Oxford University researchers dated relics as first century AD
On Jun. 15, 2012, Oxford University researchers announced that a knucklebone claimed to be of John the Baptist…
FDA expanded licensure of PCV13 to include adults ages 50 years and older
On Jun. 7, 2012, the FDA expanded licensure of PCV13 for prevention of pneumococcal disease to include adults…
U.S. Dept of HHS Inspector General released report titled “Vaccines for Children Program: Vulnerabilities in Vaccine Management”
On Jun. 5, 2012, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General…
Scientists complete most comprehensive genetic analysis of corn to-date
On Jun. 3, 2012, an interdisciplinary team, led by researchers at Cornell University and the USDA Agricultural Research…
Tomato genome was published in Nature
On May 31, 2012, the tomato genome was published in Nature, culminating years of work by the Tomato…
United Nations Foundation launched Shot@Life campaign
On Apr. 1, 2012, the United Nations Foundation launched Shot@Life campaign. Shot@Life Champions represent strong supporters across the…
Entire genome of extinct Denisovan human decoded from fossil
On Feb. 7, 2012, The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, in Leipzig, Germany, completed the genome sequence…
Soybeans were domesticated
On Jan. 6, 2012, scientists reported that small-seeded soybeans indicating wild-type soybeans date to 9,000 years ago. Historical…
Revive & Restore was founded
In 2012, Ryan Phelan and Stewart Brand founded the Revive & Restore project within The Long Now Foundation,…
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) was first reported in Saudi Arabia
In 2012, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a viral respiratory illness, was first reported in Saudi Arabia in…
Addition of history of intussusception as a contraindication for rotavirus vaccination
On Oct. 21, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved revised prescribing information and…
Researchers reconstructed genome of the Black Death
On Oct. 13, 2011, an international team, led by researchers at McMaster University and the University of Tubingen…
UC-Berkeley neuroscientists first used NMR to elucidate mental images
On Sept. 22, 2011, UC-Berkeley neuroscientists, led by Jack Gallant, used functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and computational…
President Obama signed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
On Sept. 16, 2012 President Barack Obama signed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act which overhauled the U.S. patent…
National survey indicated HPV vaccine rates trail other teen vaccines
On Aug. 25, 2011, the National survey indicated HPV vaccine rates trail other teen vaccines. About 6 million…
Institute of Medicine issued the report titled “Review of Adverse Effects of Vaccines”
On Aug. 25, 2011, the Institute of Medicine issued the report titled “Review of Adverse Effects of Vaccines.”…
Genentech medicine approved for certain type of melanoma
On Aug. 17, 2011, Genentech announced that Elborafﾮ (vemurafenib) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of…
Genentech drug Zelboraf (vemurafenib) was approved
On Aug. 16, 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved vemurafenib tablets (Zelboraf, Hoffmann-LaRoche Inc.) for…
HIV/AIDS researcher David Ho won NIDA’s 2011 Avant-Garde Award
On Aug. 12, 2011, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of NIH, announced that Dr. David…
Genomeon was established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia
On Aug. 11, 2011, Genomeon was established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia by Dr. Harold…
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Siteman Cancer Center performed its 5,000th bone marrow transplant
On Aug. 9, 2011, the Siteman Cancer Center announced that it had performed its 5,000th bone marrow transplant,…
National Breastfeeding Month was established
On Aug. 6, 2011, the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) officially declared that August is National Breastfeeding Month….
FDA approved Boostrix to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis in older people
On Jul. 8, 2011, the FDA approved Boostrix (Tdap, GlaxoSmithKline) to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis in older…
Genome for endangered Tasmanian tiger was completed
On Jun. 28, 2011, to prevent extinction of the Tasmanian tiger, a team of scientists led by the…
Global eradication of rinderpest (cattle plague) was declared
On Jun. 28, 2011, during the 37th United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Conference, the 192 Member countries…
CDC hailed vaccinations as one of 10 public health achievements of first decade of 21st century
On May 20, 2011, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hailed vaccinations as one of…
Zostavax was approved by the FDA to prevent shingles in individuals 50 years of age and older
On Mar. 24, 2011, Zostavax, manufactured by Merck of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, was approved by the U.S….
Gilead Sciences acquired Calistoga Pharmaceuticals for $375 Million
On Feb. 22, 2011, Foster City, Calif-based Gilead Sciences and Calistoga Pharmaceuticals announced Gilead’s acquisition of Calistoga for…
HHS released US National Vaccine Plan, covers activities, goals, and priorities for 2010-2015
On Feb. 15, 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the U.S. National Vaccine…
International Year of Chemistry was declared
In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2011 the International Year of Chemistry at the 63rd meeting…