BIO.News Newsletter

Should we hold back vaccines for second doses? Dr. Michelle answers on CNN. Meanwhile, the OECD recommends 25 actions to meet our climate goals—and it’s no surprise that biotech has a key role in many of them. (948 words, 4 minutes, 44 seconds)

Can you believe it’s February 1? We start a new month with what to expect from the 117th Congress, as well as how biotech can save everyone’s favorite lockdown fruit. Also, we’ll be celebrating Black History Month by introducing you to Black scientists and innovators—beginning today with facts you may not have known about George Washington Carver. (720 words, 3 minutes, 36 seconds)

Ending the week with a look at what world leaders said about ag biotech during the virtual Davos, as well as a new report on how states are responding to the needs of patients with rare diseases. (835 words, 4 minutes, 10 seconds) We offer heartfelt condolences to the family of G. Kirk Raab, BIO’s founding chairman, who passed away last week. The San Francisco Business Times remembers the former Genentech CEO.

Today we have details on 100 Days of Innovation, BIO's blueprint for how the public and private sector can work together to strengthen America’s innovation ecosystem, end the pandemic, and get Americans back to work. (895 words, 4 minutes, 28 seconds).

A new study finds that biofuel derived from corn emits even fewer greenhouse gases than we initially thought. Meanwhile, data from around the world tells us why vaccine equity is not only the right thing to do, but also good for the economy. (762 words, 3 minutes, 48 seconds)

Yesterday, our international friends launched a new campaign to boost vaccine confidence. We have the details and explain why we can trust COVID-19 vaccines when they’re approved. We also take a look at how biotech—and avocado toast—might transform your takeout. (775, 3 minutes, 52 seconds)

Ahead of the Biden administration’s first full week, we sent a letter pledging to work with them on climate change—today we explain how. And today, we're recognizing the one-year anniversary of the world’s first COVID-19 lockdown and Moderna’s vaccine announcement. (943 words, 4 minutes, 42 seconds)

Ending the week with a quick look at what to expect during the first 100 days of the Biden administration and BIO’s reaction to a few key actions so far. (770 words, 3 minutes, 50 seconds)

It’s Day 1 of the Biden administration—but before we move forward, we have to look back at former President Trump’s last-minute change to Medicare Part D that would strip protections for seniors and vulnerable patients. Meanwhile, New Mexico joins the list of states moving closer to a low-carbon fuel standard. (905 words, 4 minutes, 31 seconds)

Today, the last full day of the Trump administration, we take a closer look at the Most Favored Nation drug pricing scheme and what to expect in the coming days in D.C. We also have news from Twist Bioscience that could improve testing for the new COVID-19 variant. (885 words, 4 minutes, 25 seconds) Good Day BIO is off tomorrow, Wednesday, January 20, for Inauguration Day. We will resume publication on Thursday, January 21. Stay safe, D.C.