Understanding Biotechnology:
Biotechnology involves the manipulation of living organisms, cells, and biological systems to develop technologies that improve our lives. It encompasses a broad range of applications, from medical advancements to agricultural innovations.
2. The CRISPR Revolution:
Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, or CRISPR, is a revolutionary gene-editing technology that allows scientists to precisely modify DNA. Originally a defense mechanism in bacteria, CRISPR has been adapted into a powerful tool for targeted genetic alterations.