Less than a month ago, the United States inaugurated the first-ever Black woman and South Asian woman to the vice presidency, Kamala Harris. This historic moment of progress occurred against the backdrop of a shameful attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, which included the active…

We couldn’t help but notice that biotech has a role in everything—including Valentine’s Day. From the romantic meal and champagne toasts to brilliant bouquets, biotechnology is helping protect all the traditions we love. To help make this locked down Valentine’s Day extra special, we pulled…

It’s Super Bowl time and you know what that means! Even if you’re not doing the typical large gathering, chances are you’re still indulging your in your favorite Superbowl snacks—sandwiches, nachos, burgers, beer, and more!   And we can thank biotechnology for allowing us to enjoy these popular…

With the new Congress comes new priorities that are in large part dictated by the leadership in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. At the top of the agenda is confronting the COVID-19 pandemic, including passing the $1.9 trillion relief package being proposed by the Biden…

The average person consumes 27 pounds of bananas per year. Bananas are one of the most ubiquitous fruits on the planet, but have you ever taken a moment to ask why? It’s straightforward: bananas are malleable, filling, rich in essential nutrients such as potassium and fiber, easy to eat for nearly…

This week marked the beginning of a new era in U.S. politics with the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. In his inauguration speech, President Biden made it clear that confronting COVID-19 is a priority of his administration, stating, “We must set aside the…

Science experts have been sounding the alarm since March when lockdowns started, that this pandemic is a drill for the impending climate change pandemic.  “Many organizations have warned that COVID-19 is only a precursor of what climate change will mean for food security,” Cormac O’Brien and…

If there’s a silver lining to the past year, it’s that we’ve learned a lot about how to accelerate innovation and get breakthroughs to patients, even in the most trying times. On January 11, 2021, BIO President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath joined global experts during the WuXi Global Forum…