This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for many things—including biotech, which can help ensure the stability and sustainability of our food. Biotech can increase agricultural productivity and …
A bountiful feast for Thanksgiving – thanks to biotech Read More »
On November 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first-ever vaccine against the chikungunya virus, a mosquito-borne disease that can be …
FDA approves first vaccine for chikungunya virus Read More »
Food systems simultaneously depend on and affect climate change. Currently accounting for more than one-third of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, food production may …
Can biotech break the interdependence between food production and fossil fuels? Read More »
With a growing population, scientists are looking for new, more sustainable ways to meet the global demand for food, fuel, drugs, and other manufactured …
How synthetic biology is revolutionizing our lives Read More »
A bill to incentivize production of low-carbon biofuels by ensuring that the environmental benefits of these fuels are measured accurately when assessing tax credits …
Bill seeks accurate measures of how well biofuels cut carbon emissions Read More »
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposals for new rules to permit more aggressive opposition to mergers would interfere with the economic ecosystem that is essential …
FTC plans for aggressive merger enforcement threaten biotech innovation, BIO says Read More »
October 16 is World Food Day, commemorating the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945. The …
World Food Day: Biotech can ensure no one is left behind Read More »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is warning against avian flu outbreaks after two commercial poultry farms in Utah and South Dakota registered the …
Could gene-edited chickens be the answer to avian flu outbreaks? Read More »
Climate change is wreaking havoc across the globe, notably endangering agriculture. Crops and animals are equally affected, as rising temperatures raise concerns among farmers. …
Between the buzzing and the painful stings, one might argue that bees can be annoying. But to put it simply: if bees go extinct, …
