Mary-Dell Chilton Dies at 87; Helped Create First Genetically Modified Plant NYT - Science By: JerΓ© Longman 16 July 2026 at 17:38 In 1982, she led the research team that figured out how to genetically alter plants, a discovery that would eventually transform global agriculture.
Chinaβs Rise in Drug Development Looms Over U.S. NYT - Science By: Rebecca Robbins and Gina Kolata 31 May 2026 at 17:07 Clinical trials in China are getting attention at an international oncology gathering in Chicago. Chinaβs surging biotechnology industry is fueling alarm that U.S. dominance in the field is waning.