Haldan Keffer Hartline was awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine
In 1967, H. Keffer Hartline, born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania and graduate of Layfayette College in Easton, PA (B.Sc….
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The US Department of Health transfered responsibility for quarantine to the National Communicable Disease Center
In 1967, the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare transfered responsibility for quarantine to the National Communicable…
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Willem J Kolff, the “father of artificial organs” joined the University of Utah
In 1967, Willem J. Kolff joined the University of Utah as head of the newly formed Department of…
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The term genetic resources was coined by Sir Otto Frankel, a renowned plant breeder from Australia
In 1967, the term genetic resources was coined by Sir Otto Frankel, a renowned plant breeder from Australia.
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Self-Care Unit opened at the Medical College of Virginia
In 1967, The Medical College of Virginia Self-Care Unit opened and later was named for former Dean of…
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The National Academy of Sciences reported that adding antibiotics to animal food may leave traces of antibiotics in meat
In 1967, the National Academy of Sciences reported that the practice of adding antibiotics to animal food, while…
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Carl Woese, an American microbiologist, suggested that RNA was the earliest source of genetic information
In 1967, Carl Woese, an American microbiologist, suggested that RNA was the earliest source of genetic information.
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Fair Packaging and Labeling Act required all consumer products in interstate commerce to be honestly and informatively labeled
In 1967 the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA or Act), enacted by the U.S. Congress directs the…
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The Global Smallpox Eradication Program was launched by WHO
In 1967, the Global Smallpox Eradication Program was launched by WHO. During the first year of the program,…
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Study showed relationship between human and avian flu viruses
In 1967, Dr. H.G. Pereira and colleagues propose a relationship between human and avian flu viruses after a…
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Pancreas transplant first completed at the University of Minnesota
On Dec. 17, 1966, a pancreas transplant was first completed under the direction of Richard C. Lillehei, William…
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The Child Protection Act was passed by the U.S. Congress
On Nov. 3, 1966, the Child Protection Act was passed by the U.S. Congress. The bill enlarged the…
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The US Congress enacted the National Sea Grant College Program Act
On Oct. 15, 1966, the U.S. Congress enacted the National Sea Grant College Program Act. Today, the National…
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The Animal Welfare Act was passed by the U.S. Congress, the first law that protected research animals
On Aug. 24, 1966, the U.S. Congress passed legislation that became known as the Animal Welfare Act (P.L….
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to William Oliver Baker
In 1966, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to William Oliver Baker “to recognize distinguished services…
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The University of Calgary was founded
On Apr. 29, 1966, the University of Calgary (UCalgary) was founded as the Calgary branch of the University…
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CDC announced the first national measles eradication campaign
In January 1966, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Smallpox Eradication Program was established in…
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The universal biohazard symbol warning sign used in doctor offices and medical establishments was developed
In 1966, the universal biohazard symbol (fire orange) warning sign used in doctor offices and medical establishments was…
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Headline in the Manila Bulletin read MARCOS GETS MIRACLE RICE
In 1966, a headline in the Manila Bulletin read MARCOS GETS MIRACLE RICE – the first time the…
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Kimishige Ishizaka, along with his wife Teruko Ishizaka, first described a new antibody isotype: immunoglobulin E (IgE)
In 1966, Kimishige (“Kimi”) Ishizaka, along with his wife Teruko (‘Terry’) Ishizaka, first described a new antibody isotype:…
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The World Heath Organization implemented vaccination program to eradicate smallpox from the world in ten years
In 1966, members of the World Heath Organization implement a vaccination program to eradicate smallpox from the world…
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The FDA licensed amantadine, a new antiviral medication, as a prophylactic against influenza A
In 1966, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed amantadine (marketed as Symmetrel) to Du Pont, a…
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The CDC announced a national measles eradication campaign
In 1966, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a national measles eradication campaign.
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Thermus aquaticus was first discovered in Yellowstone National Park
In 1966, Thermus aquaticus was first discovered in the Mushroom Pool of Lower Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National…
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Pioneering work in inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy at Iowa State University led to an analysis tool that’s standard laboratories worldwide
In 1966, pioneering work in inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy at Iowa State University led to an analysis tool…
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A merger formed between the Detroit Institute for Cancer Research, Yates Cancer Detection Clinic, Michigan Cancer Registry, and the Michigan Cancer Foundation
In 1966, a merger formed between the Detroit Institute for Cancer Research, Yates Cancer Detection Clinic, Michigan Cancer…
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Medtronic purchased the patents related to implantable pacemakers from Drs. Greatbatch and Chardack
In 1966, Medtronic purchased the patents related to implantable pacemakers from Drs. Wilson Greatbatch and William Chardack. Building…
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Washington Univesrity – St Louis Physician Carlos Perez, MD, initiated a program for the training of radiation therapy technologists
In 1966, Washington Univesrity – St. Louis physician Carlos Perez, MD, initiated a program for the training of…
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The Duke University Primate Center (Duke Lemur Center) was established
In 1966, the Duke University Primate Center, now known as the Duke Lemur Center, was established on 80…
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The MCSC School of Allied Health Sciences (College of Health Profession) was founded
In 1966, the School of Allied Health Sciences was founded at the MCSC. It later became the College…
