Monthly Archives: April 2010

Agricultural biotechnology and your dinner table

Agricultural biotechnology has successfully altered the food that we eat and even the way that we eat it. Scientists have produced cows that make more milk and in turn, are able to make that milk last longer in our refrigerators. They have used plant biotechnology to grow bigger, longer lasting vegetables. They have even produced … Continue reading

Biotechnology Companies and cancer

Biotechnology companies are one of the many places where extensive cancer research is being performed. Biotechnology encompasses many areas of scientific and medical research. For instance, researchers at a biotechnology company may study the genetic components associated with cancer. For example, they may study which genes are found to cause lung cancer. In turn, they … Continue reading

Biotechnology and veterinary medicine

While there have been many practical applications for bio technology and humans, there has also been extensive research in bio technology and animals. Biotech research in the field of veterinary medicine has helped to expand the healthy lifespan of our pets and to cure diseases that would have otherwise ended the life our pets prematurely. … Continue reading

Genetic engineering as an application for cures

Researchers have found at least some genetic component for many diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Autism. Although genetics may not be the only cause in such diseases, scientists have begun examining practical applications for genetic engineering. If scientist can find a link between genetics and a particular disease, they can also isolate those genes and perform … Continue reading

Biotechnology and ethics

Studies in biotechnology have advanced the field of medicine and also has application in agriculture and many other fields. Individuals working in the biotech field have made advancements in cloning animals. Cloning has raised many ethical and moral questions for those working in the biotech field, government and the general public. Although cloning may help … Continue reading