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BioBytes - Biotechnology and food flavoring

Dr. Targan explains how the biotech industry is using the biology of taste to create healthier sweeteners, block bitter tastes, and help make unpleasant-tasting medicines more palatable.

BioBytes: Biotechnology and Drought Resistant Crops

Dr. Targan explains how biotechnology is working to create drought resistant crops.

Interview with Bruce Whitelaw
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

Letters, Testimony & Comments

Broad Coalition Opposes Legislation to Require GE Labeling
May 9 2013
May 8, 2013   We write to convey strong opposition to legislation recently introduced that would require special labels for food...
Draft Environmental Assessment For GE Salmon: BIO Submits Comments to FDA
May 2 2013
April 26, 2013 Docket No. FDA-2011-0899 Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, rm....
Canada's Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Entry: BIO Submits Comments to USTR
September 4 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...
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Press Releases

BIO Statement on USDA Announcement that Further Analysis is Needed on Dicamba- and 2, 4-D-Resistant Plants
May 10 2013
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced today...
Key Senators Urge USDA, USTR to Address Ag Biotech Barriers with Trading Partners
May 9 2013
A letter sent to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and Acting U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis by 26 Senators...
Ag Organizations Applaud Six Countries for Support of Ag Production Technologies
May 1 2013
Key members of the U.S. agricultural value chain have joined together to applaud the work of the United States and...
BIO Urges FDA Approval of GE Salmon
April 29 2013
Technology Makes Better Nutrition Available in a Sustainable Way  Following a thorough and rigorous regulatory...
Statement from the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) on Introduction of Biotech Food Labeling Bill in Congress:
April 24 2013
"Although we haven't seen the language of the proposed bill, it's important to note that the biotech...
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