The beneficence of biotechnology and its evolution

1. Biotechnology
What is Biotechnology?
In its most basic form, biotechnology is simply technology based on biology;
it uses cellular and biomolecular processes to create products and
technologies that enhance both our quality of life and the health of the
world. For almost 6,000 years, we have produced valuable foods like bread
and cheese and preserved dairy products using the biological activities of
microorganisms.
To tackle crippling and uncommon diseases, lessen our environmental
impact, feed the needy, use less and cleaner energy, and have safer, cleaner,
and more effective industrial manufacturing processes, modern
biotechnology offers ground-breaking products and technologies.

2. HEAL THE WORLD
Utilizing the tools of nature and our own genetic make-up to heal and direct
research, biotech is assisting in the healing of the planet by:
● Lowering the risk of infectious disease;
● Saving the lives of millions of children;
● Reducing the likelihood of catastrophic, fatal diseases that impact
millions worldwide;
● Individualizing therapies to reduce health risks and negative effects;
Developing more accurate illness detection technologies;
● Combating deadly diseases and common dangers that the
underdeveloped world faces.
FUEL THE WORLD
Biotech uses biological processes such as fermentation and harnesses
biocatalysts such as enzymes, yeast, and other microbes to become
microscopic manufacturing plants. Biotech is helping to fuel the world by:
● reducing the number of steps in chemical production processes by at
least 80%;
● lowering the temperature at which clothing are washed could result in
annual savings of $4.1 billion;
● increasing the effectiveness of the production process to reduce
operating expenses by at least 50%;
● lowering dependency on and use of petrochemicals;
● reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 52% with biofuels;
● reducing trash production and water use;
● maximizing the use of conventional biomass waste materials.
FEED THE WORLD
The utilization of more ecologically friendly farming methods is made easier
by biotechnology, which also increases crop tolerance to herbicides and
improves crop pest resistance. In order to feed the globe, biotech:

3. ● increasing crop yields while using less inputs;
● reducing the amount of agricultural chemicals used by crops while
decreasing the environmental impact of these products' runoff;
● using biotech crops that enable farmers to reduce agricultural tilling
and require fewer pesticide treatments;
● creating plants with improved nutritional profiles to address vitamin
and nutrient shortages;
● generating food free of contaminants like mycotoxin and allergies; and
● Increasing the oil content of food and crops to aid in cardiovascular
health improvement.
Currently, patients have access to more than 250 biotechnology-based
medical supplies and vaccines, many of which are for diseases that were
previously incurable. Agricultural biotechnology is used by more than 13.3
million farmers worldwide to boost yields, guard against insect and pest
damage, and lessen the environmental effect of farming. Additionally, more
than 50 biorefineries are being constructed across North America to explore
and improve methods for generating biofuels and chemicals from renewable
biomass, which can lower greenhouse gas emissions.
We can better anticipate and address society's most critical concerns thanks
to recent advancements in biotechnology.
Did You Know?
The largest trade group for the biotechnology industry, BIO represents
businesses, universities, state biotechnology centers, and other associated
organizations in the United States and in more than 30 other countries.
In order to serve the whole spectrum of the biotech sector, we provide
membership, events, industry analysis reports, and more.