We launched COVID Vaccine Facts, a new website with scientific and evidence-based information related to the COVID-19 vaccine development process. More details below, plus a look at the benefits of biotech crops. (663 words, 3 minutes, 18 seconds)
BIO launched a new website to help patients and their families understand and enroll in clinical trials—we have details. Plus, BIO weighed in on today’s House Agriculture Committee hearing on America’s renewable economy, and we may soon have an…
BIO launched an important new agenda to eliminate racial disparities in the industry and health care delivery. We’ve got the details, in around 670 words, just under 4 minutes.
Finally, some good news: USDA (with support from BIO and industry) took several key actions on climate in 2021, and survival rates are increasing for certain lung and blood cancers. (603 words, 3 minutes)
The Supreme Court blocked enforcement of a nationwide vaccine mandate—we look at what it means for employers and state legislatures. Also, the record spike in methane emissions in 2021 adds to the urgency of deploying biotech solutions like feed additives. (650 words, 3 minutes, 15 seconds)
On a busy Friday, we have details on CMS’s proposal to restrict coverage for a breakthrough Alzheimer’s treatment and BIO’s warning about it. Also: news from the Supreme Court and Congress, what Dr. Michelle said during a JPM side event about “just science,” and why you don’t need to worry about “Don’t Look Up.” (768 words, 3 minutes, 50 seconds)
It’s a new year…and yes, we’re still talking about Mexico’s treatment of biotech. Senate Finance Committee leadership sent a letter to USTR to urge them to take action. Meanwhile, we keep hearing some misconceptions about the role of NIH grants in developing new drugs, so we fact-check it. (593 words, 2 minutes, 57 seconds)
In an incredible step forward for medicine, gene editing (and a few BIO members) allowed doctors to successfully transplant a pig's heart into a human. We have the story. Plus, four federal health officials appeared before the Senate HELP Committee yesterday, so we tell you the useful information you might have missed if you only caught the buzzy clips. (656 words, 3 minutes, 16 seconds)
New data shows that more than half of total spending on brand-name medicines goes to the supply chain and other stakeholders—and brand-name drug prices actually fell last year. We take a closer look, plus review two new studies that show the devastating health impacts of air pollution. (733 words, 3 minutes, 39 seconds)
As JPM Week begins, we have an exclusive look at what nominee for FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf and BIO’s Dr. Michelle said yesterday about the future of accelerated approval. Plus, we have food for thought about gene edited wheat. (691 words, 3 minutes, 27 seconds)
Closing out the first week of the year with good news for farmers in Colorado’s Boulder County, plus a look at why we need to improve vaccine distribution if we want to improve vaccination rates. (662 words, 3 minutes, 18 seconds)
D.C. is marking the one-year anniversary of the attack on the Capitol. Meanwhile, as food supply chains and prices continue to dominate headlines, we review five gene-editing advances that could help. And, January is Glaucoma Awareness Month—taking a look at these resources could save your eyesight. (690 words, 3 minutes, 27 seconds)
Yes, drug price controls are still on the table—but they shouldn’t be, according to an analysis of 2021 drug price data. And with food prices rising, extending the growing season could help ensure a stable food supply—and gene editing can help. (572 words, 2 minutes, 51 seconds)
