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Biotechnology

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The Biotechnology topic includes research on the development of new biotechnologies and innovative uses of existing biotechnologies, including biologically derived technologies, analytical instruments, and computational tools. Biotechnology applies the techniques of biochemistry, cellular biology, biophysics, and molecular biology to address issues related to human beings and the environment. Biopharmaceutical companies use biotechnology to improve human health by developing new medical therapies and in vivo diagnostic processes.

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