high-endurance DNA origami snap-through switch for functional nanoscale control
On Jun. 24, 2026, researchers from the Technical University of Munich presented a DNA origami–based, mechanically bistable snap-through…
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Johnson & Johnson Invests more than $1 Billion to Strengthen Contact Lens Manufacturing in Jacksonville, Florida
On Jun. 15, 2026, Johnson & Johnson announced an investment of more than $1 billion in Jacksonville, Florida…
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Bioprinting Cartilage, Producing Stem Cells Fill ISS Research Schedule
On Jun. 4, 2026, 3D bioprinting and stem cell research were the main research topics aboard the International…
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Microrobots repair spinal cord
On Jun. 2, 2026, a research team from ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich (UZH) announced it…
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New MRI sensors developed at MIT sensitively detect target molecules in the brain and body.
On May 27, 2026, researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology announced that MRI can noninvasively capture detailed images…
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New kidney stone treatment powered by biomedical engineering research receives FDA approval
On May 25, 2026, Virginia Tech researchers announced they have received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for…
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Princeton scientists make 3D bio-electronic hybrid system using brain cells
On Apr. 24, 2026, researchers at Princeton University announce they have developed a 3-dimensional device that merges living…
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Researchers Develop DNA-Based Bio-Transistor Enabling Molecular Computation and Memory
On Apr. 22, 2026, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced that a research team…
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Cornell Scientists take big step toward safe, reversible male contraception
On Apr. 7, 2026, Cornell scientists announce they have taken a major step toward developing a safe, reversible,…
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Life Science Industry’s Rapid Growth in Washington State Challenged by NIH Budget Cuts
On Apr. 7, 2026, LifeScienceHistory.com, formerly WashingtonLifeScience.com, announces release of a report highlighting the challenges of Washington State’s…
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Artificial Intelligence | Biotechnology | Cloning | CRISPR | Diagnostics | Genomics | Implants | Infectious Disease | Life Science History | Medical Device | Nanotechnology | Neurology | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Pharmaceutical | Quantum | Therapeutics | U.S. Congress
China Tops U.S. in R&D Spending
On Mar. 31, 2026, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), reports that China has officially crept…
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China biotech deals hit record as innovative drugs draw interest of multinationals
On Mar. 29, 2026, The South China Morning Post reported the cross-border outlicensing activities of Chinese biotech firms…
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Implantable ‘Living Pharmacy’ Produces Multiple Drugs Inside the Body
On Mar. 27, 2026, A multi-institutional team of scientists, co-led by Northwestern University, has taken a crucial step…
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National survey of NIH-funded researchers shows precarious state of U.S. science — ‘This is like the Titanic’
On Mar. 19, 2026, a nationwide STAT survey of federally funded researchers reveals that, a year after Donald…
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Nia Therapeutics Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for AI-Guided Brain Implant to Treat Memory Loss
On Mar. 18, 2026, Nia Therapeutics announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Breakthrough Device…
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China approves world’s first brain implant for commercialisation
On Mar. 14, 2026, China has approved its first brain implant designed to help people with paralysis regain…
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Stanley Family Foundation renews commitment to accelerate psychiatric research at Broad Institute
On Mar. 12, 2026, the Stanley Family Foundation renewed its commitment to psychiatric research at the Broad Institute,…
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Mass General Brigham Receives Transformative $50 Million Gift to Shape Future of Cancer Research
On Mar. 12, 2026, Mass General Brigham (MGB) announced it has received a $50 million gift that will…
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New microscope reveals living cells in unprecedented detail
On Mar. 2, 2026, Stanford scientists announced that a one-of-a-kind instrument can show cell structures interacting in real…
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Tissue Chips in Space 2.0 Will Reveal Age-Related Disease Mechanisms and Possible Therapies
On Feb. 17, 2026, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the International Space Station National Laboratory (ISS-NL)…
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Danaher Acquires Masimo for $9.9 Billion
On Feb. 17, 2026, Danaher announced a definitive agreement to acquire Masimo a leading specialty diagnostics provider of…
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PNNL Powers Biotechnology, Grid Operations, Nuclear Science Through Genesis AI for Science Mission
On Feb. 17, 2026, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) announces it has joined…
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Pitt Launches $25M Trivedi Institute to Translate Space Science into Breakthroughs for Human Health
On Jan. 29, 2026, the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences announced the launch of the Trivedi Institute for…
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Artificial Intelligence | Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Medical Device | Oncology | Quantum | Therapeutics
Oxford team engineer quantum-enabled proteins, opening a new frontier in biotechnology
On Jan. 21, 2026, in a world first, a research team led by the University of Oxford’s Department…
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Dana-Farber Researchers Create Experimental AI-based Oncologist’s Assistant
On Jan. 20, 2026, Dana-Farber researchers announced developing an AI-based oncologist’s assistant that shows the potential for AI…
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U.S. healthcare spending soars to over $5 trillion in 2024
On Jan. 14, 2026, U.S. healthcare spending rose by 7.2% to $5.3 trillion in 2024 from $4.9 trillion…
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American Cancer Society Reports a Milestone 70 Percent 5-Year Survival Rate for all Cancers Combined
On Jan. 13, 2026, The American Cancer Society (ACS) released Cancer Statistics, 2026, the organization’s annual report on cancer facts and trends. The findings show, for…
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US FDA to limit regulation of health and fitness wearables
On Jan. 7, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that it will limit regulation of…
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University Engineers create robots barely visible to the naked eye that operate autonomously
On Dec. 17, 2025, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s (UPenn) School of Engineering and Applied Science, and…
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Penn researchers awarded $25M to conduct trial using smartphones to fight heart disease
On Dec. 16, 2025, The largest-ever study testing the effectiveness of an evidence-based approach to increasing physical activity…
