https://www.scmp.com/rss/321951/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com When people hear the word “biotechnology”, they often think of scientists in white lab coats in a sealed laboratory conducting experiments in search of a cure for some disease. Broadly speaking, biotechnology is the use of scientific and engineering technologies on biological processes to make useful products and provide useful services. Early applications include the planting of crops, domestication of animals, and use of microorganisms to make bread, cheese and wine. The element of scientific... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1892654/demystify-biotechnology-maximise-its-benefits-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1892654/demystify-biotechnology-maximise-its-benefits-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Dec 2015 23:00:18 +0000