A zoonotic disease has killed 500,000 Americans and closed countless businesses and eliminated millions of jobs. Climate change is causing increasingly volatile, and devastating weather events and likely contributed to the cold snap that battered Texas. If we don’t act, this is just the tip of the…

Mapillar Dahn has three daughters—and they all have sickle cell disease. But she gained hope thanks to Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT) drug Oxbryta, the first FDA-approved drug targeting the underlying cause of sickle cell disease rather than just its symptoms. Dahn’s oldest daughter, Tully, was…

Truth be told, I’ve spent a lot of money on apparel just because it’s made from plastic bottles. I thought I was helping, until I read, Recycled Plastic is Everywhere—and It’s Harming the Planet. “[H]ere’s the thing,” Elizabeth Segran wrote, “Every time you wash or wear that puffer, microscopic…

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…

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that sustainability is non-negotiable. This year, we encourage you to make sustainable living one of your New Year’s resolutions. That may sound like an inconvenient move, but it can actually be quite simple to make a few life swaps. Here are three easy things you…

The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting, just like most events these days, took place virtually in November, 2020.  President Trump participated in the meeting along with the other 20 leaders from the APEC region.  The topic, unsurprisingly, was COVID.  APEC is a…