BIO.News Newsletter

The FDA authorized Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna bivalent vaccines targeting the Omicron COVID-19 variant for kids. A biodiversity report shows urgent need for action – and we tell you how biotech can help. (621 words, 3 minutes, 6 seconds)

Market research forecasts growth in the animal biotech market and a public-private initiative seeks to fund new ideas in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.(698 words, 3 minutes, 29 seconds)

Yesterday, BIO announced a leadership update and interim CEO – here's what you need to know, straight from the source. We also look at the risk of co-circulation of COVID and flu – and an easy solution – and resources for students to learn about biotech during Farm to School Month. (689 words, 3 minutes, 26 seconds)

Starting the week with what HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said about using Bayh-Dole march-in rights to control drug prices, and what you need to know about mental health on World Mental Health Day. (700 words, 3 minutes, 30 seconds)

Shionogi shares COVID-19 therapeutics without waiving intellectual property rights. A new report explains biotech's significant contribution to sustainable food production. (695 words, 3 minutes, 28 seconds)

BIO is explaining the importance of IP protection to decision-makers in Washington and Geneva. On the environment, we look at another negative impact of climate change: inflation. (684 words, 3 minutes, 25 seconds)

New research underlines the value of patents for development of COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics, and the danger of waivers—plus, the bull market on climate solutions. (654 words, 3 minutes, 16 seconds)

A new report lays out the financial and human costs of a planned Mexican ban on biotech corn, and Dr. Michelle's latest podcast investigates how monkeypox can inform pandemic preparation. (753 words, 3 minutes, 45 seconds)

Treating mental illness requires awareness—the impetus for Mental Health Awareness Week—as well as efforts from biotech. In a sign of the times, Shell is reportedly planning to replace an old oil refinery with a biorefinery making SAFs. (664 words, 3 minutes, 19 seconds)

Ending the last week before the October recess with a busy day on Capitol Hill, with Congress passing SBIR/STTR yesterday and the continuing resolution with PDUFA expected to pass today. Also, we recap yesterday's Senate hearing on limiting sensitive foreign investment in research. (757 words, 3 minutes, 47 seconds)For your weekend entertainment, remember to listen to the latest I am BIO podcast, "Data Storage Crisis: DNA to the Rescue," on Apple, Google, or Spotify.