Biotechnology

Biotechnology

Application of engineering and biological science principles to create products that improve human health and the environment.

Agricultural Biotechnology

Area of biotechnology focused on applications in agriculture.

Ancient Biotechnology

Refers to early agricultural practices, considered the first form of biotechnology.

Human Biotechnology

Use of biology to develop products that enhance human health and society.

Plant Biotechnology

Genetic engineering to create plants resistant to pests, diseases, or environmental stresses.

Animal Biotechnology

Genetic modification of animals to alter their reproduction and development.

Environmental Biotechnology

Use of microorganisms and biological agents to benefit the environment.

Industrial Biotechnology

Modern applications for processing and producing chemicals, materials, and fuels.

Genome Deciphering

Biotechnology's role in understanding the genome of viruses.

Approved Vaccines

Pfizer-BioNTech, Oxford-AstraZeneca, Moderna, CoronaVac, Covaxin, Novavax.

Karl Ereky

Coined the term "biotechnology" in 1919.

Penicillin Discovery

Alexander Fleming discovered the first true antibiotic in 1928.

DNA Proof

Oswald Avery proved the existence of DNA in 1943.

Double Helix Structure

Discovered by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953.

Insulin Development

Insulin was developed in the 1960s.

Genetic Engineering

Developed by Herbert Boyer and Stanley Cohen in 1973.

First GM Product

Insulin became the first genetically engineered product in 1982.

Human Genome Project

Initiated in 1998 to map human DNA.

Climate Change

Long-term shifts in global and local weather patterns.

Climate Change Mitigation

Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Green Revolution

Initiatives in the 1940s to increase agricultural production.

Current World Population

As of August 2024, approximately 8.17 billion.

Hunger Statistics

15 million children die from hunger each year.

Biotech Crop Adoption

71 countries have adopted biotech crops since 1996.

Top Biotech Mega Countries

USA, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, India.

Major Biotech Crops

Soybeans, maize, cotton, canola, alfalfa.

Philippines in Biotech

Ranked 12th in biotech crop planting in 2019.

Golden Rice

Genetically modified to combat vitamin A deficiency, approved in 2021.

BT Talong

Insect-resistant eggplant developed to reduce pesticide use.

Other Biotech Crops

Virus-resistant papaya and sweet potato, insect-resistant cotton in trials.