BIO.News Newsletter

Today, we applaud a new bill that would boost renewable chemicals and the bioeconomy and explain why it’s not too late to get a flu vaccine. (724 words, 3 minutes, 37 seconds)

It’s another busy day in Washington. In the meantime, we have details on our legal challenge to the Trump administration’s drug pricing plan, as well as a look at a new report on the health impacts of climate change and how sustainable biobased fuels can help. (850 words, 4 minutes, 15 seconds)

It’s a busy Monday. BIO’s Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath talked with the CDC’s Dr. Nancy Messonnier about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines. Also, we look at the House leadership selections that will impact climate and the bioeconomy, including some historic “firsts.” (900 words, 4 minutes, 30 seconds)

We launched COVID Vaccine Facts, a new website with scientific and evidence-based information related to the COVID-19 vaccine development process. More details below, plus a look at the benefits of biotech crops. (663 words, 3 minutes, 18 seconds)

It’s a packed news day. We take a look at Nasdaq’s new diversity proposal and yesterday’s Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the importance of agricultural research. Read to the end for a lot more news from Washington and the industry. (1,000 words, 5 minutes)

Today, we have news on the Growing Climate Solutions Act as well as the readout from the CDC’s emergency meeting on COVID-19 vaccine allocation. (816 words, 4 minutes, 4 seconds)

It’s December. Today, the wheat genome is making headlines. We dig in, plus get more insight from Dr. Michelle on why you can trust the safety and science of the COVID-19 vaccines. (690 words, 3 minutes, 25 seconds)

We hope you had a restful long weekend. We’re heading into the home stretch of the year with good news on two COVID-19 therapeutics, as well as a look at what we can expect on climate policy in the coming months. (885 words, 4 minutes, 25 seconds)

Before we start cooking, we're getting Dr. Michelle’s perspective on whether COVID-19 vaccines will be safe, and giving thanks for CRISPR and caregivers. (737 words, 3 minutes, 40 seconds)  Happy Thanksgiving! Good Day BIO is taking a quick break and will resume publication on Monday, November 30. We hope you have a restful, safe holiday!

Today, we have a timely new episode of the I AM BIO Podcast focused on vaccine allocation and distribution, a look at why New York needs a low carbon fuel standard, and a flurry of activity in Washington ahead of Thanksgiving. (883 words, 4 minutes, 23 seconds)