Review:
Biotechnology
overall review score: 4.5
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Biotechnology is a field that involves the use of biological systems, organisms, or derivatives to make products or modify plants, animals, and microbes for specific purposes.
Key Features
- Genetic engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Fermentation processes
- Cloning techniques
Pros
- Potential to improve crop yields and reduce food scarcity
- Medical advancements such as personalized medicine and gene therapy
- Environmental benefits such as bioremediation
Cons
- Ethical concerns regarding genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
- Risk of unintended consequences in manipulating biological systems
- Unequal access to biotechnological innovations