Ancient DNA from horses slaughtered by Neanderthals sheds light on equine evolution
On Oct. 1, 2025, researchers excavating a site known as Schöningen in northern Germany reported finding 300,000-year-old genes,…
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Genetic discovery links new gene to autism spectrum disorder
On Dec. 19, 2024, researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Canada and the Istituto Giannina…
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DNA analysis unveils new information about Pompeii victims
On Nov. 7, 2024, a team of scientists announced that DNA analysis of Pompeii victims who perished during…
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Spanish, Italian and French Health Authorities expanded recommendations for use of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
On Jan. 5, 2023, Novavax announced that Spain’s Public Health Commission, Italy’s Ministry of Health, and France’s Haute…
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First case of SARS-CoV-2 in mink confirmed in Oregon
On Nov. 27, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it had confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2…
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Sanofi updated Kevzara (sarilumab) phase 3 trial in severe and critically ill COVID-19 patients outside the US
On Sept. 1, 2020, Sanofi announced that the global Phase 3 trial investigating intravenously administered Kevzara (sarilumab) at…
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AstraZeneca concluded agreement with the EC for supply of up to 400 million doses of AZD1222 COVID-19 vaccine
On Aug. 14, 2020, AstraZeneca concluded an agreement with the European Commission (EC) to supply up to 400…
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Sanofi and GSK announced discussions with EU to supply up to 300 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
On Jul. 31, 2020, Sanofi and GSK announced advanced discussions, with the European Commission for the supply of…
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RedHill Biopharma received approval for phase 2/3 COVID-19 study in Russia
On Jul. 16, 2020, RedHill Biopharma announced approval from the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation for…
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Constant Therapeutics’ TXA127 tested in multiple clinical trials for COVID-19 patients
On Jul. 8, 2020, Constant Therapeutics reported that its peptide drug TXA127 was tested in a series of…
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The Jenner Institute signed agreement with Advent to develop a novel coronavirus vaccine
On May 28, 2020, the Jenner Institute, University of Oxford, UK and Advent Srl ﾖ an IRBM company,…
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Clinical trial in COVID-19 patients tests anti-inflammatory drug developed 25 years ago at Scripps Research
On Apr. 29, 2020, an anti-inflammatory drug developed at Scripps Research 25 years ago tested as a way…
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The largest outbreak of Ebola occurred in West Africa
In 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that largest outbreak of Ebola in history had occurred, and…
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Merck announced it was closing its Rosetta Research Center
On Oct. 22, 2008, Merck announced it was closing its Rosetta Research Center and would layoff 300 employees…
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Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute was founded
In 2008, Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute was founded as a 501c(3) non-profit organization, is a patient-centric, international…
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The International Tomato Genome Sequencing Project was launched
On Jan. 28, 2004, the International Tomato Genome Sequencing Project was begun by an international consortium including participants…
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First West Coast Baby born using frozen egg technique at OHSU
On Jul. 10, 2003, the University Fertility Consultants at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced they had…
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The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology located Centres India and Italy
In 1984, the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), the U.N. Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) bowed…
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Squibb International was incorporated and the company expanded internationally
In 1946, Squibb International was incorporated and the company expanded into South America and Europe while building manufacturing…
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The Medical College of Virginia organized a medical unit to serve during the war from 1942-45
In 1942, The Medical College of Virginia organized a medical unit to serve during the war from 1942-45….
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The Nobel Foundation was established
On Nov. 27, 1895, Alfred Nobel signed his last will at the Swedish-Norwegian Club in Paris. He specified…
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Avian influenza (bird flu) was first described
In 1878, The first description of avian influenza (bird flu) dates to 1878 in northern Italy, when it…
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After a plague epidemic kills 100,000 people in Naples, Rome begins inspecting all incoming ships
In 1656, after a plague epidemic kills 100,000 people in Naples, Rome began inspecting all incoming ships and…
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Florentine scholar Francesco Rondinelli described the use of the “Wine Windows” to prevent the spread of the Plague
In 1634, the Florentine scholar, Francesco Rondinelli, wrote a report about a disease contagion, now known as the…
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Academy of the Lynx-Eyed was founded
In 1603, the Academy of the Lynx-Eyed was founded by Federico Cesi, the first academy of sciences to…
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The name ‘influenza’ originated in 15th century Italy
In 1580, the first pandemic or worldwide epidemic, that clearly fit the description of influenza occurred in Italy….
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History’s first recognized influenza pandemic
In 1510, history’s first recognized influenza pandemic originated in Asia and rapidly spread to other continents through eyewitness…
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Venice established the world’s first known maritime quarantine station
In 1403, Venice established the world’s first known maritime quarantine station, or lazaretto, on Santa Maria di Nazareth,…
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The town of Ragusa in Italy established a quarantine station
In 1370, the town of Ragusa in Italy established a quarantine station where all people arriving from plague-infected…
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Fleas riding on black rats in the holds of Italian ships brought Yersina pestis to the Sicilian port of Messina
In 1346, spread by infected galleys coming from Kaffa (Crimea), the Black Death reached Genoa, as it now…
