Biotechnology
How jobs and DNA play roles in Biotechnology.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Explain_why_DNA_is_important_in_the_field_of_biotechnology
Biotechnology is used in the health industry by making insulin. Insulin is made by two protein chains are covered by separate genes in plasmids inserted into bacteria. Then the protein chains are chemically joined to form the insulin product. Biotechnology is used in agriculture by making plants mature quicker. This is done by gene insertions that are made to single plant cells.
wiki.answers.com/Q/what_are_some_negative_impacts_of_biotechnology?
A negative impact from biotechnology is that it is very expensive, for example human genome a research that went on for 12 years added up to a cost of about $3 billion dollars. Another impact is that food that ha been used with biotechnology has not been tested enough to be proven healthy. Also when biotechnology is not controlled it will mix with natural plants causing them to spread quickly which could be bad.
michener.ca/ce/postdiploma/genetics_technology.php
A genetics technologist works in the field of genetics and uses biotechnology in their work.During work they preform laboratory analyses which are used to diagnose and treat the patients. They will closely evaluate the results that they get back from tests. There are some days where they work alone and some days when they work on a
team.
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North Carolina's Biotechnology rank
http://www.soc.duke.edu/NC_GlobalEconomy/biotechnology/overview.shtml
North Carolina came in second place for biotech in the United States. In first place was Texas and in third place came Florida. They rank the states based on taxation, regulation, workforce quality and living environment.
Medical scientist
medresoursesstaffing.com/Healthcare-Jobs/scientific-Biotech-positions.aspx
Medical scientist is one of the medical jobs that uses biotechnology. Medical scientist conduct research and developments on biological systems to find bacteria, viruses and other infectious agents. Medical scientist work helps with advancements in vaccines, medicines and other treatments for infectious diseases.
Food scientist
truity.com/career-profile/agricultural-or-food-scientist
Food scientist work in the field of food science. During work food scientist will conduct research and experiments dealing with animal nutrition and health and field crops. They will develop new ways to have more crops and food animals. They also create new food products and better ways to, process, package and deliver food. Food scientist also study the composition of soil.
Greenhouse technician
unh.edu/hr/job-specs/greenhouse-technician.htm
Greenhouse technician is a job in the field of agriculture that uses biotechnology. Greenhouse technicians plant seeds, set up field/lab equipment, and prepare sites for testing. They also will assist faculty, staff and students with projects. They also work maintenance on the greenhouse, maintain records and reports. Also the greenhouse technician will maintain special plant requirements when they are needed.