February: American Heart Month
Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation's No. 1 killer. To urge Americans to join the battle
against these diseases, since 1963 Congress has required the president to proclaim February "American Heart Month."
During American Heart Month, thousands of volunteers visit their neighbors. Their goal is to raise funds for research
and education and pass along information about heart disease and stroke.
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LifeScience Moment: Senator Matthew Neely proposed legislation offering a $5 million reward for a cancer cure discovery.
On Febrary 4, 1927, a decade before the National Cancer Institute (NCI)I was established, Senator Matthew Neely (D)
of West Virginia proposed a bill that would offer a $5 million reward for the discovery of a cure for cancer.
Senator Neely's "reward" bill did not pass, but it was among the first in a series of proposed legislation
that laid the groundwork for the 1937 National Cancer Institute Act.
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BioEvolution Posters
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It's a Small World
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Marburg Virus (Photo Credit: Frederick Murphy)
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Science Quote
"Science can purify religion from error and superstition. Religion can purify science from idolatry and false absolutes."
Full service laboratory and office incubator space is available for sublease. Ideal for
small biotech companies or startups, individual lab benches and secure office space
may be rented with short- or long-term lease options.
