• Designing organisms to produce antibiotics
• Creating medicines that are more effective and have fewer side effects
• Conducting gene therapy, genetic testing and DNA fingerprinting
• Using microorganisms to produce vaccines and hormones; insulin is produced this way

What Is Biotechnology?

The term “biotechnology” encompasses a broad range of separate technologies that affect an increasing number of careers and industries.

Four primary fields — medicine, agriculture and animal husbandry, general industry and environmental protection — have benefited from advances in biotechnology. See How Is Biotechnology Used? for specific examples.

Kiran J. Kaur, Ph.D.

Program Coordinator and Faculty, Biotechnology
Adjunct Faculty, Medical Lab Technology

Please note that Dr. Kaur’s office, along with all Biotechnology classes and labs, are located at El Centro College Downtown Campus, 801 Main St.

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