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Biotechnology: Introduction, Scope and Applications of Biotechnology

Read this article to learn about the scope and applications of biotechnology. The applications of biotechnology includes plant tissue culture, production of transgenic in animal and plants, applications in medicine as tools and therapeutics, creation of new enzymes and their immobilization for industrial use, development of monoclonal antibodies and control of pollutions, etc. 1. Introduction: Biotechnology is defined as the [...]

By |2015-10-16T06:39:01+00:00October 1, 2015|Biotechnology|Comments Off on Biotechnology: Introduction, Scope and Applications of Biotechnology

Biotechnology: Society, Risks and Ethics

Read this article to learn about the benefits, positive and negative effects, ethics, legal and social implications of biotechnology. Advances in biotechnology, and their applications are most frequently associated with controversies. on their perception to biotechnology, the people may be grouped into three broad categories: 1. Strong opponents who oppose the new technology, as it will give rise to problems, [...]

By |2015-10-16T06:43:24+00:00September 30, 2015|Biotechnology|Comments Off on Biotechnology: Society, Risks and Ethics

Patenting Biotechnology Inventions: 2 Forms

This article throws light upon the two forms of biotechnology inventions. The two forms are: (1) Biotechnology Products and (2) Biotechnology Processes. Biotechnology involves the production of a large number of commercial products of economic importance. Broadly, biotechnology inventions can be categorized into two forms — products and processes. Biotechnology Products: 1. Living entities: The various forms of life- existing [...]

By |2015-10-16T06:43:29+00:00September 30, 2015|Patenting|Comments Off on Patenting Biotechnology Inventions: 2 Forms
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