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Atomic Energy Commission issued a construction permit for University of Missouri research reactor
On Oct. 21, 1961, the Atomic Energy Commission issued a construction permit for the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR). MURR originated from discussions between Huber O. Croft, dean of the College of Engineering, and Elmer Ellis, the first president of the UM System about how a research reactor might stimulate greater scientific research at…
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.
1st Recipient of iPS Cell Sheet Transplant Set for Discharge
On Oct. 21, 2026, a woman in her 50s who received the first transplant of heart muscle cell sheets made from induced pluripotent stem, or iPS, cells is set to be discharged from a hospital in Osaka, a city in…OpenAI acquires Orchestra Bio Platform
On Oct. 20, 2026, OpenAI announced it has acquired Orchestra Bio, a platform that helps biopharma teams coordinate the complex process of drug development. They are bringing Orchestra’s team and technology together with Rosalind, their AI models and tools for…Merck to Acquire Silence Therapeutics for $1.3 Billion, Strengthening Rare Disease Platform
On Oct. 19, 2026, Merck announced it it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silence Therapeutics, a global clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in London, UK, focused on pioneering the design and development of siRNA (short interfering RNA) therapies…
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.
Classroom in Proposed Bryan University of Tennessee
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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"We are always slow in admitting any great change of which we do not see the intermediate steps."
~ Charles Darwin, British naturalist
(1809-1882)
