Residents are asked to report any sightings of the Asian tiger mosquito, an invasive disease-carrier that was suppressed in California last fall but may pop up again in the spring.
Invasive mosquito bites like a tiger, looks like a zebra Read More »
From personally raising funds for new cancer tests, to knowing almost all her employees names and buying neon bikes for them to ride around campus, Kim Popovits leads Genomic Health.
CEO’s dedication is behind Genomic Health’s cancer tests Read More »
Silicon Valley is one of the hotspots in personalized medicine research and technology. Redwood City’s Genomic Health is poised to lead the way.
Redwood City company at the forefront of personalized medicine Read More »
Biotech startup founders gathered at Stanford Tuesday for Entrepreneurship Week. They advised student entrepreneurs about funding challenges, FDA approval and how to build products that will make a difference in the medical world.
Medical technology startups face funding and FDA approval challenges Read More »
Outlet, a Mountain View-based nonprofit advocacy program, is targeting school districts across the Peninsula to help educate students in middle school and high school about issues in the gay community.
Mountain View schools team up with LGBTQ education group Read More »
Genomic Health, Inc. reported fourth quarter and yearlong earnings last week, which came slightly short of analysts’ expectations, but executives made a surprise announcement: a new subsidiary to focus on DNA sequencing.
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation says Gilead Sciences has rushed testing of a controversial drug that might allow people to avoid contracting HIV/AIDS by taking a pill before engaging in risky sexual behavior.
Foster City drugmaker pushes HIV preventative pill; AIDS activists urge more testing Read More »
A new San Francisco law, similar to one in effect for unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County, prohibits fast-food restaurants from using free toys as incentives to get kids to order high-calorie meals.
New Bay Area kids meal laws result in healthier menus and toys for a dime Read More »
Mountain View bans smoking inside public buildings and within 30 feet of playgrounds. Now a proposed ordinance may extend restrictions to outdoor areas within 25 feet of any publicly accessible building.
Mountain View may ban smoking within 25 feet of restaurants, bars, other buildings Read More »
