Biotechnology

Biotechnology

technology that uses biological systems, living organisms, or parts of these to develop different products

Analytical biotech

Uses ‘omics analysis to study and measure biological molecules in an organism, such as DNA, RNA, and proteins

Synthetic biotech

Uses cells or biological systems to synthesize directly desired biological products

Manipulations biotech

Uses genetic engineering to modify an organism’s DNA to change its characteristics directly

History of Biotech

realization that diseases can be cured by living organisms

Molecular Revolution

The period when discoveries about DNA, RNA, and proteins led to major advances

Color code of Biotechnology - RED

Medical/Pharmaceutical

Color code of Biotechnology - GREEN

Agriculture and plants

Color code of Biotechnology - WHITE

 Industrial manufacturing

Color code of Biotechnology - BLUE

Marine and aquatic organisms

Color code of Biotechnology - GREY

Environmental protection

Color code of Biotechnology - YELLOW

 Food production and nutrition

Central Dogma

How DNA influences Biology, DNA → RNA → PROTEIN → Biology

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction):

A technique used to make millions of copies of a specific DNA segment

Flow Cytometry

A technique that measures and analyzes characteristics of individual cells as they pass through a laser

Bioinformatics

The use of computers and software to analyze biological data, such as DNA sequences

CRISPR-Cas9

A gene-editing tool that can target and change specific DNA sequences

Transcriptome

All RNA transcripts produced by a cell or organism under specific condition

Proteome

All proteins produced by a cell or organism under specific conditions

SARS COV-2 Genome

The complete genetic material of the virus that causes COVID-19. It consists of RNA

RNA Modifications

Chemical changes to RNA that can affect its stability, processing, or function

Transgenic animals

Animals that contain genetic material introduced from another organism

Genetic engineering

The direct modification of an organism's DNA using biotechnology techniques