June 21 - Honor people facing Alzheimer’s disease on The Longest Day.
On June 21, thousands of participants from across the world come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through an activity
of their choice.
Together, they use their creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts
of the Alzheimer’s Association.
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LifeScience Moment: FDA issued regulations to implement the Kefauver-Harris drug amendments.
On June 20, 1963, the FDA announced three sets of regulations governing the
manufacture, effectiveness and promotion of drugs. For the first time, drug
manufacturers are required to prove to FDA the effectiveness of their products
before marketing them.
The Kefauver-Harris Amendments, sponsored by Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee, and
Representative Oren Harris of Arkansas, strengthened the FDA's authority over prescription drugs
in several important ways, and the agency continues to enforce these provisions today.
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Where do we come from?
Explore the genealogy of the life science industry by state or province through one-of-a-kind posters
illustrating the founding technology origins of life science companies.
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It's a Small World
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Salmonella Typhimurium (Photo Credit: Janice Haney Carr)
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Science Quote
"A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain."
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Mark Twain, American writer
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(1835-1910)
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