BIO.News Newsletter

Ending the week with alarming reports from the intelligence community about the impact of climate change on global security—and the role for biotechnology. Sunday’s World Polio Day, so we also look at the history of the vaccine and the latest news from Afghanistan. (735 words, 3 minutes, 40 seconds)

COVID changed everything—including how we value health and wellbeing. A new blog post from a patient advocate explains what this means for value assessments and policy. Plus, a new ad campaign speaks directly to rural America about the importance of COVID vaccines—you have to watch it. (887 words, 4 minutes, 26 seconds)

Global vaccine manufacturers say they’ll have enough vaccines for the entire world soon—we explain how to get them where they need to go. Plus, it’s World CRISPR Day, so we take a look at exciting applications for people and the planet. (776 words, 3 minutes, 52 seconds)

A bunch of new studies you need to read—with insights on the real cost of pharmaceuticals and patients’ health care costs, as well as the greenhouse gas emissions of food (and how biotech can reduce them). And don’t miss what BIO’s Dr. Michelle said about Gen. Colin Powell on CNN. (829 words, 4 minutes, 8 seconds)

Congress is back—and we’re watching to see what happens with drug price controls. We have more on the importance of investment in R&D for future cures—and why price controls would harm this—as well as airlines taking SAF to new heights.  (927 words, 4 minutes, 38 seconds)But before we dive in, BIO would like to pay tribute to Gen. Colin Powell who passed away this morning from COVID-19 complications. The former Secretary of State’s death illustrates that the pandemic is still not over for many…

Ending the week with World Food Day (tomorrow) and the role for biotech in agri-food systems, recent COVID vaccine news, and a high school student who might inspire you to do something good for the environment this weekend. (887 words, 4 minutes, 27 seconds)

Today, we have news on an international methane agreement and an exclusive look at how Afghanistan is facing several public health crises following the Taliban takeover, plus news links on African swine fever, the WTO TRIPS negotiations, and more. (817 words, 4 minutes, 5 seconds)

We know how to make pigs resistant to a deadly respiratory disease—now can we get these little piggies to market? Meanwhile, it’s World Thrombosis Day—here are the warning signs of thrombosis and how you can join the fight to stop the clot. (630 words, 3 minutes, 9 seconds)

A new episode of the I am BIO Podcast explores how biotech is making food safer for people with allergies or sensitives. And since it’s Hispanic Heritage Month, we take a closer look at COVID-19 disparities and vaccine hesitancy in the Hispanic and Latinx community. (832 words, 4 minutes, 9 seconds)

Start your week with this must-watch story of a BIO Board member who saved a stranger’s life with his own invention. Meanwhile, the government’s quiet today but we take a look at climate contingency plans released by 26 government agencies last week—and the important role for biotech. (661 words, 3 minutes, 18 seconds)  RIP “biotech giant” Alan C. Mendelson, who passed away over the weekend. The former BIO Board member was “one of the all-time great legal minds in biotech,” as former chairman…