| | 8 NOVEMBER 2023HIGHERReviewBiotechnology often referred to as `biotech', is a broader concept of biology which develops products involving living systems and organisms. Though humankind has already been using biotechnology for more than a thousand years in agriculture, food, and medicines, the subject explored new diversities in the late 20th and early 21st century in the fields of genomics, immunology, pharmaceutical therapies, and diagnostic tests. Along with its expanding versatility in numerous fields of science, biotechnology has emerged out as one of the most sought after career options for students. As biotechnology has applications in many industries apart from biology and chemistry, students can explore their talents in a variety of organizations such as government agencies, private companies, regulatory bodies, and clinical laboratories. From small start-ups to global pharmaceutical leaders, biotechnology provides a much wider range of career options such as biomedical engineer, biochemist, medical scientist, microbiologist, biomanufacturing specialists and many more.Proving its efficiency in many sectors biotechnology is rightfully considered as the `Science of Future', as due to its increasing demand and popularity it will never go out of trend. Some of the major areas where biotechnology is proving its significance while soaring to new heights are:Food & Agriculture Sector: Agricultural biotechnology allows farmers to produce more in less-than-adequate growing conditions with drought and flood-resistant crops. It not only encourages farmers to use minimum pesticides by making the crop insect resistant but also reduces a significant amount of water and fuel consumption. Advances in biotechnology may come up with certain foods that are nutritionally-enriched and longer-lasting with lower levels of certain naturally occurring toxicants present in some food plants.Field of Medicine & HealthcareIn this field, biotechnology is benefiting over more than 350 million patients worldwide, preventing chronic illnesses as biotechnology is accounted for 20 percent of marketed WHY BIOTECHNOLOGY IS THE SCIENCE OF FUTURE?FOCAL POINT
< Page 7 | Page 9 >