Genomes from 240 mammalian species revealed what makes the human genome unique
On Apr. 27, 2020, the Zoonomia Project team announced in in a special issue of Science, that had…
Geneticists linked DNA of famed sled dog Balto to modern breeds
On Apr. 27, 2023, On Apr. 27, 2023, researchers at Cornell University announced they had used ancient DNA…
Vertex announced U.S. FDA approval for TRIKAFTAï¾® in children with cystic fibrosis ages 2 through 5 with certain mutations
On Apr. 26, 2023, Vertex announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved the expanded use of…
U.S. FDA approved treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis associated with a mutation in the SOD1 gene
On Apr. 25, 2023, the U.S. FDA approved Qalsody (tofersen) to treat patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)…
Boehringer Ingelheim inaugurated largest European development centre for biotechnology
On Apr. 24, 2023, Boehringer Ingelheim inaugurated its state-of-the-art Biologicals Development Center in Biberach an der Ri�, Germany….
U.S. FDA issued Emergency Use Authorization for new COVID-19 Over-the-Counter at-home antigen test
On Apr. 24, 2023, the U.S. FDA authorized Status COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test for Home Use (manufactured by…
LU.S. state-by-state analysis of COVID-19 impact revealed driving forces behind variations in health published in The Lancet
On Apr. 23, 2023, the most comprehensive state-by-state analysis of the impacts of COVID-19 across the USA, published…
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued recommendation on screening for skin cancer
On Apr. 18, 2023, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published a final recommendation statement on screening…
Jennifer Doudna and Jill Banfield to lead $70 million initiative to edit the microbiome
On Apr. 17, 2023, a new initiative led by Jennifer Doudna and Jill Banfield at the Innovative Genomics…
U.S. FDA approves cell therapy for patients with blood cancers to reduce risk of infection after stem cell transplantation
On Apr. 17, 2023, the U.S. FDA approved Gamida Cell’s Omisirge (omidubicel-onlv), a substantially modified allogeneic (donor) cord…
Additional cases of Marburg virus disease reported in Equatorial Guinea
On Apr. 15, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that six additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Marburg virus…
Human infection with Avian influenza A(H3N8) virus reported by China
On Apr. 14, 2023, the National Health Commission of the Peopleï¾’s Republic of China reported a confirmed case…
U.S. FDA issued EUA for new COVID-19 over-the-counter at-home antigen test
On Apr. 14, 2023, the U.S. FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the Azure Fastep COVID-19 Antigen…
Parkinson’s disease biomarker found
On Apr. 13, 2023, in an enormous leap forward in the understanding of Parkinsonï¾’s disease (PD), researchers announced…
FDA authorizes marketing of MISHAï¾™ Knee System for people Suffering from knee osteoarthritis
On Apr. 10, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized for marketing Moximed’s MISHA Knee System, an…
Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed as cause of three California condor mortalities in Arizona
On Apr. 7, 2023, the U.S. National Park Service reported Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) had been confirmed…
Pfizer RSV vaccine 82% effective vs severe infection in infants, final data showed
On Apr. 5, 2023, Pfizer announced that experimental respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine was 82% effective in preventing…
FAO and WHO released report identifying food safety hazards of cell-based food
On Apr. 5, 2023, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO),…
Defense Public Health celebrated opening of new $248 million public health laboratory
On Apr. 5, 2023, Aberdeen Proving Ground South, formerly known as Edgewood, celebrated the opening of the Department…
Frequent testing reduced COVID-19 deaths in nursing facilities
On Apr. 4, 2023, NIH-funded research was announced from the University of Rochester and Harvard University that looked…
NanoViricides announced licensing agreement with Karveer Meditech to commercialize COVID drugs
On Apr. 4, 2023, NanoViricides announced that it had executed a license agreement with Karveer Meditech, Kolhapur, India,…
Extremely rare gene variants point to a potential cause of age-related macular degeneration
On Apr. 3, 2023, a study from the National Eye Institute (NEI) identified rare genetic variants that could…
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released National Cancer Plan
On Apr. 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a National Cancer Plan,…
First case of highly pathogenic Avian influenza confirmed in Klamath County
On Mar. 31, 2023, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agricultureï¾’s Animal and…
Moderna finalized agreement with Government of the Republic of Kenya to establish an mRNA manufacturing facility
On Mar. 30, 2023, Moderna and the Government of the Republic of Kenya announced they had finalized an…
Covid-19 pandemic and the expansion of the mortality gap between the U.S. and its European peers
On Mar. 29, 2023, the mortality gap between the United States and other high-income nations substantially expanded during…
U.S. FDA approved first Over-the-Counter Naloxone nasal spray
On Mar. 29, 2023, the U.S. FDA announced approval of Narcan, 4 milligram naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for…
WHO certified Azerbaijan and Tajikistan as malaria-free
On Mar. 29, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it had certified Azerbaijan and Tajikistan for…
CIRM invested $26 million in research
On Mar. 27, 2023, CIRM Board approved investing nearly $26 million in 17 projects in early-stage discovery research.The…
Thermo Fisher Scientific opened cell therapy facility at University of California, San Francisco
On Mar. 27. 2023, Thermo Fisher Scientific and the University of California, San Francisco, announced they will accelerate…