On December 5,  United Nations World Soil Day 2019 (#WorldSoilDay) and its campaign "Stop soil erosion, Save our future" raises awareness on the importance of sustaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the increasing challenges in soil…

Welcome to the all-new BIO.org! BIO.org is now your one-stop-shop for everything BIO, from information and resources on our advocacy and policy work, to everything you need to know about BIO events.  For the first time, under the same “roof,” we have you covered from savings on critical items…

After 30-plus years working in Washington DC, it’s clear healthcare decision makers recognize that a patient’s story can add value to a discussion when data cannot. While the value of data is not disputed, the art of patient storytelling is seldom discussed.  I believe this is…

The nomination period is underway for the Buzz of BIO contest at the 2020 CEO & Investor Conference! Winners receive complimentary conference registration, a company presentation in the corresponding track, and opportunities for promotion to industry leaders and investors. …

Sometimes corn gets served a bad hand at the Thanksgiving table. It’s not that corn is not liked, it just gets overlooked when you have savory stuffing, succulent carved Turkey and an assortment of pies that are all vying for space in your growling stomach. This holiday season, however, …

On this page we usually tout the newest examples of biotechnology innovation: jet fuels made from algae; gene edited bananas that resist disease; soil microbes that reduce the need for chemical inputs like fertilizer; and bio-based products that are more environmentally friendly. The list of next…

In a story entitled, “CMS Blames Medicare Part B Hikes on Drug Costs,” writers for Politico Pulse note: “The agency [Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services] on Friday announced a $9 monthly premium increase and $13 annual deductible hike, but argued that the White House is working to bring…

Supporters of Speaker Pelosi’s extreme drug pricing bill (H.R. 3) want us to believe that they can destroy the biopharmaceutical industry and still produce new cures and treatments for patients in need. The crux of this fairy tale is the promise by supporters of H.R. 3 to reinvest “savings” from…

For some, the term "synthetic biology" can bring back nightmares of the infamous college course that all students failed at least one. But what was once a roadblock to receiving a bachelors degree in science, is quickly turning into a robust field of biotechnology that is showing…

People have a lot of questions about GMOs. One of the top questions people have is about GMOs in the grocery store. But most people don't know that much of the GMO crop production around the world goes to helping feed animals.  In fact, genetically modified crops have benefited the…