BIO.News Newsletter

Tomorrow (Thursday), catch BIO’s Jim Greenwood at Wuxi Apptec COVID-19 Forum, where he’ll discuss the latest developments in the fight against the coronavirus. The free event will stream on Thursday, April 16, starting at 10 AM ET/7 AM PT. Today, we have news from the IRS for small biotechs, plus an announcement about how we’re helping essential workers and local families, in 800 words, 4 minutes.

Here's something cool. Music-minded scientists have assigned a unique musical note to each amino acid in the coronavirus, turning it into an eerily beautiful song—which could help them discover antibodies or drugs to treat it. Today, we’re taking a quick break from the coronavirus to look at what people are saying about the CAR T-cell reimbursement issue, as well as Mazda’s biofuels initiative and the latest on when Congress will return from recess, in about 615 words (3 minutes).

We’re starting a new week on an upbeat note, with news from biotech companies large and small on how they are making a difference in the COVID-19 fight. As BIO’s Chair Dr. Jeremy Levin says, this is the industry’s “finest hour.” Here are about 680 words, or 3 minutes, 20 seconds.

The bad news? There’s been a detection of bird flu in the United States. The even worse news? Dolly Parton is unaware that over 50+ biotech innovators are working around the clock to beat COVID-19. Help us spread the word by RETWEETING our message to Dolly! You can do so by clicking here.As for the good news, we know how to protect against animal diseases. And we’re very close to COVID-19 treatments and vaccines. Here’s a quick 662 words, or about 3 minutes, 20 seconds.

Today marks 100 days since China announced the detection of the coronavirus (H/T Axios/The Guardian).  We also have a milestone to report: the BIO Coronavirus Hub has 1,000 users. More on that, plus how we can ensure the continuity of the food supply chain, in around 900 words, or 4-and-a-half minutes.P.S. We're thinking of our readers celebrating Passover, Holy Week, and Easter. With so much going on in our industry, we are continuing business as usual at Good Day BIO in the coming days, but…

Congratulations to the several BIO members who were included in Endpoints News’ 20 Under 40 in Biopharma! We’re proud to be working with so many next-generation biotech leaders.  Today, we take a closer look at how animal biotech policy can help us fight coronavirus, as well as answer some of your questions about antibodies, in about 860 words, just over 4 minutes.

It’s World Health Day, a public health awareness day promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO)—and this year’s theme celebrates nurses and midwives, many of whom are caring for patients on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re thinking of you today, and every day, as we race to find therapeutics and vaccines and deliver diagnostics and other tools and supplies for you to do your jobs safely. Today, we’re looking at one example of how international collaboration is doing just…

It’s a new week. Today, we’re taking a look at how several BIO members are collaborating on COVID-19—from developing innovative science to sending their employees to the front lines of the fight. Here are about 720 words, or 3 minutes, 30 seconds.

It’s the weekend, and we hope you are finding a little rest, relaxation, and joy at home.  In today’s Special Weekend Edition of Good Day BIO, we’re taking a brief break from all the news surrounding COVID-19 to share the latest episode of the I AM BIO podcast: Sickle Cell Saviors. Sickle cell disease is an inherited red blood cell disease that can cause debilitating pain and lifelong complications. In the United States, the disease disproportionately affects African Americans.  In November,…

It's Friday, and we've got a big announcement today. Here's a quick 575 words (3 minutes) with news on the 2020 BIO International Convention, as well as some more links to industry news.