Part one of term paper
One hundred years ago, a young chemist in Germany made a discovery which, today, continues to ease our aches and pains, reduce our fevers, fight inflammation and save lives. On August 10, 1897, this chemist, Felix Hoffmann, discovered a stable form of acetylsalicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin. Hoffmann had been seeking a pain-r ...

Part two of term paper
... of extensive medical research and has gained recognition for life-saving properties as a cardiac care regime for millions of people. Bayer remains at the forefront as the major marketer of aspirin worldwide and is supporting research aimed at discovering new applications for its wonder drug, possibly helping to prevent everything from heart attacks to certain types of cancer and even Alzheimer's disease. Aspirin: from willow tree to Nobel Prize Aspirin's active ingredient, acetylsalicyl ...