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NIH-funded study shed light on abnormal neural function in rare genetic disorder
On Sept. 28, 2020, a genetic study identified neuronal abnormalities in the electrical activity of cortical cells derived from people with a rare genetic disorder called 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. The overexpression of a specific gene and exposure to several antipsychotic drugs helped restore normal cellular functioning. The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health…
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.
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures
On Sept. 28, 2026, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) engineers announced finding a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed. RNA vaccines, which have been proven…Pennsylvania Department of Health Reports Nearly 900 Measles Cases
On Sept. 25, 2026, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) reports 890 confirmed measles cases across 39 counties year-to date, and 129 cases in the last seven days. Less than 1% were fully vaccinated and 173 have been hospitalized. Two…Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition for the 2027 southern hemisphere influenza season
On Sept. 25, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced its recommendations for the viral composition of influenza (or ‘flu’) vaccines for use in the 2027 southern hemisphere influenza season. The announcement was made following an international consultation on the…
Life Science Toons & Teasers
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The Wave
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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