CDC warned of Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry flocks
On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 109 people from…
World Health Organization confirmed case of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in Australia
On May 22, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the first confirmed case of human infection…
Research and Development Study shows U.S. Trends and International Comparisons
On May, 21, 2024, a study by the National Science Board (NSB) showed that the United States is…
Neanderthal–human baby-making was recent — and brief
On May 21, 2024, an analysis of ancient and modern genomes suggested contemporary people’s Neanderthal DNA came from…
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in three new dairy herds in Michigan
On May 20, 2024, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced the detection of highly…
Repeat COVID-19 vaccinations elicit antibodies that neutralize variants, other viruses
On May 17, 2024, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis announced a study had…
USDA awarded $22.2 million in farm bill funding to protect animal health
On May 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) annunced…
50,000-year-old Neanderthal bones unearthed in Brazil contain ancient herpes viruses
On May 15, 2024, researchers at Brazil’s Federal University of São Paulo announced they had found ancient herpes…
CPRIT added $52 million to fight against cancer
On May 15, 2024, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced that it had approved…
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Scientists unraveled genetic basis for neurodegenerative disorders that affect vision
On May 15, 2024, a team of scientists led by National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers announced it…
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American Association for Cancer Research released biennial Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024
On May 15, 2024, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) released its biennial Cancer Disparities Progress Report…
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Roche announced FDA approval of HPV self-collection solutions in the U.S. , expanding screening to help eliminate cervical cancer
On May 14, 2024, Roche announced the U.S. FDA approval of its human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection solution, one…
The first outbreak of yellow fever was occurred on the island of Barbados
In 1647, the first outbreak of yellow fever occurred on the island of Barbados.
Physician William Harvey discovered the circulation of blood and blood transfusion was attempted
In 1628, British physician William Harvey discovered the circulation of blood. Blood transfusion was attempted soon after.
Dutch optician Zacharias Janssen invented the compound microscope
In 1604, Dutch optician Zacharias Janssen is recognized as the inventor the compound microscope. Though rudimentary, the Janssen…
William Harvey described the circulatory system
In 1628, William Harvey, an English physician, published the “De Motu Cordis” (On the Motion of the Heart…
Microbes move overseas on imported animals and food products
In 1520, countless microbes moved overseas on turkeys imported into Europe from America, on orange trees into Portugal…
Darwin man worm
Caricature of Darwin’s ‘theory of natural selection’ in the Punch almanac for 1882, published at the end of…
Darwin & Natural Selection
“A Venerable Orang-outang”, a caricature of Charles Darwin as an ape published in The Hornet, a satirical magazine,…
Black history month
Black History Month Celebrates the pioneering accomplishments of James McCune Smith, Rebecca Lee Crumpler, Alexa Canady and Patricia…
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asian history month
Asian American and Pacific Islander History Month celebrates the scientific accomplishments of several firsts, from the first chemo…
Say “I don’t smoke” You’ll be in good company!
“Say I Don’t Smoke, You’ll be in Good Company” was published by the Irish Cancer Society (ca. 1987).
Break the Habit!
“Break the Habit!,” A quit smoking poster published by the New York State Department of Health, 1989.
A third of U.S. food outbreaks and 3,500 illnesses tied to non-irradiated eligible food
On May, 13, 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that of 482 U.S….
National Academies reported COVID-19 vaccines don’t cause many potential harms
On May 10, 2024, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine reported that the COVID-19 vaccines made…
Novavax and Sanofi announced licensing agreement to co-commercialize COVID-19 vaccine and novel COVID-19-influenza combination vaccines
On May 10, 2024, Novavax announced that it had entered into a co-exclusive licensing agreement with Sanofi. The…
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Montana Life Science Genealogy, 2018
Montana Life Science Genealogy illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organization in the State of Montana by…
British Columbia BioEvolution, 2018
British Columbia BioEvolution illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organization in the Province of British Columbia by…
Google DeepMind unveiled next generation of drug discovery AI model
On May 8, 2024, Google Deepmind announced it had unveiled the third major version of its “AlphaFold” artificial…
USDA, university researchers develop near chromosome-level genome for the Mojave Poppy bee
On May 2, 2024, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)ﾒs Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university…