Global Biotechnology

Molecular Biology and  Genetics  seek to know how the molecules that make up cells determine the behavior of living things. Biologists use molecular and genetic tools to know the function of those molecules in the complex milieu of the living cell. They study the genetic, chemical and physical attributes of cells, tissues and organisms and identify practical uses for this knowledge. Genetics and  molecular biology  has given rise to the clusters of techniques that we called such names as  genetic engineering . The techniques have rapidly become integral parts of modern biomedical and bio agricultural science, and they promise to transform our world.

Agricultural Biotechnology   is a group of scientific techniques used to improve plants, animals and microorganisms. Based on an understanding of   DNA , scientists have developed solutions to improve agricultural productivity. Starting from the ability to identify genes that may confer advantages on certain crops and the ability to work with such characteristics very precisely,   biotechnology   enhances breeder’s ability to make improvements in crops and livestock. It enables improvements that are not possible with traditional crossing of related species alone. Uses- Genetic engineering Molecular markers Molecular diagnostics Vaccines Tissue culture

Marine Biotechnology   exploits the diversity found in marine environments in terms of the form, structure, physiology and chemistry of marine organisms, many of which have no equivalent on land, in ways which enable new materials to be realised. Marine   biotechnology   is a knowledge generation and conversion process: it unlocks access to biological compounds and provides novel uses for them. By exploring and harnessing   marine materials , entirely new uses in areas far from the marine are likely to be found. Marine biotechnology techniques- Bioprocessing Bioharvesting Bioprospecting Bioremediation