The below mentioned article provides a note on systems biology. Systems biology is a new area of biology where an organism is viewed as an assemÂbly of integrated and interacting networks of genes, proteins and biochemical reactions, which put life into the organism. Unlike molecular biology which focus on molecules, such as sequence of nucleotides and proteins, systems biology focus [...]
The following points highlight the eight main areas of environmental biotechnology. The areas are: 1. Waste Treatment 2. Biodegradation 3. Microorganisms in Pollution Control 4. Biomass Energy Production 5. Biosensors and Bio-Monitoring 6. Bioremediation 7. Restoration of Degraded Lands 8. Biodiversity Conservation. Area # 1. Waste Treatment: The overall production of methane from organic wastes is a comÂplex fermentation involving [...]
In this article we will discuss about the role of biotechnology in the field of healthcare. Healthcare: A wide range of biological products of human healthcare including polypeptides, proteins, growth factors, hormones, enzymes, vaccines, immuno-regulators, antibodies, etc. can be produced through biotechnology. 1. Human Proteins and Hormones: There are many human proteins which have long been believed or known to [...]