Infantile spasms are a medical emergency – let’s help stop them
Infantile Spasm Awareness Week (ISAW) takes place in the first week of December, ...
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Bivalent COVID boosters increase protection, CDC study finds
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show the ...
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How biotech is making it easier to put bread on the table
Wheat harvests will face pressure from climate change, scientists say. But biotechnology is ...
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World Soil Day recognizes ‘where food begins’
December 5 marks the 8th World Soil Day, with the theme, “Soils, where ...
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National Influenza Vaccination Week begins with warnings of a tough flu season
National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 5–9 and serves as a reminder that ...
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Lecanemab phase 3 trial results presented at Alzheimer’s conference
The results from the Phase III Clarity AD trial of lecanemab (BAN2401), the ...
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EDITORS' CHOICE
What BIO’s watching in the new Congress
Reforms to prevent middlemen from driving up drug prices and legislation encouraging the development of oral medications and rare disease treatments were called top priorities ...
January 27, 2025
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LATEST NEWS
Federal Policy
Why reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PPRV) Program is vital
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PPRV) Program was top of mind during BIO’s March Patient Advocacy Coffee Chat: ...
March 12, 2025
Agriculture
National Biobased Products Day: Building better with biology
Whether it’s bottles, baby wipes, fashion, or fuel, biology can build it better. Biobased products, made from renewable natural materials, provide sustainable alternatives to products ...
March 7, 2025
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
International Women’s Day: Improving women’s health by addressing autoimmune disease
March 8th is International Women’s Day and to mark the occasion, Bio.News is exploring an under researched field of women’s health – autoimmune diseases – ...
March 7, 2025
Federal Policy
House members urge passage of reforms at PBM hearing
The time has come for Congress to pass legislation to prevent pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from inflating drug costs, limiting patient access to drugs, and ...
March 3, 2025
Health
EPIC Act introduced to correct IRA’s ‘pill penalty’
Bipartisan legislation reintroduced in the House on Feb. 21 would encourage the development of small-molecule drugs by eliminating the “pill penalty” in the Inflation Reduction ...
February 28, 2025
HEALTH
House members urge passage of reforms at PBM hearing
March 3, 2025
EPIC Act introduced to correct IRA’s ‘pill penalty’
February 28, 2025
Kidney Action Week: 4 things you need to know about kidney disease
February 26, 2025
The role of the patient voice in CMS drug price ‘negotiation’
February 21, 2025
M&A comeback may face political headwinds, say BIO CEO panelists
February 18, 2025
Welcome, John F. Crowley!
Get to know John F. Crowley, the new President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), in our exclusive interview.
AGRICULTURE
FFA Week promotes careers in biotech for agriculture
February 19, 2025
Farm to Fly Act reintroduced in Senate would give SAF wings
January 27, 2025
Climate Change
Combatting misinformation on biotechnology in food
December 20, 2024
Biotechnology’s role in enhancing food security while addressing climate change is gaining deserved attention. It is important that we understand ...
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BIO to present biotech’s benefits for climate and food at COP29
November 14, 2024
What to know about BIO’s 7 Core Strategic Priorities
October 3, 2024
Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus to back pro-SAF legislation
September 30, 2024
What to know about Valley fever vaccine development
September 9, 2024
Federal Policy
House members urge passage of reforms at PBM hearing
March 3, 2025
The role of the patient voice in CMS drug price ‘negotiation’
February 21, 2025
BIO CEO 2025: Challenges and opportunities in the new administration
February 11, 2025
State Policy
John Crowley highlights Colorado’s biotech ecosystem during packed Denver tour
February 9, 2025
Colorado’s contributions to biotechnology innovation—and biotech’s importance to our health, food supply, and national security—were key themes as BIO President ...
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U.S. biotech generates $3.2 trillion in a year, report shows
December 9, 2024
Rep. Hank Johnson and BIO tour biotech training facility in Atlanta
November 4, 2024
Virginia Gov. Youngkin named BIO’s Governor of the Year
September 23, 2024
International
USMCA dispute panel halts Mexico’s ban on biotech corn
January 6, 2025
Data transfer rules don’t have to hamper biotech innovation, BIO says
December 15, 2024
BIO to present biotech’s benefits for climate and food at COP29
November 14, 2024
AMR continues to pose a global threat
October 10, 2024
Bio's View
BIO celebrates release of FDA Rare Disease Innovation Hub 2025 strategic plan
February 20, 2025
February 28 is Rare Disease Day, and in observance, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is highlighting how it is working ...
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