Thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (TOPLL) is a rare condition associated with ectopic bone formation in the thoracic spine.
The natural world is rich in chemical compounds with remarkable medicinal properties. A notable example is penicillin, discovered by chance from the Penicillium mold.
After years of trying, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is again seeking to withdraw approval of an antibiotic that is widely used by farmers