BioBytes: Forensics and Biotechnology
How many times have you watched your favorite crime drama and wondered just how that forensic DNA technology actually works? Well, as it turns out, it has a lot to do with biotechnology. By utilizing DNA, scientists are able to create a genetic finger print that is unique to each individual to help find and prosecute crime suspects and identify remains. Dr. Targan explains how the basics of biotechnology helped to drastically improve the field of forensic science.
Read MoreBioBytes: Marine Biotechnology
As you head off to the beach this summer with your family and friends, biotechnology is probably the last thing on your mind. What you might not realize is the vast amount of potential that the world’s oceans hold for curing disease. Biotechnology researchers are currently exploring the secrets of marine life in hopes of learning more about the genetics of viruses, how to utilize chemicals unique to marine species to help fight cancer, and even replicate the bacteria found naturally in marine environments to help break down metal pollutants. Stay tuned as Dr. Targan takes us on a tour of marine biotechnology – and its great promise for new therapies and environmental protection.
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