On May 25, 2023, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and dozens of other biotechnology organizations sent a letter to congressional leaders calling for more …
The U.S. Codex Office needs more funding – here’s why Read More »
Two bills to create a healthy investment environment for biotech startups passed the House late May 30 with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation was …
BIO-backed bills that would support startups passed by House Read More »
On May 21, the 90th Paris assembly for World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) announced concern over the dramatic rise in cases of avian …
Avian flu vaccine discussed by WOAH general session: the potential of a new pandemic Read More »
A group of researchers compiled the most important questions facing the plant science community. As it turns out, biotech can provide answers and solutions …
100 questions facing plant science – and how biotech can answer them Read More »
As the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) prepares for the June 5-8 International Convention in Boston, the I am BIO Podcast explores how that city …
I am BIO podcast explores how Boston became a ‘biotech hub’ Read More »
May 14-20 is Food Allergy Awareness Week, which brings to light the 32 million Americans suffering with food allergies. However, biotechnology can help reduce …
Food Allergy Awareness Week: How biotech addresses food allergies Read More »
Climate change is getting worse in the United States—and it’s directly impacting Americans’ health, especially children, finds two recent studies. On April 25, the …
Climate change is leading to severe increases in health risks Read More »
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack opened the Agriculture Innovation Mission (AIM) for Climate Summit 2023, where he announced AIM for Climate …
AIM for Climate Summit 2023 opens with new agriculture initiatives Read More »
The production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) should be encouraged to reduce the high carbon emissions from air travel, writes Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) …
‘Sustainable air travel is within reach’ – with biotech Read More »
A May 3 report shows that more than a quarter of a billion people faced acute food insecurity last year. This data underlines the …
Nearly a quarter billion people are hungry. Can biotech help? Read More »
