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Why the 2023 Farm Bill matters to biotech
With so many life-science advances starting on the farm, the 2023 Farm Bill, which sets U.S. agriculture policy for the next five years, is […]
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Beech leaf disease threatens America’s forests; biotech solutions sought
Beech leaf disease (BLD), a relatively new affliction that’s deadly to beech trees, is making its way up and down the East Coast, threatening
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USDA approves sale of cultivated chicken
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the historic approval of the sale of chicken meat made from cultivated cells, which could provide a
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The U.S. Codex Office needs more funding – here’s why
On May 25, 2023, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and dozens of other biotechnology organizations sent a letter to congressional leaders calling for more
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BIO-backed bills that would support startups passed by House
Two bills to create a healthy investment environment for biotech startups passed the House late May 30 with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation was
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Avian flu vaccine discussed by WOAH general session: the potential of a new pandemic
On May 21, the 90th Paris assembly for World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) announced concern over the dramatic rise in cases of avian
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100 questions facing plant science – and how biotech can answer them
A group of researchers compiled the most important questions facing the plant science community. As it turns out, biotech can provide answers and solutions
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I am BIO podcast explores how Boston became a ‘biotech hub’
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
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Food Allergy Awareness Week: How biotech addresses food allergies
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
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Climate change is leading to severe increases in health risks
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
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