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U.S. Supreme Court ruled that naturally occurring DNA cannot be patented
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U.S. Supreme Court ruled that naturally occurring DNA cannot be patented

On Jun. 13, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court Justices ruled 9-0 that naturally occurring DNA cannot be patented,…

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US Supreme Court lifted a nationwide ban on cultivation of biotech alfalfa
Environmental | Life Science History | USDA

US Supreme Court lifted a nationwide ban on cultivation of biotech alfalfa

On Jun. 21, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a nationwide ban on cultivation of biotech alfalfa by…

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The Supreme Court ruled the FDA does not have authority to regulate tobacco as a drug
Disease | FDA | Oncology | U.S. Congress

The Supreme Court ruled the FDA does not have authority to regulate tobacco as a drug

On Mar. 21, 2000, the Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 along ideological lines, that the U.S. Food…

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FDA declared cigarettes to be “drug delivery devices”
FDA | Life Science History | Oncology | U.S. Congress

FDA declared cigarettes to be “drug delivery devices”

In 1995, the FDA declared cigarettes to be “drug delivery devices.” Restrictions were proposed on marketing and sales…

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The California Supreme Court ruled that a patient does not have rights to profits derived from his cell line
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The California Supreme Court ruled that a patient does not have rights to profits derived from his cell line

In 1990, the California Supreme Court rules in the case involving Seattle’s John Moore that a patient does…

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Hoeschst blocked from completing a Frankfurt plant for the production of genetically engineered human insulin
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Hoeschst blocked from completing a Frankfurt plant for the production of genetically engineered human insulin

In 1989, the Administrative Supreme Court of the state of Hesse, West Germany, blocks the multinational chemical company…

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U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Diamond v Chakrabarty
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U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Diamond v Chakrabarty

On Jun. 16, 1980, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld five-to-four the patentability of genetically altered organisms, opening the…

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The Diamond v Chakrabarty case argued before U.S. Supreme Court
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The Diamond v Chakrabarty case argued before U.S. Supreme Court

On Mar. 17, 1980, Ananda Mohan Chakrabarty filed a patent application assigned to the General Electric Co. for…

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US Supreme Court upheld 1962 drug effectiveness law and endorsed FDA action to control products by regulation
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US Supreme Court upheld 1962 drug effectiveness law and endorsed FDA action to control products by regulation

On Jun. 18, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the 1962 drug effectiveness law and endorsed FDA action…

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Tennessee Governor signed a law that repealed the prohibition of teaching evolution
Biology | Life Science History

Tennessee Governor signed a law that repealed the prohibition of teaching evolution

On May 18, 1967, Tennessee Governor Buford Ellington signed a law that repealed the prohibition of teaching evolution…

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The Supreme Court ruled the factory inspection provision of the 1938 FDC Act was too vague to be enforced
FDA | Life Science History

The Supreme Court ruled the factory inspection provision of the 1938 FDC Act was too vague to be enforced

On Dec. 8, 1952, in U.S. v. Cardiff, the Supreme Court ruled that the factory inspection provision of…

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FDA consumer consultants appointed in each field district to maintain communications with consumers
FDA | Life Science History

FDA consumer consultants appointed in each field district to maintain communications with consumers

In November, 1952, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) consumer consultants were appointed in each field district to…

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The Supreme Court ruled responsible officials of a corporation may be prosecuted for violations
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The Supreme Court ruled responsible officials of a corporation may be prosecuted for violations

In 1943, U.S. v. Dotterweich, the Supreme Court ruled that the responsible officials of a corporation, as well…

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Charles Darwin & the Scopes “Monkey Trial” concluded
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Charles Darwin & the Scopes “Monkey Trial” concluded

On Jul. 21, 1925, the Scopes Trial concluded with the jury finding John Stopes guilty. One year later,…

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Teaching of evolution prohibited in state-funded Tennessee schools
Biology | Life Science History

Teaching of evolution prohibited in state-funded Tennessee schools

On Mar. 21, 1925, Tennessee Governor Austin Peay signed the Butler Act (Tenn. HB 185, 1925) which prohibited…

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The Supreme Court ruled that the Food and Drugs Act condemned every statement on a product’s label that may mislead or deceive
FDA | Life Science History | Medicine | USDA

The Supreme Court ruled that the Food and Drugs Act condemned every statement on a product’s label that may mislead or deceive

On Jun. 2, 1924, in U.S. v. 95 Barrels Alleged Apple Cider Vinegar, the Supreme Court ruled that…

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Sherley Amendment to the Pure Food and Drugs Act was constitutional
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Sherley Amendment to the Pure Food and Drugs Act was constitutional

On Jan. 10, 1916, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Sherley Amendment to the Pure Food and Drugs…

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In U.S. vs. Lexington Mill and Elevator Company, the Supreme Court issued its first ruling on food additives
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In U.S. vs. Lexington Mill and Elevator Company, the Supreme Court issued its first ruling on food additives

On Feb. 24, 1914, the U.S. Supreme Court issued, in U.S. v. Lexington Mill and Elevator Company, its…

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Life Science History | U.S. Congress

Congress enacted the Sherley Amendment to over come the ruling in US v Johnson

In 1912, U.S. Congress enacted the Sherley Amendment in 1912 to overcome the 1910 ruling in U.S. v….

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The Supreme Court ruled the 1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act does not prohibit false therapeutic claims
Biology | Diagnostics | FDA | Life Science History | Medical Device | NIH | Nutraceuticals | Oncology | Pharmaceutical | Stem Cell | U.S. Congress | Women's Health

The Supreme Court ruled the 1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act does not prohibit false therapeutic claims

On May 29, 1911, in U.S. v. Johnson, the Supreme Court ruled that the 1906 Pure Food and…

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The Bureau of Chemistry seized a worthless product called Johnson’s Mild Combination Treatment for Cancer
FDA | Life Science History | Therapeutics

The Bureau of Chemistry seized a worthless product called Johnson’s Mild Combination Treatment for Cancer

On Apr. 13, 1911, U.S. v. Johnson, the Supreme Court ruled against the government, finding that the product’s…

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In Jacobson v. Massachusetts, 197 U.S. 11, the Supreme Court argued the Case on compulsory vaccination
Influenza | Life Science History | U.S. Congress | Vaccine

In Jacobson v. Massachusetts, 197 U.S. 11, the Supreme Court argued the Case on compulsory vaccination

On Dec. 6, 1904, the U.S. Supreme Court argued the case requiring a compulsory vaccination law. The Court…

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U.S. Congress passed The Margarine Act of 1886
Agriculture | Life Science History | U.S. Congress

U.S. Congress passed The Margarine Act of 1886

On Aug. 2. 1886, the U.S. Congress passed the Oleomargarine Act which among other things, directed the Secretary…

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