In a first, genetically edited pig kidney was transplanted into a human
On Mar. 21, 2024, Harvard Medical School physician-scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital announced they had successfully transplanted a…
FDA approved nonsteroidal treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
On Mar. 21, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Italfarmaco’s Duvyzat (givinostat) oral medication for…
Eledon Pharma announced use of tegoprubart in first-ever transplant of genetically modified kidney from a pig to a human
On Mar. 21, 2024, Eledon Pharmaceuticals announced that tegoprubart, the company’s investigational anti-CD40L antibody, was used as a…
Goat tested positive for same influenza virus affecting poultry in Stevens County, Minnesota
On Mar. 20, 2024, the Minnesota Board of Health announced that a Stevens County goat kid (juvenile goat)…
USDA approved genetically modified hemp plant to reduce THC and CBC levels
On Mar. 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced they had reviewed a University of Wisconsin…
Severe lung infection during COVID-19 caused damage to the heart
On Mar. 20, 2024, a National Institutes of Health-supported study reported that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19,…
USDA researchers used edible blue-green algae to protect honey bees against viruses
On Mar. 19, 2024, scientists at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)ﾒs Agricultural Research Service (ARS) announced…
NIH studies found severe symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome,’ but no evidence of brain injury or abnormalities
On Mar. 18, 2024, using advanced imaging techniques and in-depth clinical assessments, a research team at the National…
Biotechnology | Disease | FDA | Therapeutics
FDA approved first gene therapy for children with metachromatic leukodystrophy
On Mar. 18, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Orchard Therapeutics’ Lenmeldy (atidarsagene autotemcel), the…
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized ban on ongoing uses of asbestos to protect people from cancer
On Mar. 18, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to prohibit ongoing uses…
Microsoft and Fred Hutch Working together to end cancer faster
On Mar. 14, 2024, Microsoft and the Fred Hutch announced a collaboration to end cancer faster, applying machine…
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FDA approved first treatment for patients with liver scarring due to fatty liver disease
On Mar. 14, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ Rezdiffra (resmetirom) for the…
COVID reduced global life expectancy by 1.6 years
On Mar. 14, 2024, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) released all-cause mortality, life expectancy, and…
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NIH researchers identified brain connections associated with ADHD in youth
On Mar. 13, 2024, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced they had discovered that symptoms…
University of Illinois and Universidade de Sao Paulo develop first transgenic cow to produce human insulin in her milk
On Mar. 13, 2024, an unassuming brown bovine from the south of Brazil has made history as the…
National Science Board published “The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2024”
On Mar. 13, 2024, the National Science Board (NSB) published The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2024,…
Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer
On Mar. 13, 2024, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center announced that a blood test intended for screening for…
Global child deaths reached historic low in 2022
On Mar. 12, 2024, the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) reported that the…
Penguins tested positive for Avian Flu on South Georgia
On Mar. 11, 2024, the British Antarctic Survey reported that penguins on the sub-Antarctic Islands of South Georgia…
Biotechnology | CDC | FDA | Infectious Disease | Influenza | Vaccine
U.S. transitioning to trivalent flu vaccines for 2024-2025
On Mar. 8, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee…
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Wegovy received FDA approval for cardiovascular risk reduction in adults with known heart disease or obesity
On Mar. 8, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new indication for use of Novo…
Psittacosis reported in European region
On Mar. 5, 2024, the World Health Organization announced that In February 2024, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Sweden and…
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FDA cleared first Over-the-Counter continuous glucose monitor
On Mar. 5, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared for marketing the first over-the-counter (OTC)…
Hugel Received FDA Approval in the U.S. of Letybo (letibotulinumtoxinA-wlbg) for Injection for Treatment of Glabellar Lines
On Mar. 4, 2024, Hugel America announced it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval on its…
New antibodies target ‘Dark Side’ of influenza virus protein
On Mar. 1, 2024, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced they had identified antibodies targeting…
U.S. CDC Advisory Committee recommended use of Valneva’s single-dose Chikungunya caccine IXCHIQ
On Feb. 29, 2024, Valneva announced that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventionﾒs (CDC) Advisory Committee…
Novavax’s protein-based non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine available as additional dose for individuals aged 65 and older
On Feb. 28, 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventionﾒs (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices…
FDA and industry actions end sales of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) used in U.S. food packaging
On Feb. 28, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that grease-proofing materials containing per- and…
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CDC Advisory Committee recommended older adults able to receive additional dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine
On Feb. 28, 2024, the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) announced a recommendation for adults ages…
C2N Diagnostics’ PrecivityAD2™ Blood Test Receives MHRA Medical Device Certification in the United Kingdom
On Feb. 24, 2024, C2N Diagnostics (C2N) announced the medical device registration from the United Kingdom’s Medicines and…