BIO Releases New Online Video Series Highlighting the Wonders of Biotech

WASHINGTON--(Business Wire)--
In an effort to educate the public about biotechnology, its numerous
applications, and its most recent innovations, the Biotechnology Industry
Organization (BIO) has created a series of educational web videos to answer many
of the basic questions of biotech - "What is it?" "How does it affect me?" and
"Where is it happening? - and provide insight into the myriad ways in which
biotechnology is helping heal, feed and fuel the world. BIO produced the video
series in close collaboration with Banyan Productions, a renowned video
production company.

Hosted by Dr. David Targan, BioBytes endeavor to answer the most basic of these
questions, with topics ranging from biotech therapies, to biofuels and the
future of biomaterials. BioDigests go into greater depth with compelling, true
stories of the companies, scientists, and entrepreneurs who are driving biotech
innovation and the patients, farmers, consumers and many others who are
benefiting from these breakthroughs.

"Research shows that few people truly understand biotechnology or are aware of
its contributions to addressing some of the most pressing global challenges,"
said Jeff Joseph, vice president for Communications at BIO. "With the help of
our host, Dr. Targan, and the many companies who have participated in the
project, we are able to better tell the story of biotechnology today and its
promise for the future. Increasing awareness and appreciation of biotechnology
among the general public will help provide an environment more conducive to
achieving our advocacy goals, introducing new technologies and promoting
investment."

Both the BioBytes and BioDigest videos can be viewed on http://Biotech-Now.org -
BIO`s new social media website designed to educate and engage the public in the
biotech discussion. New videos and other information will be posted on a weekly
basis.

BioBytes` host, Dr. David Targan, is a practicing internal medicine physician
with the Lankenau Hospital System based in the Philadelphia area and has a
specialty in genetic testing. Dr. Targan holds a BS in chemistry from Lafayette
College, and received his MD at the Philadelphia College of Medicine.

For more information on BioBytes and BioDigests, including requests for copies
or interest in participation, please contact Erin Reese at ereese@bio.org.

About Banyan

Banyan Productions is one of the industry`s leading producers of reality
television. Founded in 1992, the company has developed, created and produced
more than 5,000 hours of original programming ­ spanning dozens of series ­ for
the nation`s leading networks and syndicators. In 2006 and 2007, Banyan was
named of the Top 100 Production Companies in the World by Real Screen Magazine.

About BIO

BIO represents more than 1,200 biotechnology companies, academic institutions,
state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States
and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and
development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental
biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention, the
world`s largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with
industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world.

Upcoming BIO Events

Intellectual Property Counsels Fall Conference and Committee Meeting
October 26-28, 2009
Washington, DC

8th Annual BIO Investor Forum
October 28-29, 2009
San Francisco, CA

Advanced Business Development Course
October 30, 2009
Vienna, Austria

BIO Europe International Partnering Conference
November 2-4, 2009
Vienna, Austria

Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy
November 8-11, 2009
Honolulu, HI

BIO
Erin Reese, 202-962-9235
www.bio.org

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