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BIO has compiled a list of publications, Web sites,
e-mail services and other resources that we believe
are especially useful in learning about biotechnology
and monitoring progress. A few notes about the list:
It includes both free sources and those that charge fees. Most items on the list are non-BIO resources. BIO staff
are not responsible for and cannot assist with access to
non-BIO resources. Biotechnology is a fluid industry. When using any
biotech resource (including this book), it is a good idea
to note the publication date and check other sources for
the most complete and current information. This list is not intended to be comprehensive, but if we
have omitted a useful resource, please let us know by
e-mailing info@bio.org.
Periodicals, Headline Services
and Web Sites
FROM BIO
BIO.org. BIO's award-winning Web site offers a wealth
of information on biotechnology applications as well
as archives of speeches, policy papers, special reports
and comments on issues of interest to the biotech
community.
Science.bio.org. Each business morning, BIO shares links
to all of the day's significant biotech science stories,
including both mainstream press and journal articles.
BIO SmartBrief. This popular e-mail service provides
headlines and brief summaries of all the important
biotech news of the day, from sources around the world.
Visit www.smartbrief.com/bio/ to sign up.
Food & Ag Weekly News. This e-mail publication covers
BIO activities, policy news and mainstream news
coverage of agricultural biotechnology. It is available
only to BIO members. For information on joining BIO,
visit www.bio.org/join.
BIO News. The Biotechnology Industry Organization's
members-only magazine covers BIO activities as
well as selected biotechnology financial, legislative
and regulatory news. Information on joining BIO is
available at www.bio.org/join.
OTHER SOURCES
BIO Ventures for Global Health. The BVGH Web site
includes an interactive pipeline database on diseases
affecting developing countries, as well as news, features
and policy reports on the biotechnology industry's work
in global health. All resources are available at www.
bvgh.org.
BioCentury. BioCentury's weekly flagship publication
features analysis and news summaries on the
biotech industry. BioCentury also provides a daily
news summary, published each weekday evening.
Subscription information and full product listings are
available at www.biocentury.com.
BioSpace. BioSpace tracks a wide range of biotechnology
company, clinical and financial news and data, and
offers e-mail headline services. Explore offerings at
www.biospace.com.
Biotechnology Healthcare. This monthly magazine
delivers selected industry news and includes features
on science, product development, financial issues,
and reimbursement. Subscription information
and selected articles are available at www.biotechnologyhealthcare.com.
BioWorld. BioWorld's offerings include a daily biotech
newspaper, as well as weekly publications on financial
and international news. Subscription information and
full product listings are available at www.bioworld.com.
FierceBiotech. This business-focused summary of the day's
biotech news highlights is delivered via e-mail. Learn
more or sign up at www.fiercebiotech.org.
Genetic Engineering News. This tabloid-sized trade
magazine is published twice monthly and includes news
and features on the industry. GEN is free to qualified
industry subscribers. Apply for a subscription at www.genengnews.com.
Health Affairs. Published every other month, this is one of
the definitive sources for healthcare data and analysis,
with articles on issues of access, reimbursement,
innovation and quality. Visit www.healthaffairs.org for
subscription information.
Industrial Biotechnology. This quarterly journal
covers industrial and environmental biotechnology
applications in chemicals, energy, and manufacturing.
Subscription information is available at www.liebertpub.com.
In Vivo. Windhover Information publishes this
monthly magazine of commentary and analysis on
biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and other industries.
The emphasis is on business strategies and industry
trends. Windhover offers a suite of additional
publications and data as well. Visit www.windhover.com for subscription information.
Nature Biotechnology. This specialty publication from
the Nature Publishing Group is published monthly
and includes news, features and journal articles.
Subscription information is available on www.nature.com.
Signals Magazine. Recombinant Capital publishes
this online magazine of biotech industry trends and
analysis. The magazine and archives are free, with no
registration required. Visit www.signalsmag.com.
Tufts CSDD Impact Report. The Tufts Center for the
Study of Drug Development publishes a singletopic
report every other month covering original
research on product development issues affecting
pharmaceutical and biotech companies. For a list of
topics covered and subscription information, visit
csdd.tufts.edu.
Why Biotech. Operated by the Council for Biotechnology
Information, this media- and consumer-friendly Web
site includes feature stories, links to reports, and
extensive data on agricultural biotechnology. Access
is free, with no registration required. Visit www.whybiotech.com.
Your World. The Biotechnology Institute's magazine is
published twice a year and targets grades 7 through
12. Each issue combines in-depth features on a single
topic with supplemental educational activities and
materials. See www.biotechinstitute.org for a list of topics covered, subscription information, and free pdf
downloads of every issue.
GENERAL SCIENCE JOURNALS
The following science journals, while not biotech-exclusive,
provide extensive biotechnology coverage:
Nature, Science, Scientific American, The New Scientist,
and The Scientist. Nature and Science are often are first
to publish important breakthroughs, such as the human
genome sequence.
BIO-TECH EDUCATION & CAREERS
Note: Many job-listing Web sites and services cover
the biotech industry. Below are resources that offer
added content of interest.
Biotechnology Institute. The Biotechnology Institute
focuses on K-12 biotechnology education,
offering teacher-student resources and programs.
Publications include Genome: The Secret of How
Life Works, Your World magazine, and Shoestring
Biotechnology, a laboratory guide for teachers with
a shoestring budget.
BioView. BioView has compiled a list of schools offering
specialized biotechnology degree and certificate
programs. Visit bioview.com/education.html for the list.
Sciencecareers. Science magazine has compiled extensive
career resources and articles for science students and
job seekers at sciencecareers.sciencemag.org.
SELECTED RECENT REPORTS ON BIOTECHNOLOGY
General & Healthcare
Beyond Borders: Global Biotechnology Report 2006.
Ernst & Young's annual survey of the biotechnology
industry tracks company data and industry trends,
compares U.S. biotech performance to that of the rest
of the world, and ranks top U.S. and Canadian biotech
regions. Published April 2006. See www.ey.com for
contact information.
Biotech 2006 - Life Sciences: A Changing Prescription.
Each year, the life sciences merchant bank Burrill
& Co. publishes a detailed report on the biotech
industry, describing new developments in healthcare,
agriculture and industrial applications, as well as
providing an overview of biotech business activities.
See www.burrillandco.com for purchase information.
Published April 2006.
BioWorld State of the Industry Report, 2006.
BioWorld's annual report aggregates the biotech
industry's financial, partnering and drug approval
information for 2005, with analysis explaining what
it all means. See for purchase
information.
Genomics and Global Health. This report from the
University of Toronto explores how genomics and
related technologies can help achieve the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals in global health. The
report follows up on the recommendations of Top 10
Biotechnologies for Improving Health in Developing
Countries. Both reports can be downloaded through
www.bvgh.org. Published in September 2002 (Top 10)
and October 2004 (Genomics and Global Health).
Growing the Nation's Biotech Sector: State Bioscience
Initiatives 2006. This report from BIO and the
Battelle Memorial Institute presents updated data,
examines growth trends and identifies cities with the
largest and most concentrated employment in several
bioscience subsectors. The report also identifies key
trends in state and regional initiatives to support the
biosicences. Available for downloading on www.bio.org/local/battelle2006/. Published April 2006.
Innovation or Stagnation: Challenge and Opportunity
on the Critical Path to New Medical Products. This
report from FDA explains why drug development is so
slow and offers ideas for accelerating the process. This
landmark report initiated the Critical Path Initiative.
Available for downloading at www.fda.gov/oc/initiatives/criticalpath/. Published March 2004.
Medical Biotechnology: Achievements, Prospects
and Perceptions. Published by the United Nations
Institute for Advanced Studies, this book examines the
drivers of medical and pharmaceutical biotechnology
development in the United States, Europe and Japan
and provides case studies for several developing
countries. Available for purchase through www.ias.unu.edu. Published September 2005.
OECD Biotech Statistics 2006. This publication of
the Organization of Economic Cooperation and
Development includes data for 23 OECD countries
and two observer countries, plus China (Shanghai),
and takes a major step forward in improving the
comparability of biotechnology indicators among
countries. Available for downloading on www.oecd.org.
Published May 2006.
Outlook 2006. The Tufts Center for Drug Development's
annual report offers a brief synopsis of the year's major
regulatory and R&D issues. Available for downloading
at csdd.tufts.edu. Published 2006.
Parexel's Bio/Pharmaceutical R&D Statistical
Sourcebook 2006/2007. This book contains
studies, analysis, articles and extensive data sets on
R&D/regulatory activity and spending across the
pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. See www.parexel.com for purchase information.
Personalized Medicine: The Emerging
Pharmacogenomics Revolution.
PriceWaterhouseCoopers explains how personalized
medicine can remake the pharmaceutical industry and
the challenges to realizing that vision. Available for
downloading on www.pwc.com. Published February
2005.
Personalized Medicine: Hopes and Realities. This
Royal Society report provides a thorough overview
of scientific, development and clinical issues in
personalized medicine. Available for downloading at
www.royalsoc.ac.uk (select Adobe Acrobat Reader to
open). Published September 2005.
A Survey of the Use of Biotechnology in U.S. Industry.
In 2003, the U.S. Commerce Department published
data from the most comprehensive survey ever
conducted of companies using biotechnology. The
book includes data on jobs, financial performance
and technological applications, and is available
for downloading at www.technology.gov/reports. Published October 2003.
MARKET REPORTS
A number of publishers, consultants and analysts publish
detailed reports on specialized biotechnology sectors (anything
from microarrays to diabetes drugs). Sites offering
such reports for sale include www.datamonitor.com, www.
marketresearch.com, www.
www.visiongainintelligence.com,
www.researchandmarkets.com, www.thefreedoniagroup.com and www.frost.com.
AGRICULTURE
Biotechnology-Derived Crops Planted in 2004 -
Impacts on U.S. Agriculture. This report from the
National Center for Food and Agricultural Policy
explores the impact of six biotech crops on U.S.
farmers' yields and incomes. The report includes data
for individual states. Published December 2005.
Brief 34: Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/
GM Crops: 2005. Each year, the International
Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech
Applications publishes a global survey of biotech
crops plantings. Data are provided by crop and by country. Available for downloading at www.isaaa.org. Published January 2006.
The Economic Status and Performance of Plant
Biotechnology in 2003: Adoption, Research and
Development in the United States. This study
explores the economic impact of agricultural
biotechnology and includes data from companies,
states and academic institutions. The author, C.
Ford Runge, Ph.D., is the director of the Center for
International Food and Agricultural Policy at the
University of Minnesota. Available for downloading
on www.whybiotech.com. Published December 2003.
The Global Diffusion of Plant Biotechnology:
International Adoption and Research in 2004.
This study of plant biotech R&D and adoption offers
both a comprehensive overview and individual
country profiles from around the world. Available
for downloading on www.whybiotech.com.
Published December 2004.
GM crops: the global socio-economic and
environmental impact-the first nine years,
1996-2004. This report from the U.K. firm PG
Economics provides cumulative data on the positive
environmental and income impact of biotech crops.
It is available for downloading at www.pgeconomics.co.uk. Published October 2005.
Modern Food Biotechnology, Human Health and
Development: An Evidence-Based Study. This
World Health Organization report describes health
and quality-of-life benefits that biotech foods can
deliver. Available for downloading at www.who.
int/foodsafety. Published 2005.
Quantification of the Impacts on U.S. Agriculture
of Biotechnology Derived Crops Planted in 2005.
This study from the National Center for Food and
Agricultural Policy suggests biotech is helping meet
increased demand for corn to manufacture ethanol.
According to the author, U.S. farmers produced
an additional 7.6 billion pounds of corn thanks to
biotech-a 29 percent increase over 2004 production.
Available for downloading at www.ncfap.org. Published November 2006.
INDUSTRIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL
25 by 25: Agriculture's Role in Ensuring U.S. Energy
Independence. This report by the Ag Energy Working
Group of the Energy Future Coalition shows how
farmers can contribute 25 percent of U.S. total energy
consumption. Available at www.bio.org/ind/25x25.pdf. Published August 2004.
Achieving Sustainable Production of Agricultural
Biomass for Biorefinery Feedstock. This BIO report
details how American farmers can feed the growing
biofuel industry by harnessing cellulosic biomass. It
also proposes guidelines and incentives to encourage
farmers to produce sufficient raw materials for
the growing biorefinery and biofuels industry in a
sustainable way. Available at bio.org/ind. Published
November 2006.
Growing Energy: How Biofuels Can Help End
America's Oil Dependence. This Natural Resources
Defense Council report describes how biofuels can
cut U.S. dependence on foreign oil while lifting farm
profits by 2025 if action is taken now. The NRDC
published a follow-up issue paper, Bringing Biofuels
to the Pump: An Aggressive Plan for Ending America's
Oil Dependence. Both are available for downloading at
www.nrdc.org. Published December 2004, July 2005.
Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology: Current
Achievements, Prospects and Perceptions. This
report by the United Nations Institute of Advanced
Studies provides an overview of I&E biotechnology.
Available for downloading on www.ias.unu.edu.
Published September 2005.
New Biotech Tools for a Cleaner Environment:
Industrial Biotechnology for Pollution Prevention,
Resource Conservation and Cost Reduction.
Produced by BIO, this report applies case-study data
from the Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development to whole industries, describing the
potential for biotech processes to cut raw material
consumption and pollution. Available for downloading
on www.bio.org/ind/. Published June 2004.
Policy Recommendations and Report of the Bioenergy
and Agriculture Working Group. This report, by
a working group of the Energy Future Coalition,
recommends that government take aggressive steps
to shift to renewable, agriculture-based fuels, such
as bioethanol. Available for downloading on www.bio.org/ind/. Published June 2003.
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