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Gregor Mendel Presents Paper on Plant Hybridization
Mendelian GeneticsGregor Mendel presented a paper on hereditary, using the pea plants he worked with in the monastery as his prime evidence. In the video link provided here, a basic idea of Mendelian genetics is laid out. -
Human Insulin First Introduced
Manufacturing human insulin Today, human insulin was first introduced to the market. However, the insulin that was present back then is completely different from what is currently on the market today. -
Monsanto and Pharmacia Merge
A phramaceutical giant was formed when these two companies merged. Currently, the goal of these two companies is to improve people's health around the world through improved medical technology. -
Challenging Monsanto
March against Monsanto: World rallies to protest GMO in 38 countries, 428 cities Two million people marched today to protest Monsanto and the genetically engineered foods it promotes. Monsanto is an international food giant that has control of much of the world's food market today. -
'Nobel of agriculture' goes to Monsanto executive
Monsanto's Robert T. Fraley Named 2013 World Food Prize Laureate Marc Van Montagu (Belgium), Mary-Dell Chilton and Robert T. Fraley (United States) received an award for their breakthroughs in the agricultural industry. -
GMO apples approved in US
GMO apples to be approved Artic apples, which is the new "in" GMO, has just recently passed the FDA's stamp of approval. Unlike regular apples, Artic apples do not brown when they are exposed to air, making them look fresh for a longer period of time and also making them look more attractive to the eye of a fruit salad lover, as shown in the video link provided. -
Needle-free Ebola Vaccine Introduced
Single-dose, needle-free Ebola vaccine provides long-term protection in macaques A needle-free Eboola vaccine has been introduced, making it possible for people in areas where there may be a few experienced medical professionals to receive protection against the virus. The vaccine is inhaled by the subject through the nose. -
Sanofi Helping Defeat Cancer For Good
Genzyme, Sanofi CEOs talk about finalized mergerSanofi is a French pharmaceutical giant that merged with a larger pharmaceutical company. Sanoti's goal is ending cancer once and for all. -
Single Gene Found To Boost Intelligence and Reduce Fear In Mice
Boosting Stress Resilence Through Gene Inhibition: Dr. Olivier Berton A single gene that boosts intelligence in mice and reduces anxiety has been discovered. They are hoping to use this gene as the key to starting to treat disorders such as PTSD, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease. -
Pencil Eraser-Size Brain Grown in Lab Dish
SkyWatchTV Sci-Friday 8/21/15: Brain in a Dish A brain, roughtly the size of a five-week old fetus has recently been grown in a petri dish. However, there is nothing to keep it alive, not yet. Previously, cerebral cortexes have been grown in petri dishes by scientists, as shown in the video.
