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“The first open-air study of genetically engineered mosquitoes in the United States” was a success, and the mosquitoes “behaved as planned,” according to Nature. […]
First U.S. trial of genetically engineered mosquito deemed a success Read More »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday said it has expanded approval for Gilead Sciences Inc.’s Veklury (remdesivir) to include pediatric patients
Veklury becomes first FDA-approved COVID treatment for children under 12 Read More »
A group of University of Florida biotech and life science researchers say they have discovered the genetic pathway to a tomato with better flavor
Scientists find genetic information behind tastier tomatoes Read More »
California had the largest life sciences research and development (R&D) expenditures of any state in 2019 and the total estimated direct economic output of
Report details power of life sciences industry in California Read More »
Duke University scientists are working on a potential breast cancer vaccine using the innovative mRNA technology that enabled rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines, Fox
Duke researchers use mRNA to develop potential breast cancer vaccine Read More »
Since the American Lung Association’s last “State of the Air” report, released for Earth Day a year ago, an additional 9 million people in
Earth Day: 137 million Americans breathe unhealthy air, but biotech can help Read More »
A new study provides further evidence that hospitals—not manufacturers—often determine what patients and insurers pay for lifesaving cancer treatments. For patients with private insurance,
Hospitals mark up price of cancer drugs by as much as 630%, says study Read More »
Everyone in the U.S. over age 60 should get a second booster shot of their COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Ashish K. Jha, a White House
White House COVID advisor recommends a second booster for those over 60 Read More »
According to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cases of several types of sexually transmitted diseases increased in
CDC: Pandemic didn’t slow the spread of STDs Read More »
Too many doctors prescribed antibiotics for COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported earlier this month, even though these medications could not fight
Too many doctors prescribed antibiotics for COVID-19, says CDC Read More »
