hour.
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The ringtail is a mammal of the raccoon family native to arid regions of North America. It is widely distributed and well adapted to disturbed areas. It has been legally trapped for its fur. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Wikipedia
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Procyonidae
Genus: Bassariscus
Species: B. astutus
Are ringtail cats related to lemurs: But despite their appearance, the Ringtail is neither lemur nor cat, but in fact are members of the raccoon family.
Are ringtail cats rare: Ringtails are distributed statewide, but uncommon in lower Rio Grande and Coastal Plains of southern Texas.
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Procyonidae
Genus: Bassariscus
Species: B. astutus
Are ringtail cats related to lemurs: But despite their appearance, the Ringtail is neither lemur nor cat, but in fact are members of the raccoon family.
Are ringtail cats rare: Ringtails are distributed statewide, but uncommon in lower Rio Grande and Coastal Plains of southern Texas.
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