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Interview with James Murray
Interview with John Swart
Interview with Jerry Pommer
BioBytes 110 - Increased Nutritional Value in Food through Biotechnology

Trying to eat a healthier diet? Dr. Targan explains how biotechnology is helping to improve the nutritional value of our food.

BioBytes 101 - What is biotechnology?

This video provides a basic overview of biotechnology and its many applications in our daily lives.

Reporting on the 7th International Transgenic Animal Research Conference
BioBytes 102 - What are biomaterials?

Learn how materials, such as plastic, are being developed from renewable resources like plants.

Agricultural Biotechnology: A World of Potential

Learn about the history of agriculture and how biotechnology fits into that history.

On GE Animals, Taking Initiative through Guidance on Stewardship

BIO hosted a successful special session on August 20th where the first public presentation was made of the BIO Guidance on Genetically Engineered (GE) Animal Stewardship with 100 international scientists and government officials in the audience of the 7th Transgenic Animal Conference, Tahoe, Calif.

Tools in the 21st Century Tool Box: “Hot Science” on GE Animals

Today’s program at the 7th Transgenic Animal Research Conference in Tahoe, Calif., hit the “hot science”, as one researcher from Germany noted during lunch. The research on genetically engineered (GE) animals will reap huge dividends in societal benefits to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.

Scientists Enthusiastic About Potential for Genetically Engineered Animals
The Perfect Storm or Opportunity? Creating Global Food Security and Public Health Benefits Requires Food and Agricultural Research
Cooking Light with Biotechnology
The Sustainability of Biotechnology
Plant-based Technologies - Panel addressed positive impact of biotech

Letters, Testimony & Comments

Canada's Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Entry: BIO Submits Comments to USTR
September 3 2012
I. Agricultural and Animal Biotechnology The Government of Canada has long been a trusted ally to the United States on agricultural...
Agricultural Biotechnology: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
July 10 2012
Dear Chairman Lucas and Ranking Member Peterson: Our members are engaged in the development, use and future utilization of agricultural...
Oppose Costly & Confusing Labeling Amendment to the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012
June 21 2012
Senators Sanders and Boxer have introduced an amendment that will result in costly and extreme food labeling requirements. Senate...
The Farm Bill: BIO Opposes the Sanders-Boxer Amendment
June 21 2012
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), which represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state...
More than Myriad: Gene Patent Discussion Must Not Forget Industrial, Environmental, Food and Agricultural Biotech
June 11 2012
On behalf of the 23 undersigned industrial, environmental, food and agricultural biotechnology companies, we write to express our...
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Press Releases

Farmers Increasingly Favor Biotech Crops
February 20 2013
Adoption of agricultural biotechnology increased six percent over past year as developing countries play leading role...
FDA Delay of Salmon Approval is a Blow to Science and Business
February 13 2013
  Now is not the time to gut job-creating investments in science and innovation The U.S. Food and Drug...
BIO and ASTA Welcome Continued Support for the Accord
January 15 2013
Washington, D.C. — The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA...
BIO Applauds FDA Action on GE Salmon
December 21 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 21, 2012) – Today, as part of its rigorous, scientific regulatory review governing...
The Accord: Generic Event Marketability and Access Agreement Is Now Effective
November 15 2012
Washington, D.C. (November 15, 2012) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and the American Seed...
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