Biotechnology is a research oriented science and after the decoding of Human Genome it has come along way. The scientists are now working on various fields which would combat various dimensions of human life and thus help in building a better life.It aims to apply modern molecular biology to industrially important problems and fundamental research.

Biotechnology refers to the modification of living organisms and their products to improve human life. Presently the areas of application are:

• Providing a wide variety of new and innovative medical diagnostic tests.
• Making DNA testing readily available for paternity verification, criminal investigations and infection characterization.
• Creating new breeds of plants and animals that grow faster and are disease resistant.
• Generating a vast array of new drugs, medicines and treatment options.
• Developing new methods for cleaning up polluted water ways and contaminated land sites.
• Using microorganisms for the biological synthesis of an assortment of chemicals. These operations generate much less waste than traditional synthetic process.