Biotechnology

A field that uses technology or methods to manipulate organisms

Biotechnology application

Gene therapy, DNA profiling, GMO production of insect tolerant plants and oil spill clean-up

Importance of biotechnology

Replacing old methods in biology and technology with more sophisticated ones in addition to being able to diversify a product

Contribution biotechnology in forensic

Can identify criminal based on tissue or body fluid such as blood, semen, skin or hair follicle

Contribution biotechnology in environment

Helps microbes speed up the decomposition of human waste, decompose feces completely and prevent contamination

Among the contributions of biotechnology in agriculture

The use of hormones allows animals to grow and mature quickly

Contribution biotechnology in medicine

Assists mothers who have difficulty conceiving to have children

Gene therapy

Treat or prevent a genetic disease such as cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy and some types of cancer

Gene therapy methods

Normal gene is inserted into a patient’s genes to replace abnormal genes

DNA profiling

Forensic techniques to identify individuals based on DNA found in samples of human blood, semen or skin