Recent News

By Region: North America

Researchers describe first ‘functional HIV cure’ in an infant

(EurekAlert) A team of researchers from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts Medical School describe the first case of a so-called “functional cure” in an HIV-infected infant. The finding, the investigators say, may help pave the way to eliminating HIV infection in children.

Senators recognize importance of biosecurity and agro-defense

(Feedstuffs) U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R., Kan.), Jerry Moran (R., Kan.), Roy Blunt (R., Mo.) and Claire McCaskill (D., Mo.) introduced a resolution Feb. 28 to recognize the importance of biosecurity and agro-defense to America’s national and economic security. “This resolution will remind my colleagues in Washington that addressing critical vulnerabilities to our food supply  Read More »

Sequestration a Blow to Life Sciences

(MarketWire) A total of $85 billion in across-the-board U.S. government spending cuts will be triggered today in the absence of a last-minute Congressional deal to delay or end the threat of sequestration. While the cuts are meant to spread the pain of austerity, they threaten to slow scientific research, the development of innovative drugs and  Read More »

Biodefense Grant Initiatives Face Spending Ax

(NTI) Immediate targets for mandatory federal spending curbs due to begin on Friday would include two initiatives aimed at improving medical preparations around the country for unconventional-weapon attacks and other disasters, the Health and Human Services Department said on Thursday.

Mexico Stepping Up Ag Biosecurity Efforts

(WisconsinAgConnection) Mexico animal health authorities carried out inspections on 158 poultry production units in the state of Guanajuato, as well as farms in Aguascalientes and Jalisco.

« First...102030...117118119120121...130140150...Last »

Also filed under "North America":