BIO.News Newsletter

Senate Democrats released their latest plan for drug price controls yesterday—we have details and BIO’s take. Plus, Italy’s worst drought in 70 years is ravaging risotto rice—but biotech offers solutions for crops and climate change. (561 words, 2 minutes, 48 seconds)

A new study finds drug price controls would reduce cancer research funding by 31%. Meanwhile, BIO provides recommendations on how to improve regulatory frameworks at APHIS and advance plant and animal biotech solutions. (710 words, 3 minutes, 33 seconds)

We're back from the holiday weekend – and we're talking about drug price controls again. Here's what you need to know, plus new research that tells us how biotech can help stop mosquito-borne disease. (572 words, 2 minutes, 51 seconds)

Before the long weekend, we have a quick read about BIO members joining the White House’s Health Sector Climate Pledge and the FDA’s recommendation for fall booster shots. (434 words, 2 minutes, 10 seconds) We’ll be taking a quick break on Monday, July 4. We will resume publication on Tuesday, July 5. Enjoy the holiday weekend!

We’re celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the discovery of CRISPR Cas9—and what it’s done for humans, animals, and plants. While it’s almost the holiday weekend, there’s a lot happening in D.C.: House Appropriations is marking up HHS funding for fiscal year 2023, and the Biden administration is preparing for monkeypox vaccinations and fall COVID vaccinations. (601 words, 3 minutes)

We have a readout from FDA’s meeting on boosters targeting COVID-19 variants and USDA’s new program to invest in biomanufacturing—plus, we’re celebrating Pride Month. (591 words, 2 minutes, 57 seconds)

A new report explains why Mexico’s ban on GM corn is a lose-lose for Mexico and the U.S., and some want to use the Bayh-Dole Act to achieve “backdoor” drug price controls, which would amount to a “frontal assault” on R&D. (701 words, 3 minutes, 30 seconds)

D.C.’s in recess, but there’s a lot happening. We have a look at BIO’s recent comments on FDA’s clinical trial diversity guidance, a long-awaited USDA nominee, and why Accelerated Approval is under political attack. (772 words, 3 minutes, 51 seconds)

Ending the week on a high note: COVID vaccines prevented nearly 20 million deaths in 2021 alone, says a new study. And from bird flu to stopping salmonella outbreaks, CRISPR technology is improving the health of chickens and the risk to humans. (667 words, 3 minutes, 20 seconds)

Lots of news today from Capitol Hill on PBMs, ARPA-H, and a new insulin bill—plus, BIO’s comments to OSTP on sustainable chemistry. (725 words, 3 minutes, 37 seconds)