Articles for category: Biotechnology

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The Intersection of Biotechnology and Conflict How Advances in Medicine Are Being Used for Military Gain

Maria Faith Saligumba

Biotechnology, a field traditionally focused on harnessing biological processes for agricultural, medical, and environmental purposes, has increasingly intersected with military interests. As global security concerns evolve, the lines between biomedical advances and military strategies blur, leading to innovations that seem straight out of science fiction. This article explores how these developments in biotechnology, particularly in ...

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The Role of Biotechnology in Chemical and Biological Warfare: What We Need to Know

Trizzy Orozco

Biotechnology has long been a double-edged sword, offering remarkable advancements in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and environmental science, but also posing potential risks in less benign applications, particularly in chemical and biological warfare. This article delves into the role of biotechnology in these forms of warfare, highlighting its implications for global security and animal ...

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Bioweapons: The Dark Side of Biotechnology in Modern Warfare

Linnea H, BSc Sociology

Biotechnology, the application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by biological agents, has been a cornerstone of human advancement. From medicine to agriculture, biotechnology holds the promise of solving some of our most urgent problems. However, like many powerful tools, it also has a dark side. When applied with malicious intent, ...

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10 Strangest Discoveries at Chernobyl

Jan Otte

Deep beneath the abandoned reactor building, where radiation levels could kill in minutes, something extraordinary was waiting to be discovered. Thirty-eight years after the worst nuclear disaster in history, scientists continue to uncover mind-bending mysteries that challenge everything we know about life, evolution, and the limits of survival. These aren’t just scientific curiosities – they’re ...

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The Magic of 3D Bioprinting How Scientists Are Printing Organs and Tissues for the Future

Maria Faith Saligumba

In the realm of modern medical science, 3D bioprinting is nothing short of revolutionary. This cutting-edge technology combines biological science with engineering, allowing scientists to print functional tissues and organs. The possibilities are vast, with potential applications in organ transplantation, drug testing, and regenerative medicine. But what exactly is 3D bioprinting, and how does it ...

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30 Cutting-Edge Biotech Innovations That Will Shape the Future

Annette Uy

The biotechnology sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by revolutionary discoveries and breakthroughs that promise to reshape our world. From curing diseases to enhancing human capabilities, biotech is at the forefront of innovation. In this article, we will explore 30 cutting-edge biotech innovations that are poised to make significant impacts on the future. Each of ...

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The Rise of Genetically Modified Organisms Are GMOs the Solution to World Hunger

Maria Faith Saligumba

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are living organisms—primarily plants and animals—whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated through genetic engineering techniques. This process allows for the introduction of desired traits that would not naturally occur in the species, such as resistance to pests, herbicides, or harsh environmental conditions. While GMOs have been around since the mid-1990s, ...

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30 Ways CRISPR Is Revolutionizing Genetic Editing

Maria Faith Saligumba

Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, known as CRISPR, have become a groundbreaking tool in the field of genetic editing. As researchers continue to explore its vast potential, CRISPR has paved the way for significant advances not only in human medicine, but also in agriculture and environmental science. Advancements in Animal Genetics CRISPR technology has ...

The Future of DNA Banking and Conservation

Why Some People Never Seem to Get Sick: The Genetics of Super-Resistance

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine breezing through flu season while your friends are down for the count, or sitting next to a coughing coworker, untouched by the sniffles that sweep through your office every winter. It almost feels like magic—some people just don’t seem to get sick. Are they lucky, or is there something more mysterious at play? The ...

The Role of CRISPR: A Tool for Precision

How CRISPR Is Being Used to Fight Infectious Diseases Beyond Genetics

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine a world where the invisible armies of bacteria, viruses, and parasites that have plagued humanity for centuries are finally brought to their knees—not just with medicine, but with the power to edit life itself. That’s not just science fiction anymore. In recent years, CRISPR has leapt out of the genetics textbook and into the ...