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OHSU Knight Cancer Challenge announced $100 million gift
On Jul. 28, 2014, Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) Knight Cancer Institute announced it has received a $100 million gift to fuel its ambitious vision to stop cancer in its tracks. A donor, who wishes to remain unnamed, pledged the funds as part of OHSU’s unprecedented $1 billion campaign to support the Knight Cancer…
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If you are a life science company or non-profit research organization that has been omitted from the directory, we apologize. To be included or to submit updates, please email your company or organization information to: info@LifeScienceHistory.com.
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Michigan reports 9,253 cyclosporiasis cases as infection outbreak expands
On Jul. 27, 2026, Michigan health officials reported 9,253 cases of cyclosporiasis, an increase of 1,077 cases since their last update on Friday, as the intestinal infection outbreak grows. The outbreak in Michigan has resulted in 160 hospitalizations, according to…Argenx to Acquire Forte Biosciences for $2.2 billion
On Jul. 27, 2026, argenx, a global immunology innovation company, and Dallas-based Forte Biosciences announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which argenx will acquire Forte Biosciences for $77 per share in cash, representing a total…Ebola infections in DR Congo surge to 3,200, with 1,405 deaths
On Jul. 27, 2026, the number of people infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 3,200, according to government data, including at least 1,405 deaths. The data was released on Sunday as medics struggle…
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Explore the invisible life science world around you – science at the nanoscale, one-billionth of a meter or about one ten-thousandth the diameter of a human hair.
We have compiled a wide range of imagery that we hope stimulates your curiosity and interest in the invisible life science world. Current branches of microscopy range from electron, transmission and scanning to ultrafast, low-energy, photoemission, atomic beam and more.
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Earth is a Rock, Let the DNA Mold Me
Experience “Earth is a Rock, Let the DNA Mold Me” — a rewritten 1974 hit rock n’ roll song celebrating science and scientists everywhere from astronomy, geology, and genomics to computing, medicine, and nanotechnology.
“Earth is a Rock” recognizes over 100 notable scientists, and more than thirty Nobel laureates, industry leaders, Hollywood stars, companies, medical, scientific, and computing terms and more.
Earth is a Rock is written by Phil Ness, Norman Dolph and Paul DiFranco. The song is co-produced by TJ Maher and Paul DiFranco. The video is produced by Phil Ness and James Hutchens.
The song is a rewrite of “Life is a Rock, But the Radio Rolled Me” released in 1974, written by the late Norman Dolph (lyrics) and Paul DiFranco (music). The original song, written about rock music history, was No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and No. 33 on the UK Singles chart.
The song is also available on leading streaming platforms including: Amazon Music, Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.
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