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The expensive tissue hypothesis ( ETH) relates brain and gut size in evolution (specifically in human evolution). It suggests that in order for an organism to evolve a large brain without a significant increase in basal metabolic rate (as seen in humans), the organism must use less energy on other expensive tissues; the paper introducing the ...
List of most expensive paintings. Salvator Mundi by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci ( c. 1500) This is a list of the highest known prices paid for paintings. The record is approximately US$ 450.3 million (which includes commission ), paid for Leonardo da Vinci 's Salvator Mundi ( c. 1500 ). The painting was sold in November 2017, [1] [2 ...
By Leroy Leo. (Reuters) - Guardant Health said its blood test to detect cancer that starts in the colon or rectum got an approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with the test moving ...
A cost-of-living index is a conceptual measurement goal, however, not a straightforward alternative to the CPI. A cost-of-living index would measure changes over time in the amount that consumers need to spend to reach a certain utility level or standard of living. Both the CPI and a cost-of-living index would reflect changes in the prices of ...
Star Wars Kenner Vintage 1977 to 1985 Complete Lot of 102 Figures. Price on eBay: $38,500. Though the original Star Wars movie was released in 1977, the toy line thrived throughout the 1980s ...
Osteomalacia is a disease characterized by the softening of the bones caused by impaired bone metabolism primarily due to inadequate levels of available phosphate, calcium, and vitamin D, or because of resorption of calcium. The impairment of bone metabolism causes inadequate bone mineralization . Osteomalacia in children is known as rickets ...
The short answer is yes, you can purchase an annuity at virtually any age, so long as you’re at least 18 or older. While there’s no federal law setting specific age restrictions for annuity ...
Answers.com, formerly known as WikiAnswers, is an Internet-based knowledge exchange. The Answers.com domain name was purchased by entrepreneurs Bill Gross and Henrik Jones at idealab in 1996. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The domain name was acquired by NetShepard and subsequently sold to GuruNet and then AFCV Holdings.