In fact, most of Dubaiâs economy is centered on money or conspicuous consumption. Although the city boasts scenic coastline and a desert oasis, there is little to do outside of spending money in large shopping centers or on expensive outings, such as day-trips on yachts or renting a helicopter.
Thalidomide was originally developed to treat morning sickness in pregnant women. Its use was stopped because it was found to cause birth defects. Thalidomide is now used as a treatment for cancer but it must not be taken in pregnancy.halidomide was originally developed to treat morning sickness in pregnant women. Its use was stopped because it was found to cause birth defects. Thalidomide is now used as a treatment for cancer but it must not be taken in pregnancy.
The term virus (poison) was coined by Pasteur. Emil von Behring received the Nobel Prize in 1901 for his work with Shibasaburo Kitasato on the antitoxin serum for diptheria. Paul Ehrlich in 1912, announced the discovery of an effective cure for syphilis, the first chemotherapeutic agent for a bacterial disease.lexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928 whilst working at St Mary's Hospital in London and published the first paper on it the following year. He received the Nobel Prize in 1945, with Howard Florey and Ernst Chain, for their work on Penicillium notatum.