Biotech-quarter4: All Topics

• Biotechnology


  The development and utilization of biological processes for obtaining maximum benefits to man and other forms of life
• Genetic Engineering


  The formation of new combinations of heritable material by the insertion of nucleic acid molecules into any virus, bacterial plasmids or other vector system so as to allow their incorporation into a host organism in which they do not naturally occur but in which they are capable of continued propagation

  
• History of Biotechnology


  • Traditional Biotechnology (Old)
  • New Biotechnology (Modern)
• Traditional Biotechnology


  The conventional technology which have been used for many centuries. Beer, Wine, Cheese and many foods have been produced using traditional biotechnology
• Modern Biotechnology


  Capability of science to change the genetic material for genetic new products for specific requirement through recombinant DNA technology

  
• Applications of Biotechnology


  • Environment
  • Medical Biotechnology
  • Industrial Biotechnology
  • Agricultural Biotechnology
• Environmental Biotechnology


  • Aims to develop sustainable environmental practices that reduce pollution and waste
  • Examples: Phytoremediation, Bioremediation, Plastic-eating bacteria, GMO foods, Genetic restoration, Cover-crops as biofuels
• Medical Biotechnology


  • Aims to fight and prevent disease and improve healthcare
  • Examples: Stem cell research, Antibiotics development, Gene therapies, Research into pathogens and antibodies, 3D printing/growing of organs, mRNA vaccines, Monoclonal antibody treatments
• Industrial Biotechnology


  • Involves using microorganisms to produce industrial goods
  • Examples: Fermentation, Enzymes and microbes in chemical manufacturing, Biofuels, Biodegradable garments and textiles
• Agricultural Biotechnology


  • Genetically engineers plants and animals to produce more efficient agriculture, increase nutritional value and reduce food insecurity
  • Examples: Biologically produced pesticides and herbicides, Drought-resistant crops, Minimal space-resilient crops, Meat grown in labs, Gluten-free grains, Selective breeding, Nutrient supplementation
• Types of Biotechnology


  • Red Biotechnology
  • Green Biotechnology
  • White Biotechnology
  • Yellow Biotechnology
  • Blue Biotechnology
  • Grey Biotechnology
  • Gold Biotechnology
  • Brown Biotechnology
  • Purple Biotechnology
• Red Biotechnology


  The health branch responsible for the development of more than 250 vaccines and medications such as antibiotics, regenerative therapies and the production of artificial organs
• Green Biotechnology


  Used by more than 13 million farmers worldwide to fight pests and nourish crops and strengthen them against microorganisms and extreme weather events
• White Biotechnology


  The industrial branch that works to improve manufacturing processes, the development of biofuels and other technologies to make industry more efficient and sustainable
• Yellow Biotechnology


  Focused on food production, carrying out research to reduce the levels of saturated fats in cooking oils and genetically improving products for higher quantity or quality of food
• Biotechnology


  The development and utilization of biological processes for obtaining maximum benefits to man and other forms of life
• Genetic Engineering


  The formation of new combinations of heritable material by the insertion of nucleic acid molecules into any virus, bacterial plasmids or other vector system so as to allow their incorporation into a host organism in which they do not naturally occur but in which they are capable of continued propagation

  
• History of Biotechnology


  • Traditional Biotechnology (Old)
  • New Biotechnology (Modern)
• Traditional Biotechnology


  The conventional technology which have been used for many centuries. Beer, Wine, Cheese and many foods have been produced using traditional biotechnology
• Modern Biotechnology


  Capability of science to change the genetic material for genetic new products for specific requirement through recombinant DNA technology

  
• Applications of Biotechnology


  • Environment
  • Medical Biotechnology
  • Industrial Biotechnology
  • Agricultural Biotechnology
• Environmental Biotechnology


  • Aims to develop sustainable environmental practices that reduce pollution and waste
  • Examples: Phytoremediation, Bioremediation, Plastic-eating bacteria, GMO foods, Genetic restoration, Cover-crops as biofuels
• Medical Biotechnology


  • Aims to fight and prevent disease and improve healthcare
  • Examples: Stem cell research, Antibiotics development, Gene therapies, Research into pathogens and antibodies, 3D printing/growing of organs, mRNA vaccines, Monoclonal antibody treatments
• Industrial Biotechnology


  • Involves using microorganisms to produce industrial goods
  • Examples: Fermentation and use of enzymes/microbes to streamline chemical manufacturing, Biofuels, Biodegradable garments and textiles
• Agricultural Biotechnology


  • Genetically engineers plants and animals to produce more efficient agriculture, increase nutritional value and reduce food insecurity
  • Examples: Biologically produced pesticides/herbicides, Drought-resistant crops, Minimal space-resilient crops, Meat grown in labs, Gluten-free grains, Selective breeding, Nutrient supplementation
• Types of Biotechnology


  • Red Biotechnology
  • Green Biotechnology
  • White Biotechnology
  • Yellow Biotechnology
  • Blue Biotechnology
  • Grey Biotechnology
  • Gold Biotechnology
  • Brown Biotechnology
  • Purple Biotechnology
• Red Biotechnology


  The health branch responsible for the development of more than 250 vaccines and medications such as antibiotics, regenerative therapies and the production of artificial organs