Genome of the macaw sequenced
On May 8, 2013, a research team from Texas A&M, led by Drs. Christopher Seabury and Ian Tizard…
President Obama signed an order that initiated the budget sequestration
On Mar. 1, 2013, as required by statute, President Obama signed an order that initiated the budget sequestration….
FDA approved use of Prevnar 13 vaccine in older children and teens (6-17 years)
On Jan. 25, 2013, Pfizer announced the FDA had granted approval for the expansion of the companyï¾’s pneumococcal…
Genome sequence of diamondback moth completed
On Jan. 13, 2013 an international research team led by the Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University announced they…
A milestone in protection from influenza was reached with FDA approval for Novartis to manufacture seasonal influenza vaccine using cell-based technology in a US facility
On Nov. 20, 2012, the FDA approved a seasonal flu vaccine produced by Novartis using animal cell culture…
International team sequenced the bread wheat genome
On Nov. 14, 2012, scientists from the U.S., United Kingdom and Germany announced they had completed the first…
ACIP voted to recommend use of HibMenCY vaccine in infants at increased risk for meningococcal disease
On Oct. 24, 2012, the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) voted to recommend use of HibMenCY (Menhibrix, GlaxoSmithKline),…
Lucentis approved for treatment of diabetic macular edema
On Aug. 10. 2012, Genentech announced that Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug…
The FDA’s “Breakthrough Therapy Designation” was created
On Jul. 9, 2012, the FDA created the “Breakthrough Therapy Designation” that expedites development and review of drugs…
ACIP expanded PCV13 immunization recommendations
On Jun. 26, 2012, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices…
Roche announced the closure of the Nutley/Clifton campus
On Jun. 26, 2012, Roche announced it had closed the Nutley plant, established in 1929. The Nutley plant…
The Helix Center Biotech Incubator opened its doors
On Jun. 25, 2012, the Helix Center Biotech Incubator opened its doors, owned and operated by the St….
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 on May 31, 2012, culminating years of…
The Golden Goose Award was founded
On Apr. 25, 2012 U.S. Representatives Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.), Charlie Dent (R-Pa.), and Robert J. Dold (R-Ill.) joined…
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…
The Alberta Transplant Institute was founded
On Dec. 16, 2011, the $1.28 million dollar Alberta Transplant Innovation Fund (ATIF) was established to fund research…
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.”…