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COVID-19 Vaccines Are Running Out of Monkeys to Test Them On

September 14, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: September 14, 2020

Scientists may have to change the way they conduct COVID-19 studies, as the United States is facing a monkey shortage. Non-human primates are usually the last step before products go into human trials, but with over 100 new COVID-19 vaccines,… [read]

Several studies see Evidence of Lasting COVID-19 Immunity

September 14, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: September 14, 2020

Researchers tracking immune responses to COVID-19 say they’re seeing the signs of lasting immunity months after coronavirus infections have resolved. T cells and B cells capable of recognizing the virus and virus-fighting antibodies are present in people exposed to COVID-19,… [read]

House to Vote on Federal Cannabis Legalization For the First Time

September 14, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: September 14, 2020

The house, which is currently under Democratic control, will vote on legalizing cannabis at the federal level for the first time in history. The house would vote on the act during the week of September 21st. The bill, which is… [read]

Scientific Panel Recommends Schools Open

September 14, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: September 14, 2020

The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine issued a report stating that children should return to school wherever possible. The committee stated that for younger children as well as children with special needs, online learning is virtually ineffective. Emphasis… [read]

Genetically Modified Mosquitos Have Been Approved for Release in Florida

September 13, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: September 14, 2020

The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) has approved the trial release of genetically modified mosquitos. Oxitec, the company responsible for developing the mosquitos, has received approval to release 750 million modified mosquitoes in Monroe County, Florida over a two… [read]

750 Million GMO Mosquitoes Approved for release in Florida Keys

September 3, 2020 by Michael Edwards

The plan to release over 750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes into the Florida Keys in 2021 and 2022 has final approval from local authorities, despite objections from many local residents and environmental groups. The proposal had already won state and… [read]

FDA Needs To Reconsider GMO Salmon Approval, Says Federal Judge

September 2, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: September 3, 2020

The Food and Drug Administration approved biotechnology company AquaBounty’s application to make and sell genetically engineered salmon in 2015, and now a federal judge is on the verge of ordering the government agency to take another look. U.S. District Judge… [read]