The Kennedys have long been a prominent family in the United States. While earlier members were eminent in their own right, it was not until John F. Kennedy’s career in the mid-20th century that they began their ascension to widespread fame.
Read MoreWhile there has been increasing awareness more than ever about unethical Big Pharma, many people are unaware about the role of universities in the drug delivery pipeline. They are crucial in the discovery process and are often the root of unfair licensing and patenting practices. A study conducted to assess the contribution universities have to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies showed that of the 252 drugs approved by the FDA between 1998 and 2007, 24% of the drugs were discovered at a university.
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