Biotechnology, Actually, Is All Around Us
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Presenter: Dr Revel Drummond
Title: Biotechnology, Actually, Is All Around Us
Abstract: Biotechnology is often associated with futuristic laboratories and controversial genetically modified organisms, yet it is already deeply embedded in our everyday lives. From bread, cheese, and medicines to crops, textiles, and household products, humans have been harnessing and modifying biological systems for thousands of years. Our discussion will explore how biotechnology has evolved from traditional practices to modern genetic modification and cutting-edge gene editing technologies such as CRISPR.
Using examples from agriculture, food production, and plant research, the content examines how biotechnology is being used to address challenges including food security, sustainability, climate adaptation, crop disease, and consumer health. It also highlights the growing diversity of genetically modified and gene-edited products now available around the world. Finally, we will discuss how advances in biotechnology are influencing regulatory approaches globally and in New Zealand, and what these changes may mean for future innovation. Biotechnology is not a distant possibility - it is already all around us and increasingly shaping our future.
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