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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday authorized a new medication intended to halt the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known […]
FDA approves new ALS drug funded partially by ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ Read More »
Climate change poses an increasing number of challenges to food production and supply chains around the globe, and the world needs solutions. Luckily, the
USDA: Biotech can boost agriculture productivity, sustainability Read More »
In a monumental victory for the people in Oregon, biotech innovation, and the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), the Accelerated Approval pathway will be preserved
Oregon preserves Medicaid coverage for ‘Accelerated Approval’ drugs Read More »
The Biden-Harris Administration has released a National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health ahead of today’s Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. In the
Biden releases new food strategy ahead of White House food summit Read More »
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug developed by Biotechnology Innovation Organization’s (BIO) members Eisai Co Ltd and Biogen slowed the cognitive and functional decline in a
Eisai and Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug slows cognitive decline, study shows Read More »
The United States government is under increased pressure from U.S. farmers to challenge Mexico’s impending ban on genetically modified corn that could “cost the
U.S. must challenge Mexico’s GM corn ban, say farmers and biotech industry Read More »
Almost 80% of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 from March 2020 to October 2020 received an antibiotic, even though less than 3% had any bacterial
Antibiotics misuse and overprescribing revisited ahead of expected fall COVID wave Read More »
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) carried out a national study which found that mRNA vaccines are safe during pregnancy. In addition,
Maternal vaccination still low despite proven mRNA safety Read More »
After the Uganda Virus Research Institute confirmed a case of the rare Sudan ebolavirus in a 24-year-old man in Mubende district, Uganda’s health authorities
New Ebola outbreak highlights need for vaccines, therapeutics Read More »
After making the misguided decision to waive intellectual property (IP) protections for COVID vaccines, the World Trade Organization (WTO) is thinking about extending the
BIO: Expanding COVID IP waiver could harm US biotech companies Read More »
