July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month.
Juvenile arthritis (JA) refers to any form of arthritis or arthritis-related
condition that develops in children or teenagers who are less than 18 years of age.
Nearly 300,000 children in America have been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis and
are affected by pediatric arthritis and rheumatologic conditions.
The Arthritis National Research Foundation funds arthritis research to find a
cure for arthritis, but it is also a children’s charity. By supporting arthritis research
specific to juvenile arthritis every year, they hope to make a difference in the lives of the
thousands of kids dealing with arthritis.
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LifeScience Moment: The Marine Hospital Service was created.
On July 16, 1798 the Marine Hospital Service, predecessor to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), was established with the signing by President
John Adams of an act for the relief of sick and disabled seamen, included examining passengers on arriving ships for clinical signs of infectious
diseases, such as cholera and yellow fever, to prevent epidemics.
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Life science genealogy posters by state
Explore the genealogy of the life science industry by state through one-of-a-kind posters
illustrating the founding technology origins of life science companies.
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It's a Small World
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Clostridium Difficile Bacteria (Photo Credit: Janice Haney Carr)
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Science Quote
"Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please."
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Mark Twain, American writer
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(1835-1910)
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