Recently in the Biomedicine Category


May 21, 2013 12:55 PM |

Sequester's 5% Cut Rolls Through Biomedical Labs

Specific hits are hard to pinpoint
May 8, 2013 3:25 PM |

NIH Details Impact of 2013 Sequester Cuts

Biomedical agency's budget will drop 5%, research grants will decline by 703
April 8, 2013 4:55 PM |

Researchers and Advocates Gather in Washington, D.C., to Protest Cuts to Biomedical Research

Organizers call their show of support for NIH unprecedented
March 19, 2013 12:01 AM |

Bioethics Panel Gives Yellow Light to Anthrax Vaccine Trial in Children

Presidential advisers outline steps needed for U.S. government to test biodefense treatments in kids
March 6, 2013 5:45 PM |

Ready for More 10,000 Cancer Genomes Projects?

Possible successor to The Cancer Genome Atlas would scale up the search for rare mutations in tumors
February 21, 2013 3:00 PM |

U.S. Announces More New Rules for Potentially Risky Research

Policies target studies involving the H5N1 influenza virus and 14 other 'especially dangerous' agents
February 21, 2013 2:45 PM |

Updated: NIH Director, Senator Mikulski Warn of Sequester's Impact on Biomedical Research

Hundreds of research grants, training awards are at risk on 1 March
February 7, 2013 12:15 PM |

Did Sperm and Egg Donors Unwittingly Contribute to NIH-Approved Stem Cells?

Close look suggests some NIH-approved stem cells may not be ethically up to snuff
January 23, 2013 1:00 PM |

H5N1 Researchers Announce End of Research Moratorium

Letter published by Science and Nature says benefits outweigh risks
January 22, 2013 7:35 PM |

NIH Urged to Retire Most Research Chimps, End Many Studies

Working group recommends downsizing from 450 to 50 research animals
January 7, 2013 11:45 AM |

Stem Cell Lawsuit Finally Over

U.S. Supreme Court rejects petition calling for ban on taxpayer-funded human embryonic stem cell research
December 18, 2012 6:35 PM |

H5N1 Research Moratorium Could Be Over Soon

After 2 days of U.S. meetings, researchers say they are ready to lift self-imposed ban on controversial studies
December 10, 2012 4:55 PM |

U.K. Unveils Plan to Sequence Whole Genomes of 100,000 Patients

Ambitious $160 million project focuses on cancer and rare disease
December 7, 2012 3:25 PM |

NIH Launches Effort to Boost Diversity of Biomedical Research Workforce

Plan aims at bigger pipeline, better mentoring, and improved peer review
December 7, 2012 1:30 PM |

NIH Promises to Improve Biomedical Research Training

Agency to raise postdoc salaries and help grad students prepare for nonacademic careers
November 30, 2012 6:35 PM |

U.S. Plans for New H5N1 Science Reviews Ruffle Researchers

Proposed criteria for NIH funding could lead to classifying some studies
November 30, 2012 5:38 PM |

Another Supreme Review of Human Gene Patents

Myriad breast cancer gene case to get second hearing
November 20, 2012 4:08 PM |

HIV Infections and AIDS Deaths Dropping, But Epidemic Still Daunting

A new global report from UNAIDS once again delivers both good and bad news
November 16, 2012 5:02 PM |

NIH Backs Off Plan to Merge Addiction Institutes

Agency opts for “functional integration” over administrative consolidation of NIAAA and NIDA
November 15, 2012 12:40 PM |

NIH Vaccine Chief Gary Nabel Trades Dream Job for Big Pharma

High-profile researcher to join pharmaceutical firm Sanofi
November 7, 2012 5:49 PM |

Biomedical Research 'Champion' in House Seems Headed for Defeat

Republican Brian Bilbray lags Democrat Scott Peters in race for southern California seat
November 6, 2012 12:22 PM |

A Boost for Biomedicine in Berlin

Charité and Max Delbrück Center join forces to form the Berlin Institute for Health
November 6, 2012 12:12 PM |

NIH's New Translational Chief on How to Solve Pharma's Woes

NCATS Director Christopher Austin discusses his plans
October 30, 2012 10:55 AM |

Japanese Paper That Fell For False Stem Cell Claim Takes Corrective Action

Reporters and editors involved get pay cuts for lax fact-checking
October 21, 2012 12:39 PM |

Discredited Japanese Stem Cell Researcher Sticks to His Claim

He wants a chance to produce evidence
October 19, 2012 10:56 AM |

University of Tokyo Fires Researcher Over Stem Cell Surgery Claims

Evidence of problems mount as investigations continue
October 17, 2012 4:30 PM |

TB Update Highlights Modest Progress, New Opportunities, and Staggering Challenges

TB cases are holding steady, but new tools and new funds are needed for major progress against this killer
October 16, 2012 11:45 AM |

Faked Affiliation of Stem Cell Researcher Not Caught for Years

Japanese scientist had claimed ties to Harvard Medical School
October 15, 2012 4:31 PM |

Stem Cell Claims by Japanese Researcher Prompt Investigations

Reports of breakthrough treatments unravel
October 15, 2012 1:03 PM |

Biomedical Research Loses Long-Time Ally With Death of Arlen Specter

In 30 years in Senate, lawmaker championed NIH budget, stem cell research
October 12, 2012 3:57 PM |

Breakthrough Stem Cell Results Called Into Question

Universities question Japanese researcher's claims
October 11, 2012 1:18 PM |

Stem Cell Opponents Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Last chance for suit to block federal funds for research on human embryonic stem cells
October 11, 2012 12:01 AM |

President's Ethics Panel Urges New Protections for Whole Genome Data

Twelve steps for guarding privacy while encouraging research
October 3, 2012 3:01 PM |

Australian Panel Calls for Major Changes in Nation's Biomedical Research

Report urges dedicating 3% of government health spending to science
September 26, 2012 11:00 AM |

Cancer Institute Director Varmus Meets the Press

Discusses budgets, breast cancer, scientific accuracy
September 25, 2012 4:03 PM |

White House Panel Backs Accelerated Drug Reviews

The catch: reform may require new law and new money
September 25, 2012 12:00 PM |

Fostering Diversity, Heading Off Heart Disease

New NHLBI Director Gary Gibbons discusses his goals
September 24, 2012 1:57 PM |

Ron Fouchier on the New Coronavirus: We Need to Fulfill Koch's Postulates

A newly found member of the family that includes SARS has infected at least two patients
September 14, 2012 5:26 PM |

NIH Looks Within for New Translational Center Chief

Christopher Austin to head NCATS after career at Merck and NIH
September 4, 2012 12:29 PM |

Settlement Ends Lawsuits Against Prominent Researcher

Head of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center had faced challenges over intellectual property
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