Learn About Texas's BioHistory
Why is there a life science industry in Texas? Is the industry
growing? What do other states have?
Through Texas BioHistory, you can learn about the scientists,
institutions, political leaders, and significant events that have shaped and are still shaping
the biotechnology, medical device and life science industry in Texas.
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BioEvolution Posters
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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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BioFact
(1979) - Early concern over the dangers of recombinant DNA has waned and the NIH guidelines are relaxed.
It's a Small World
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Flea (Yersinia Pestis Bacterium Carrier) (Photo: Courtesy Janice Haney Carr)
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Science Quote
" "It is unworthy of excellent men to lose hours like slaves in the labor of calculation which could be relegated to anyone else if machines were used.""
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Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibnitz -German philosopher and mathematician
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A contemporary-designed building provided with modern research systems. Four floors are specifically laboratory space, one floor is a
fully equipped vivarium and one floor is clinical space and management offices.
