Magical biotechnology

Author: (English) David Jeffries / Fu Haiyan
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: This series will help readers uncover the mysteries of new scientific and technological advancements, covering topics that are hotly debated today. Each book collects fascinating background information and scientifically predicts the exciting developments of the present and future. At the same time, it analyzes the potential problems that scientific and technological progress may bring, as well as the consequences for society and the environment.
Biotechnology is a new interdisciplinary applied science aimed at modifying life systems to improve organisms and create new ones for the benefit of humanity. Biotechnology mainly includes genetic engineering, cellular engineering, enzymatic engineering, microbial engineering, and biochemical engineering. Our bodies are composed of countless tiny cells. Within these cells, there are genes that control our growth. The use of genes to create new life is called genetic engineering, which is one of the most important research fields in biotechnology.
Biotechnology also includes other branches, such as biomechanics, which can provide athletes with better clothing and equipment. In the fields of bionics and organ transplantation, high-tech devices can replace damaged or aging parts of the body.
What is biotechnology? Can it benefit humanity, or is it a threat to us? In this book, you will find answers to these questions and many others. It will take you on a scientific exploration to uncover the mysteries of biotechnology and its integration with medicine.