The new system is expected to expedite research reviews without changing safety standards. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary announced the agency has launched a…
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Latvia Joins Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters
The agreement supports international cooperation and standards for future lunar and space activities Latvia recently signed the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at NASA headquarters in Washington, becoming…
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NIH Research Discovers Gene-Editing Option for Disease Treatment
Researchers found a minuscule enzyme that could help advance gene-editing therapy. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced the discovery of an enhanced gene-editing system, which can deliver…
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EPA Holds Roundtable Announcing Revitalization of Water Workforce Initiative
The agency is attempting to address the widespread shortage of qualified workers in the water sector. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer met with…
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DOE Launches 26 AI Science and Technology Challenges
The initiative is intended to accelerate research and national innovation through AI platforms. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced 26 science and technology challenges as part…
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NASA Launches SpaceX Crew to International Space Station
The 12 astronauts should arrive late Saturday afternoon. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the SpaceX Dragon with a Falcon 9 rocket on Friday morning from…
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CDC Surveillance Program Reaches One Million Voluntary Participants
Traveler-based genomic monitoring strengthens early detection of health threats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that its Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance program has surpassed one million…
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NASA Prepares for Crewed Mission on Artemis II Moon Rocket
Final testing phase begins for first human lunar flight since the Apollo era. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has rolled its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket…
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NIH Ends Federal Funding for Research Using Aborted Baby Parts
Director Bhattacharya called the practice “morally abhorrent.” National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya announced that the U.S. will no longer fund any scientific research using tissue…
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FDA Issues Guidance to Reduce Primate Testing in Drug Trials
Agency outlines updated approach for certain monoclonal antibody studies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a draft guidance proposing reduced reliance on non-human primates in “preclinical…
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