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Biotechnology is the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make useful products.

It is usually seen in agriculture, food production and medicine production.

Modern use of similar terms includes genetic engineering as well as cell and tissue culture technologies.

Biotechnology is not limited to medical/health applications

Biotechnology has also led to the development of antibiotics

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In medicine, modern biotechnology finds promising applications in such areas as

• drug production
• pharmacogenomics
• gene therapy
• genetic testing

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A simple definition is the use of living organisms by humans.

Using living things to create products or to do tasks for human beings is a general description of biotechnology.

'Biotechnology' is the practice of using plants, animals and micro-organisms such as bacteria, as well as biological processes - such as the ripening of fruit or the bacteria that break down compost - to some benefit.

For example, in industry, medicine and agriculture, biotechnology is used to produce foods, medicines, test for diseases and remove waste.

It can also be used to solve problems and conduct research. Over time biotechnology has formed the basis of learning about people and diseases. Biotechnology has also underpinned the development of treatments.

This section explains the basic science behind biotechnology, including gene technology, and can be used as an introduction to the topic, or as a cross-reference when working through the rest of this resource.

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BIOTECHNOLOGY :-

Biotechnology can be defined as the controlled and deliberate manipulation of biological systems (whether living cells or cell components) for the efficient manufacture or processing of useful products.

The fact that living organisms have evolved such an enormous spectrum of biological capabilities means that by choosing appropriate organisms it is possible to obtain a wide variety of substances, many of which are useful to man as food, fuel and medicines.

Over the past 30 years, biologists have increasingly applied the methods of physics, chemistry and mathematics in order to gain precise knowledge, at the molecular level, of how living cells make these substances.

By combining this newly-gained knowledge with the methods of engineering and science, what has emerged is the concept of biotechnology which embraces all of the above-mentioned disciplines.

Biotechnology has already begun to change traditional industries such as food processing and fermentation.

It has also given rise to the development of a whole new technology for industrial production of hormones, antibiotics and other chemicals, food and energy sources and processing of waste materials.

This industry must be staffed by trained biotechnologists who not only have a sound basis of biological knowledge, but a thorough grounding in engineering methods.

At Dublin City University, the School of Biological Sciences is unique in having, as members of its academic staff, engineers who have specialised in biotechnology.

The degree programme also places a major emphasis on practical work and on developing a wide range of analytical and manipulative skills, including pilot plant operational skills appropriate to the biotechnologist.

Graduates will be in an ideal position to exploit the opportunities for biotechnology in Ireland, in established or developing companies.