Today we’re taking a look at some of the cool things biotech researchers are doing—from getting important new therapies to patients for COVID-19 and other diseases, to tracking endangered species. Here are about 750 words, just under 4 minutes.

We’re starting a short but busy week with a new episode of the I AM BIO Podcast about why “Tiger King” couldn’t have come at a better time. (And it’s not what you think.) And did you have a socially distanced barbecue yesterday? We take a look at how biotech may have made your food healthier and taste better. Here’s today’s news in 800 words, about 4 minutes.

Before you move from the home office to the backyard for the long weekend, read up on this important law that’s making breakthrough treatments possible, in around 670 words, or 3 minutes, 20 seconds. Good Day BIO is taking a quick break for Memorial Day. We’ll be in touch if there’s major breaking news, but otherwise, we’ll resume regular publication on Tuesday, May 26.

Even with #WFH, there’s still a lot happening on Capitol Hill—and yesterday, a Senate Committee took an important step forward for the bioeconomy. More on that, plus an update from Jim on how the SEC is providing relief to small biotechs on the COVID-19 frontlines, in around 720 words, under 4 minutes.

Lots of questions today—on vaccine manufacturing and distribution, on whether we should get excited (yet) about potential vaccine candidates, and on whether bats are to blame for the pandemic. We have some answers, as well as the latest news from Washington (there's a lot!) in around 900 words, 4 minutes, 30 seconds.

It’s a busy Tuesday, and we’ve got a quick hit today, with around 500 words (2 and a half minutes) on an exciting new project with the BBC and what you might have missed in Washington.

We’re kicking off the week with a fascinating new episode of the I AM BIO Podcast about one company searching for a superstar antibody that could help us understand and beat COVID-19. And we’ve also got more from Cargill and Capitol Hill. Here’s your Monday news, in 880 words, about 4 minutes, 20 seconds.