Biotechnology and Bioengineering

Robert Shapiro, Who Made NutraSweet a Household Name, Dies at 86

His promotion of the sugar substitute was a success. But later, as head of Monsanto, he faced blowback after the company rushed into genetically altered products.

By Sam Roberts

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FDA-Approved Artificial Blood Vessel Stirs Concerns

The F.D.A. approved an artificial vessel to restore blood flow in patients, despite its own scientists flagging questionable study results and potentially fatal ruptures of the product.

By Christina Jewett

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Drug Companies Face Hostility as They Hope for Allies Among Trump’s Health Picks

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other candidates for top health posts are at odds with the drug industry, setting the stage for tense battles over regulatory changes.

By Rebecca Robbins Christina Jewett and Kate Kelly

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U.S. Awards $504 Million for ‘Tech Hubs’ in Overlooked Regions

Biden administration officials hope the money will help propel technological innovation in areas that have historically received less government funding.

By Madeleine Ngo and Ana Swanson