BioHistory Moment: First U.S. patent signed by President George Washington
On July 31, 1790 Samuel Hopkins was issued the first patent under the new U.S. patent statute signed into law by
President Washington on April 10, 1790. The statute created a committee that included the Secretary of State,
Secretary of War and Attorney General who were authorized to make a decision on the merit of a properly documented petition.
The patent, for a process of making potash, an ingredient used in fertilizer was signed by President George Washington.
The original document is in the collections of the Chicago Historical Society.
Hopkins also received the first "Canadian" patent from the Parliament of Lower Canada in 1791, issued "by the
Governor General in Council to Angus MacDonnel, a Scottish soldier garrisoned at Quebec City, and to Samuel
Hopkins, for processes to make potash and soap from wood ash.
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- NIH-Funded researchers make progress toward regenerating tissue to replace joints A team of NIH-funded researchers has successfully regenerated rabbit joints using a cutting edge process to form the joint inside the body. Regenerative in vivo procedures are performed by stimulating previously irreparable organs or tissues to heal themselves.
National Institutes of Health July 29, 2010
- Helicos BioSciences announces first evidence of RNA copying mechanisms in human cells Helicos announced publication demonstrating the detection and quantification of novel small RNA molecules using single-molecule sequencing technology. These data confirm a long-held, unproven hypothesis that mammalian cells are capable of synthesizing RNA by copying RNA molecules directly.
Helicos BioSciences Corporation July 29, 2010
- Amgen's second quarter 2010 adjusted earnings per share increased 7 percent to $1.38 Amgen reported adjusted EPS of $1.38 for the second quarter of 2010, an increase of 7 percent compared to $1.29 for the second quarter of 2009. Adjusted net income increased 1 percent to $1,326 million for the second quarter of 2010 versus $1,311 million for the second quarter of 2009.
Amgen July 29, 2010
- Boston Scientific announces approval of new leads for Precision Plus Spinal Cord System Boston Scientific announced FDA approval of two spinal cord stimulation leads for use with its Precision Plus™ Spinal Cord Stimulator System, the world's first rechargeable SCS device for the management of chronic pain of the trunk and/or limbs.
Boston Scientific Corporation July 29, 2010
- UCLA scientists find cell-of-origin for human prostate cancer UCLA scientists have identified for the first time a cell-of-origin for human prostate cancer, a discovery that could result in better predictive and diagnostics tools and the development of new and more effective targeted treatments for the disease.
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center July 29, 2010
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Learn About New Mexico's BioHistory
Why is there a life science industry in New Mexico? Is the industry
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July: Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
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BioFact
(1966) - The universal biohazard symbol (fire orange) warning sign used in doctor offices and medical establishments today was developed .
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Science Quote
"When truth is evident, it is impossible for parties and factions to rise. There never has been a dispute as to whether there is daylight at noon."
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