The biotech industry encompasses companies that develop products for the pharmaceutical industry, including agrochemicals and medicines, as well as industrial biotechnology and veterinary products. Biotechnology also studies and develops technology that involves the manipulation of living cells, which includes cell therapy and gene cloning. The industry comprises different sectors, each with its own set of jobs and skills. Some jobs in biotech require advanced degrees while others are entry-level jobs that allow aspiring professionals the opportunity to learn the skills of the field.
Professionals in biotechnology for agriculture try to make horticultural and aquacultural methods more efficient and profitable. Genetically engineering plants can increase their resistance to pests, or to produce more food per an acre. They can also use genetically modified crops and fungi to develop new varieties of biomass to produce energy or carbon-negative structural materials.
Biotechnology is a fascinating subject because it can help individuals live longer and healthier lives. It also can help tackle global challenges, such as the increasing demand for food or decreasing agricultural land. In the next 20 to 30 years, it may be possible to eliminate a variety of diseases. However, the actual health benefits of biotechnology probably will be tempered by debates about which diseases should be considered the most important to eradicate and the uneven global access to life-saving treatments.
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