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: Augustinian Monk Gregor Mendel, the father of modern genetics, was born in Austria.
On July 20, 1822, Augustinian Monk Gregor Mendel, the father of modern genetics, was
born in Austria.
In 1865, Mendel presented his laws of heredity to the Natural Science Society in
Brunn, Austria. The scientific world, focused on Darwin's new theory of evolution, payed
no attention to Mendel's discoveries.
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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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Anthrax Bacteria (Photo Credit: Janice Haney Carr)
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Science Quote
"The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of it's youth."
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Erasmus, Dutch humanist and theologian
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(1466-1536)
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