Biotechnology
Technology · जैव प्रौद्योगिकी · 15 facts
Biotechnology uses living organisms to develop products
Genetic engineering modifies DNA of organisms
Bt Cotton is genetically modified cotton used in India
CRISPR is gene-editing technology for precise DNA changes
DBT (Dept of Biotechnology) governs biotech in India
Covaxin was India's first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) amplifies DNA for testing
Stem cell therapy can regenerate damaged tissues
Golden Rice is biofortified with Vitamin A
Bioinformatics combines biology with computer science
Human Genome Project mapped all human genes (2003)
Dolly the sheep was first cloned mammal (1996)
ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) regulates clinical trials in India
Serum Institute of India is world's largest vaccine manufacturer by doses
Biofuels Policy 2018 targets 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2025 in India