Advancements in Biotechnology

Biotechnology as the name indicates is the assemblage of technology in science of biology. Modern Biotechnology initiated with the discovery of double helical structure of the DNA. Subsequent investigation that helped in unraveling the process of inheritance pattern provided impetus to biotechnological research. It plays a key role in various areas, such as functional genomics, structural genomics, and proteomics. It soon becomes evident that by the use of suitable plasmid and bacteriophage vectors that transformation and transduction of foreign genes into heterologous hosts could be achieved. This led to the production of therapeutic proteins, transgenic plants and development of many novel vaccines. ­­There are many applications of Biotechnology such as development of various medicines, vaccines, increase of productivity, conservation and animal breeding, improvement of quality of seeds, insecticides and fertilizers.

Career in biotechnology: Biotechnologist can work in pharmaceutical companies, chemical, agriculture and allied industries, bio-processing industries, research laboratories run by the government as well as the corporate sector. Bioinformatics, an application of biotech and an interdisciplinary field that solves biological problems using computational techniques. When most people think of opportunities for careers in biotechnology, they think of a scientist in a white coat in a laboratory developing drugs to improve the quality of life. However, biotechnology has a wide variety of career opportunities ranging from sales and marketing, to research and development, to manufacturing and quality control and assurance. 

The biotechnology industry continues to flourish nationwide. Not only are the total number of biotechnology companies increasing, but employment in the biotechnology field continues to grow as well. The biotechnology industry is constantly growing; during the past 10 years the number of employees has increased by more than 90 percent! If you enjoy science, math, technology, investigating and solving problems, and making useful products, a career in biotechnology may be for you. Various biotechnology careers include forensic DNA analyst, scientist, clinical research associate job, laboratory assistant, microbiologist, greenhouse and field technician, bioinformatics specialist, animal caretaker and many more.

Biotech Department

BII Noida