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Wren Laboratories launched saliva-based PCR COVID-19 test
On Nov. 12, 2020, Wren Laboratories announced that it had been granted an emergency use authorization by the FDA for its new proprietary saliva-based PCR laboratory diagnostic test to determine infection from COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). The easy-to-use collection device enables samples to be collected at home or office without medical supervision and easily transported at room…
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.
Moderna Announces Publication of Real-World Comparative Effectiveness Data for COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA in Adults Aged 65 Years and Older
On Nov. 11, 2026, Moderna announced the publication of results from a large real-world study evaluating the comparative effectiveness of mNEXSPIKE® (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) and Comirnaty® (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) among U.S. Veterans aged 65 years and older during the 2025-2026…First Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Oregon Dairy Cattle Confirmed
On Nov. 10, 2026, Preliminary detection of HPAI was identified through Oregon’s routine statewide milk surveillance program, with preliminary results reported by the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (OVDL) at Oregon State University (OSU) on November 6, 2026. The Oregon Department…Virtuoso Surgical Receives FDA De Novo Authorization for Its Robotic System for En Bloc Resection of Bladder Lesions
On Nov. 10, 2026, Virtuoso Surgical, the developer of miniaturized robotic tools for endoscopic surgery, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted De Novo authorization for the Virtuoso Endoscopy System. It is the first device in a…
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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