Global Biotechnology
Global Market Research and Industry Report
20 September 2007
Industry Code : L6724
Biotechnology is the application of science and technology to living organisms as well as parts, products and models thereof, to alter living or non-living materials for the production of knowledge and biotechnology products and services. The definition of biotechnology as used by the US Census Bureau and the National Science Foundation is: the application of molecular and cellular processes to solve problems, conduct research, and create goods and services. Biotechnology includes a diverse collection of technologies that manipulate cellular, sub-cellular, or molecular components in living things to make products or discover new knowledge about the molecular and genetic basis of life, or to modify plants, animals and micro-organisms to carry desired traits. Such technologies include, but are not limited to: genetic engineering (e.g. recombinant DNA, gene therapy, cloning, antisense); hybridoma technology (to produce monoclonal antibodies); polymerase chain reaction or PCR amplification; gene mapping; DNA sequencing; restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis; and protein engineering.
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Agriculture and Environment |
| - | Animal Health |
| - | Biodiagnostics |
| - | Biotechnology Services |
| - | Human Health | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | DNA coding, mapping and sequencing |
| - | Process biotechnologies |
| - | Sub-cellular organisms |
| - | Cell and tissue culture and engineering |
| - | Protein sequencing, synthesis and engineering | |
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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.
