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Introduction-to-Biotechnology

Biotechnology leverages biological systems to create technologies that benefit society, with key applications in medicine, agriculture, and environmental management. Advances such as CRISPR and gene therapy are transforming healthcare, while bioremediation and waste management address environmental issues. Ethical considerations and future challenges, including equitable access and regulatory concerns, are critical as the field continues to evolve.

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Introduction-to-Biotechnology

Biotechnology leverages biological systems to create technologies that benefit society, with key applications in medicine, agriculture, and environmental management. Advances such as CRISPR and gene therapy are transforming healthcare, while bioremediation and waste management address environmental issues. Ethical considerations and future challenges, including equitable access and regulatory concerns, are critical as the field continues to evolve.

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Introduction to

Biotechnology
Biotechnology is a field that harnesses biological systems and
living organisms to develop new technologies that benefit
society.
by Anushree.M gowda
Applications of Biotechnology in
Medicine
Pharmaceuticals Genetic Testing Regenerative
Medicine
Biotechnology has It enables personalized
revolutionized the medicine and the early Tissue engineering and
production of medicines, detection of genetic stem cell therapy offer
including insulin and disorders. new solutions in
vaccines. healthcare.
Advances in Genetic Engineering
1 CRISPR 2 GMOs 3 Gene Therapy
Technology
Genetically modified Promising treatment
Allows precise editing organisms enhance for inherited
of DNA, holding crop resistance and disorders and certain
potential for curing nutritional value. cancers.
genetic diseases.
Biotechnology in Agriculture and
Food Production
1 Crop Improvement
Enhanced yield, reduced pesticide use, and improved nutrition.

2 Food Processing
Enzymes and microbial cultures improve food quality and preservation.

3 Biological Pest Control


Environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.
Environmental Applications of
Biotechnology

Bioremediation Waste Management Biodiversity


Conservation
Using organisms to clean Conversion of waste into
up pollutants and biofuels or biodegradable Preserving and restoring
contamination. materials. ecosystems through
biotechnological means.
Ethical Considerations in
Biotechnology
Gene Editing Ethics Equitable Access Environmental
Impact
Should humanity alter Ensuring that
the fundamental biotechnological Minimizing potential
building blocks of life? benefits reach all harm to ecosystems
communities. and biodiversity.
Future Prospects and Challenges in
Biotechnology

6 75M Global
Technological Investment in R&D Impact on Society
Innovations
Huge capital flow into Biotech shaping global
Continual advancements biotech research and healthcare, food security,
shaping the future of development. and sustainability.
biotechnology.
Challenges include regulatory, ethical, and safety concerns.

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