BIO.News Newsletter

Climate change and food security—and the role of biotech in addressing both—were major themes at Davos last week, with BIO members in the spotlight at the event. Plus, PBMs’ formulary exclusions are increasing in 2023, and we look at what it means for patients and policy. (594 words, 2 minutes, 58 seconds)

Ending the week with BIO’s comments on the importance of the drug patent system, a look at biotech for carbon capture and removal, and a preview of Rachel King’s remarks at the Maryland Tech Council’s advocacy summit yesterday. (654 words, 3 minutes, 16 seconds)

A biotech CEO has three predictions for the industry in 2023—read our Bio.News exclusive. Plus, BIO member Ginkgo Bioworks announced a new partnership to make a baby formula that can boost gut health. (662 words, 3 minutes, 18 seconds)

The New York Times has an important read on the true cost of breakthrough sickle cell therapies—and it’s not what you think. Plus, we’re all getting sticker shock with our breakfast lately—here’s how biotech can help. (647 words, 3 minutes, 14 seconds)

Back from the long weekend with a look at the startling decline in kindergarten vaccination rates, and what they’re saying in Davos about biotech to solve our food and climate challenges. (650 words, 3 minutes, 15 seconds)

Cancer deaths are falling—but so are kindergarten vaccination rates. Meanwhile, we’re celebrating 40 years of the Orphan Drug Act. (544 words, 2 minutes, 43 seconds)

We have early details on how the administration plans to roll out drug price controls—plus, a look at how COVID accelerated genomic sequencing worldwide and biotech champion Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s plans to retire. (679 words, 3 minutes, 23 seconds)

New analysis tells the truth about drug prices, while new research highlights the need for biotech climate solutions. (708 words, 3 minutes, 32 seconds)

Today, we have a readout from the North American Leaders’ Summit and what BIO said about Mexico’s plans to ban biotech corn, plus news from JPM and Capitol Hill. (730 words, 3 minutes, 39 seconds)

As the House gets to work on the rules package, we take a look at the future of mRNA, how biotech can combat global hunger, and news from Eisai and the CDC. (673 words, 3 minutes, 21 seconds)