The below mentioned provides a short note on proteomics. The entire protein component of a given organism is called 'proteome', the term coined by Wasinger in 1995. A proteome is a quantitatively expressed protein of a genome that provides information on the gene products that are translated, amount of products and any post translational modifications. Proteomics is an emerging area [...]
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 [...]