Abstract:In the field of human health, biotechnology will bring new ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases. Human use and manipulation of microorganisms extend well beyond food fermentations. Most of th...In the field of human health, biotechnology will bring new ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases. Human use and manipulation of microorganisms extend well beyond food fermentations. Most of the commercial applications of biotechnology will be in three markets: human health care, agriculture, and environmental management. For medical researchers, some of the most important outcomes of advances in biotechnology are not commercial products but the powerful research tools biotechnology provides. Nonetheless, scientists have made remarkable progress in plant biotechnology, largely because of improvements in two fundamental techniques of biotechnology: genetic engineering and plant cell and tissue culture. The field of animal agriculture will continue to progress as biotechnology provides new ways to improve animal health and increase productivity. In summary, no matter what stage of industrial production you choose-inputs, manufacturing process, or final product-modern biotechnology provides industry with tools, techniques, and know-how to move beyond command-and-control regulatory compliance to proactive pollution prevention and resource conservation strategies that are characteristic of industrial sustainability. An essential advantage of biotechnology over other technologies is that it is based on biology. The techniques of biotechnology also provide novel methods for diagnosing environmental problems and assessing normal environmental conditions so that we can be more informed environmental stewards in the future.Read More
Publication Year: 2014
Publication Date: 2014-04-30
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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