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COVID-19 pandemic sparked 3D printing engineering innovation
On Nov. 2, 2020, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) announced that in the Spring of 2020, as news spread of N95 mask and ventilator shortages in hospitals, researchers at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories sprang into action. To ensure a ready supply of ventilator parts for hospitals, the PNNL engineers set to work…
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.
Routine Milk Tank Testing Detects Colorado’s First Dairy HPAI Case Since 2024
On Oct. 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) has confirmed a detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a dairy in Weld County. This is the first HPAI detection in a Colorado dairy…historic measles outbreak hits Pennsylvania Amish, Worst in 35 years
On Oct. 30, 2026, the Associated Press reported that Lancaster County in central Pennsylvania, home to the largest Amish population in the U.S. — is the epicenter of the nation’s worst measles outbreak in 35 years. While they avoid many…First patient undergoes pioneering stem-cell treatment for Parkinson’s
On Oct. 30, 2026, a patient has undergone pioneering stem-cell therapy to treat Parkinson’s disease, the Japanese drugmaker behind the treatment said, in a world first following its conditional approval in the country. Sumitomo Pharma’s treatment involves transplanting millions of…
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.
Evolution of CRISPR
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.
If you have a microscopic image that you want to share, please e-mail: info@LifeScienceHistory.com.
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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