People's Journal of Scientific Research
Published December 1, 2008 | Version v1
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Improving quality of our life through biotechnology

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  • 1. Centre for Advance Research & Development, People's Group, Bhanpur, Bhopal – 462010 (M.P.)

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Biotechnology is any technological application
that uses biological systems, living organisms, or
derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or
processes for specific use. It applies the knowledge of
biology to enhance and improve the environment,
health, and food supply. Using biotechnology, scientists
work to develop environment-friendly alternatives to
fossil fuels and plastics; new medicines, vaccines and
disease diagnostic tools and higher yielding and more
nutrient-rich crop plants (Miller, 1991). Biotechnology
affects every part of our lives in the 21st Century.

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