BIO.News Newsletter

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)

This year is already shaping up to be an important year for state legislation—related to both vaccines and biofuels. We take a look at what happened in 2021 and what to expect in 2022. (621 words, 3 minutes, 6 seconds)

We hope you enjoyed a safe and restful holiday break. We’re back in action with news you might have missed over the last few weeks. (586 words, 2 minutes, 55 seconds)

We hope you are enjoying a safe and relaxing holiday. While we’re still on break for a few more days, we wanted to check in and send you a few things we’ve been reading. We wish you a happy and healthy new year. See you in 2022!

Before we sign off for the break, we have an update on Omicron—and why, despite the bad news, vaccines can help us keep the holiday spirit. Meanwhile, biotech's also helping to keep our holiday traditions alive—and sustainable. (530 words, 2 minutes, 39 seconds) Good Day BIO will take a publishing break from December 22-January 2. We’ll be in touch if there’s major news, but we plan to resume normal publication on Monday, January 3, 2022. We hope you enjoy a restful, joyful, and safe holiday!