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Key Insights on Biotechnology Basics

Biotechnology is the application of living organisms to develop products and technologies that improve lives. It has applications in medical, agricultural, and industrial fields to develop treatments, enhance crop production, and create sustainable alternatives. The document outlines topics in biotechnology including what it is, its applications and benefits, challenges, and advancements in areas like gene editing and synthetic biology.

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Key Insights on Biotechnology Basics

Biotechnology is the application of living organisms to develop products and technologies that improve lives. It has applications in medical, agricultural, and industrial fields to develop treatments, enhance crop production, and create sustainable alternatives. The document outlines topics in biotechnology including what it is, its applications and benefits, challenges, and advancements in areas like gene editing and synthetic biology.

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

BY : PABBISETTY VENNELA(BIPC)
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1 What is 5
biotechnology
2 Applications of 6
Biotechnology

3 Benefits of 7
Biotechnology

4 Challenges in Biotechnology
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INTRODUCTION

Biotechnology is the use of biology to develop new products,


methods and organisms intended to improve human health and
society. Biotechnology, often referred to as biotech, has existed since
the beginning of civilization with the domestication of plants, animals
and the discovery of fermentation.
Biotechnology
Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that uses living organisms and their
systems to create innovative solutions for various industries.
What is biotechnology?
Biotechnology is the application of scientific techniques to harness biological
processes and manipulate living organisms to develop products and technologies
that improve our lives.
Applications of Biotechnology

Medical Biotechnology Agricultural Biotechnology Industrial Biotechnology


Developing treatments and Enhancing crop production and Creating sustainable and eco-
therapies for diseases using reducing environmental impact friendly alternatives to traditional
biotechnological tools and through genetic modification and manufacturing processes.
techniques. precision breeding.
Benefits of Biotechnology
1 Improved Healthcare 2 Increased Food 3 Environmental
Production Sustainability
Development of new
drugs, personalized Enhanced crop yield, pest Reduced reliance on fossil
medicine, and advanced resistance, and nutrient fuels and bioremediation of
diagnostic tools. enrichment in plants. environmental pollutants.
Challenges in Biotechnology
1 Regulatory Hurdles 2 Ethical Dilemmas
Navigating complex regulations and Balancing the potential benefits with
ensuring compliance with safety potential risks and societal concerns.
standards.

3 Public Perception
Addressing misconceptions and educating the public about the safety and importance of
biotechnology.
Latest Advancements in Biotechnology
1 CRISPR-Cas9
A revolutionary gene-editing tool that
allows precise modification of DNA
3D Bioprinting 2 sequences.
Printing functional tissues and organs with
the potential to revolutionize
transplantation and drug testing. 3 Synthetic Biology
Designing and constructing new biological
systems for various applications, from
biofuels to biodegradable materials.
Ethical Considerations in Biotechnology
As biotechnology continues to advance, it raises ethical questions regarding privacy, genetic modification, and the
potential for unintended consequences.
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Future Prospects of Biotechnology
The future of biotechnology holds exciting possibilities, such as personalized medicine, bio-based manufacturing,
and sustainable solutions for global challenges.

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