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Nov 21 2024

Norplant, a long-lasting contraceptive capsule implanted under the skin of the arm, is approved in 43 countries after two decades of research and extensive international testing.

The contraceptive, developed by the Population Council with Foundation support, is approved for use in the US in 1990.

Nov 21 2024

Acting on the recommendation of a 1984 trustee task force, the Foundation commits $250-$300 million over the next five years to launch its International Program to Support Science-Based Development.

The program is designed to improve living standards in developing countries by promoting more equitable and effective uses of science and technology.

Nov 21 2024

Foundation-supported researchers develop a method to regenerate whole rice plants from rice protoplast, a major breakthrough in the genetic engineering of cereal plants.