September: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
In women age 35-74, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths.
An estimated one woman in 58 will develop ovarian cancer during her lifetime. The
American Cancer Society estimates that in 2008, there will be 21,650 new cases of
ovarian cancer and 15,520 women will die from ovarian cancer.
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is dedicated to raising awareness and
increasing education about ovarian cancer. Established in 1995, the organization is
committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with this cancer.
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BioHistory Moment: Food Additives Amendments are passed
On September 6, 1958, The Food Additives Amendments were passed, requiring that food
additives, including preservatives, emulsifiers, and other functional additives, be
subject to premarket testing.
Today, the FDA must review the safety of food and color additives before
manufacturers and distributors can market them. To initiate this review, the
FDA requires sponsors to submit a petition or notification that includes test data
demonstrating the safety of the intended use of the substance.
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BioEvolution Posters
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It's a Small World
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Corn Grain Tissue
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Science Quote
"Chance favors the prepared mind."
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Louis Pasteur, French microbiologist and chemist
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(1822-1895)
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