University of Washington Population Health Initiative received $210 million transformative gift from the Gates Foundation
On Oct. 25, 2016, the University of Washington’s Population Health Initiative received a $210 million gift from the…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Dentistry | Disease | Environmental
The CDC responded to the Flint, Michigan water crisis
On Jun. 24, 2016, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the results of its…
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The Toxic Substances Control Act updated for the 21st Century
On June 22, 2016, President Barack Obama signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century…
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Artificial Intelligence | Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Environmental | Marine Science | Non-Profit Research | Therapeutics
UCSD joined the National Microbiome Initiative, an effort to better understand microbiomes and develop tools to protect and restore healthy microbiome functionﾠ
On May 13, 2016, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) announced a new National…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Environmental | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Therapeutics
UO received $10 million gift for life sciences research from Columbia Sportswear’s Tim and Mary Boyle
On Mar. 3, 2016, the University of Oregon (UO) announced receipt of a $10 million gift from Tim…
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NASA Study Show Living bacteria riding with earth’s upper air currents
On Jan. 11, 2016, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) research scientist David J. Smith reported finding that…
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Common Pesticide May Increase Risk of ADHD
On Jan. 29, 2015, a Rutgers University study suggests that pregnant women and young children are more susceptible…
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Thomas Brock and Hudson Freeze receive the Golden Goose Award
On Sept. 19, 2013, Thomas Brock and Hudson Freeze received the Golden Goose Award for their discovery of…
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Mountain pine beetle genome was decoded
On Mar. 27, 2013, researchers at the University of British Columbia and Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre,…
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Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory announced $10 million legacy campaign
On Jun. 25, 2012, the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) announced the unveiling of its Legacy Campaign, a…
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The Belly Button Biodiversity project was launched
On Jan. 3, 2011, the Belly Button Biodiversity project was launched to investigate the microbes inhabiting our navels…
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The Earth Microbiome Project was envisoned
On Dec. 31 2010, In a meeting report from the Terabase Metagenomics Workshop in Snowbird, Utah, the Vision…
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Utah State University Scientist Identified World’s Largest Organism
On Sept. 30, 2010, Utah State University geneticist Karen Mock announced that testing of a forest-size collection of…
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US Supreme Court lifted a nationwide ban on cultivation of biotech alfalfa
On Jun. 21, 2010, In its first ruling on genetically engineered crops, the Supreme Court today overturned a…
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Biology | Biotechnology | Energy | Environmental | EPA | Neurology | NIH
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) responded to the Deepwater Horizon containment and cleanup
On May 28, 2010, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request for a…
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David Suzuki received the Right Livelihood Award for his climate change activism
On Oct. 13, 2009, environmentalist and former genetics professor David Suzuki received the Right Livelihood Award for his…
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CDC | Environmental | EPA
The CDC addressed widespread asbestos contamination in Libby, Montana
In 2009, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) addressed widespread asbestos contamination in Libby, Montana….
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Artificial Intelligence | Biotechnology | Cloning | Cryogenic | Environmental | Infectious Disease | Life Science History | Marine Science | Medical Device | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Organ Transplant | Organoids | Pharmaceutical | Robotics | Stem Cell | Vaccine
The Science & Entertainment Exchange Launches to Support Accurate Science in Movies
On Nov. 19, 2008, The Science & Entertainment Exchange was officially announced and launched by the National Academy…
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The Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act of 2007 authorized NIEHS Director to make grants for development of research centers
On May 13, 2008, the U.S. Congress passed the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act which amended the…
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The U.S. Surgeon General released a report on the harmful health consequences of involuntary exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke
On Jun. 27, 2006, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report on the harmful health consequences of involuntary…
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Biotechnology | Chemistry | Diagnostics | Environmental | Marine Science | Medical Device | Non-Profit Research
Grant from Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to Calit2 and the Venter Institute established CAMERA
On Jan. 17, 2006, researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) announced the development of a…
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The CDC responded to the crises presented by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
On Aug. 29, 2005, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) responded to the crises presented…
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The Georgia Legislature passed the Smoke Free Air Act
In 2005, the Georgia Legislature passed the Smoke Free Air Act, banning indoor smoking in publicly accessible buildings,…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Environmental | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Therapeutics
The National Center for Vermiculite and Asbestos-Related Cancers was established
Apr. 14, 2004, the National Center for Vermiculite and Asbestos-Related Cancers was established in Michigan in response to…
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The banteng, an endangered species, was cloned for the second time
On Apr. 1, 2003, the birth of a cloned banteng from a surrogate mother cow was announced by…
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Biotechnology | Chemistry | Environmental | EPA | NIH
OHSU received $11 million grant to fund new superfund research center
On Apr. 10, 2000, the Oregon Health Science Centers (OHSU) Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology…
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Thomas Brock and undergraduate student Hudson Freeze published their discovery of Thermus aquaticus
In August 1997, Thomas Brock and undergraduate student Hudson Freeze published their discovery of Thermus aquaticus, which they…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Environmental | NIH | Oncology
Scientists found that occupational exposure to benzene is associated with increased risks of developing acute non-lymphocytic leukemia
In 1997, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Chinese scientists found that occupational exposure to benzene is associated…
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EPA’s ‘lead-based paint right-to-know’ program extended to single-family home transactions
Dec. 5, 1996, marked the first time that all home buyers and tenants have the right to know…
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Biotechnology | Cardiology | Disease | Energy | Environmental | EPA | Neurology
The Environmental Protection Agency took final step in phaseout of leaded gasoline
On Jan. 29, 1996, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Carol M. Browner took the last steps concluding a…
