Synopsis. Gregor Mendel, known as the father of modern genetics, was born in Austria in 1822. A monk, Mendel discovered the basic principles of heredity through experiments in his monastery's garden.
What is Tenormin? Tenormin (atenolol) is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Tenormin is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Tenormin is also used to lower the risk of death after a heart attack.
Highlights. 1  Atenolol is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. It can also help prevent heart attack or heart damage after a heart attack. 2  This drug comes as a tablet you take by mouth. 3  Atenolol is available as the brand-name drug Tenormin. Itâs also available as a generic drug.