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Scientists used clues in the human genome to discover new inflammatory syndrome
On Oct. 27, 2020, researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced they had discovered a new inflammatory disorder called vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory and somatic syndrome (VEXAS), which is caused by mutations in the UBA1 gene. VEXAS causes symptoms that included blood clots in veins, recurrent fevers, pulmonary abnormalities and vacuoles (unusual…
Life Science Company Directory
Access a comprehensive, ‘daily-updated directory’ of life science companies located throughout Canada and the U.S., including CDMO, CRO & CMO, plus more, all password free.
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.
Life Science News & History
Explore life science news from today or yesterday, as well as discoveries, events, and news from last year, and beyond – all searchable by state, province, nation or key word.
Merck Drug Reduces Risk of Death by 32% Compared to Chemotherapy Awarded FDA Priority Review
On Oct. 26, 2026, Merck announced the first results from the pivotal Phase 3 TroFuse-005 trial evaluating sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT), an investigational TROP2-directed antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) being developed in collaboration with Kelun-Biotech, in patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer…FDA Approves First Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Pediatric Patients
On Oct. 23, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it has approved Awiqli (insulin icodec-abae) injection, a long-acting insulin analog, as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in pediatric patients aged 10 years and…CDC Reports 4,811 Patients Admitted to Hospitals with Influenza, Cases Continue to Rise
On Oct. 23, 2026, the U.S. Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 4,811 patients were admitted to hospitals with influenza in the past week. Seasonal influenza activity remains low nationally but multiple surveillance indicators, including the percent of specimens…
Life Science Toons & Teasers
Enjoy original life science cartoons from today and historical cartoons from yesterday illustrating the current NIH crisis, COVID-19 Pandemic, scientific milestones, pioneering scientists, infectious disease, the FDA, and other topics.
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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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"... the scientist would maintain that knowledge in of itself is wholly good, and that there should be and are methods of dealing with misuses of knowledge by the ruffian or the bully other than by suppressing the knowledge."
~ Percy Williams Bridgman, U.S. physicist (Nobel Laureate, 1946)
(1882-1961)
