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China Approves Alzheimer’s Treatment that Targets the Microbiome

First New Tuberculosis Drug Approved in 50 Years

USDA Approves Edible Cotton

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First Blood Test for Concussion Approved by FDA

EU Advisor Recommends Regulatory Exemption for Gene Editing

Gilead’s CAR T-Cell Therapy Administered to Just Five Patients in Two Months

Advisors to FDA Recommend Approval of Gene Therapy for Blindness

Artificial Tissues Implanted Without Regulatory Approval, Investigation Reports

Second-Ever ALS Drug Approved

Drug Approval Timeline Same as 20 Years Ago

Planning for the Next Ebola Outbreak

Drug Produced in GM Chicken Approved

Clinical Trial Data Underreported: Study

Doctor Who Blocked Thalidomide Dies

FDA OKs Herpes Blood Test

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