function in. 1  chromosomal disorders (in chromosomal disorder) 2  crop production (in Poaceae: Economic and ecological importance) 3  fern evolution (in fern: Chromosome numbers and polyploidy) 4  speciation (in evolution: Polyploidy)
The American Medical Association (AMA), founded in 1847 and incorporated in 1897, is the largest association of physiciansâboth MDs and DOs âand medical students in the United States.
Amnesty International was founded in London in 1961, following the publication of the article The Forgotten Prisoners in The Observer on 28 May 1961, by the lawyer Peter Benenson. Amnesty draws attention to human rights abuses and campaigns for compliance with international laws and standards.