Hoffman-La Roche established U.S. plant in Nutley, NJ
In 1929, Hoffman-La Roche outgrew its New York offices, prompting the development of a new plant in Nutley,…
Thimerosal was commercialized by Eli Lilly
In 1928, Thimerosal was commercialized by Eli Lilly under the trade name Merthiolate, an antiseptic solution containing thimerosal,…
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory was founded
In 1928, Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, grew from the work of Dr. John Johnson, a biology professor at…
George Papanicolaou finds vaginal cell smears (the Pap smear) can reveal the presence of cervical cancer
In 1928, George Papanicolaou discovered that vaginal cell smears (the Pap smear) revealed the presence of cervical cancer….
Sir Alexander Fleming observed a culture of mold inhibiting growth of Staphylococcus bacteria in a petri dish
In 1928, Sir Alexander Fleming observed a culture of mold and discovered that the antibacterial substance was not…
Dr. Eaton MacKay was invited from Stanford to become the first director of research at the Scripps Metabolic Clinic
In 1928, Dr. Eaton MacKay was invited from Stanford University to become the first director of research at…
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation completed its first licensing agreement
On Feb. 19, 1927, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) completed its first licensing agreement with the Quaker…
George Washington Carver invented a process for producing paints and stains from soybeans, and was issued three patents for his work
In 1927, George Washington Carver invented a process for producing paints and stains from soybeans, and was issued…
Alliance formed between Roswell Garst and Henry Wallace to develop and promote hybrid seed corn
In 1927 an alliance was formed between Roswell Garst and Henry Wallace to develop and promote hybrid seed…
The iron lung was invented
In 1927, the iron lung was developed by Philip Drinker and Louis Agassiz Shaw at Harvard School of…
The Danforth Foundation was established
In 1927, The Danforth Foundation was a private, independent foundation established in 1927 by William H. Danforth founder…
A statue of Balto, the heroic lead dog on the Iditarod Trail, used to transport diphtheria serum, was erected in New York’s Central Park
In 1926, a statue of Balto, the heroic lead dog in the Iditarod Trail, used to transport diphtheria…
Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children was built on the Marquam Hill campus
In 1926, Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children was built on the Marquam Hill campus and becomes the first…
University of Wisconsin Board of Regents filed charter for Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
On Nov. 14, 1925, the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents filed the charter for the Wisconsin Alumni…
Charles Darwin & the Scopes “Monkey Trial” concluded
On Jul. 21, 1925, the Scopes Trial concluded with the jury finding John Stopes guilty. One year later,…
Charles Darwin & the Scopes “Monkey Trial” began
On Jul. 10, 1925, the Scopes Trial, often called the “Scopes Monkey Trial,” began in Dayton, TN, when…
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation was officially established
On Jun. 22, 1925, the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents officially established the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation…
ACLU sought teachers willing to challenge the Butler law banning the teaching of evolution
On May 4, 1925, a Chattanooga newspaper ran an item noting that the American Civil Liberties Union was…
Teaching of evolution prohibited in state-funded Tennessee schools
On Mar. 21, 1925, Tennessee Governor Austin Peay signed the Butler Act (Tenn. HB 185, 1925) which prohibited…
Tennessee Senate approved the Butler bill calling for a ban on the teaching of evolution
On Mar. 13, 1925, the Tennessee Senate approved the Butler bill 24 to 6 called for a ban…
Legislation in Tennessee called for a ban on the teaching of evolution
On Jan. 21, 1925, Representative John Washington Butler introduced legislation in the Tennessee House of Representatives that called…
The Cook County Hospital treated nearly 42,000 patients
In 1925, the Cook County Hospital treated nearly 42,000 patients, and a new building program began at a…
The Scripps Metabolic Clinic was founded
On Dec. 11, 1924, The Scripps Metabolic Clinic, a predecessor of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), was founded…
The Harrison Narcotic Act required prescriptions for products exceeding the allowable limit of narcotics
On Feb. 14, 1924, the Harrison Narcotic Act required prescriptions for products exceeding the allowable limit of narcotics…
Plan for Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children was announced
On Oct. 14, 1923, plans were announced for Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children. Frank S. Doernbecher was a…
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William Mansfield Clark alerted the public to the dangers of tetraethyl lead in gasoline
In 1923, William Mansfield Clark from the U.S. Department of Agriculture alerted the public to the dangers of…
The first observance of American Education Week occurred
On Dec. 4, 1921, the first observance of American Education Week began, running until December 10 with the…
Future President of the U.S. Franklin D Roosevelt became a victim of polio
In 1921, future President of the U.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) became a victim of polio at the…
Frederick Banting and Charles Best administered insulin from the pancreas’ of dogs proving insulin’s efficacy in treating human diabetes
In 1921, Frederick Banting and Charles Best who extracted the hormone insulin from the pancreas’ of dogs and…
Hollister-Stier Laboratories was founded in Spokane by chemist Guy Hollister and Robert E Stier, MD
In 1921, Hollister-Stier Laboratories, located in Spokane, is the oldest name in allergy science. The company was founded…