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Biotechnology

 
Biotechnology includes any technique or technological application that uses biology or living organisms to create or modify products and processes of food production, sustainable agriculture, fisheries and forestry. This includes recombinant DNA technology, transgenic crops and animals, genetically modified (GM) foods, biopharmaceuticals, bioremediation and more. (Source: USDA, Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Biotechnology


Scientists create robot tank that climbs walls like a gecko

Fri, Nov 04 2011 at 4:42 AM EST
The technology could be used to clean or inspect inaccessible places such as nuclear power plants and collapsed buildings.
 

Scientist creates lifelike cells out of metal

Fri, Sep 16 2011 at 1:38 AM EST
Researcher says he has created living cells made of metal instead of carbon — and they may be evolving.
 

Japanese robot to attempt triathlon

Thu, Sep 15 2011 at 2:40 AM EST
The hand-sized robot is expected to finish the Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii.
 

Court backs funding for embryonic stem cells

Fri, Apr 29 2011 at 12:52 PM EST
Injunction overturned by appeals court due to the 'ambiguous' nature of the law in regards to embryonic stem cell research.
 

Scientists splice genes from roses and celery to create superflower

Fri, Feb 11 2011 at 12:28 AM EST
New rose will be less prone to wilting and will create longer lasting bouquets.
 

Fish that regrows cardiac tissue could mend human hearts

Mon, Jan 31 2011 at 8:48 PM EST
Scientists hope to end the need for heart transplant surgery with the help of the amazing zebrafish.
 

What is biotech?

Mon, Jan 10 2011 at 5:20 PM EST
We all know the headline-grabbing buzz words the field has generated. But now let's delve a little deeper.
 

Brazil to step up crackdown on 'biopiracy' in 2011

Wed, Dec 22 2010 at 12:12 PM EST
Lawsuits against biopiracy intended to protect local communities and biodiversity from corporations who do not compensate Brazil for its resources.
 

Tech innovations fuel biology breakthroughs

Wed, Dec 01 2010 at 11:03 AM EST
Gene sequencing and cellular engineering top list of 'game-changing innovations.'
 

Scientists trick cells into switching identities

Mon, Nov 29 2010 at 6:23 AM EST
Cell switching procedure not ready to be tested in human body.
 
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