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  • Idiosyncrasies in the cleaning power of a particular enzyme can be largely genetic, which is a white-hot area of scientific research at the moment.

    The Source Woodson Merrell 2008

  • Idiosyncrasies in the cleaning power of a particular enzyme can be largely genetic, which is a white-hot area of scientific research at the moment.

    The Source Woodson Merrell 2008

  • Along with the roadside assistance wallet card, the care package contained a cute little notebook, a deck of Mini playing cards, and a card to fit in one of the two glove boxes titled "The Idiosyncrasies of Your New Mini."

    Helpful hints for new car owners 2007

  • Along with the roadside assistance wallet card, the care package contained a cute little notebook, a deck of Mini playing cards, and a card to fit in one of the two glove boxes titled "The Idiosyncrasies of Your New Mini."

    Helpful hints for new car owners 2007

  • From the journal Drug Metabolism and Disposition (a.k.a. DMD) Food Idiosyncrasies: Beetroot and Asparagus: interesting paper on genetic differences in food metabolism. 10% of people experience 'beeturia' (red urine after eating beetroot) - and as to the notorious effect of asparagus, well, the plot thickens.

    Reasons to avoid vegetables Ray Girvan 2003

  • From the journal Drug Metabolism and Disposition (a.k.a. DMD) Food Idiosyncrasies: Beetroot and Asparagus: interesting paper on genetic differences in food metabolism. 10% of people experience 'beeturia' (red urine after eating beetroot) - and as to the notorious effect of asparagus, well, the plot thickens.

    Archive 2003-12-01 Ray Girvan 2003

  • Idiosyncrasies are often hereditary and often acquired.

    Scientific American Supplement, No. 358, November 11, 1882 Various

  • Idiosyncrasies may be temporary only -- that is, due to an existing condition of the organism, which, whether natural or morbid, is of a transitory character.

    Scientific American Supplement, No. 358, November 11, 1882 Various

  • Idiosyncrasies may, however, be overcome, especially those of a mental character.

    Scientific American Supplement, No. 358, November 11, 1882 Various

  • Idiosyncrasies are to be expected of the amputated folk who seek out lonely tenement bedrooms for a home.

    A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago Ben Hecht 1929

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