Biotechnology uses cellular and molecular processes from fields like genetics, microbiology, and molecular biology to develop technologies. It harnesses aspects of nature to create products that improve lives and health. Examples include applications in medicine, agriculture, environment, and food processing. Biotechnologies are created by inserting DNA from one organism into another or modifying DNA to produce a desired trait. Herman the Bull was the first farm animal engineered with a human gene for lactoferrin to potentially produce human milk proteins, but he died at age 13 of arthritis. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) aim to increase yields and profits but also carry risks like allergens, harm to wildlife, and unintended environmental effects.

1. Biotechnology
Presented by Trixia M. Gonzales
Submitted to: Prof. Krystelle Angelique Santiago

2. What is Biotechnology?
:Technology based
on biology

3. Biotechnology is grounded in the
pure biological sciences of :
• genetics,
• microbiology,
• animal cell cultures,
• molecular biology,
• embryology and
• cell biology.

4. • Harnesses cellular and bimolecular
processes to develop technologies

5. Why biotechnology?
• Nature has a rich source of
variation

6. But we know nature does not have
all of the traits we need
But nature does not contain all the
genetic variation man desires

7. Solution
Biotechnology helps in creating products
that helps to improve our lives and
the health of our planet

8. Application
• Examples
Medicine
Agriculture
Environment
Forestry
Food and beverage processing

9. • Created by inserting DNA from one
organism into another
• OR modifying an organism’s DNA
to attain a desirable trait.

10. Herman the Bull

11. Who is Herman the bull?
• Herman the Bull, the world's first
farm animal carrying a human gene
• Herman, the transgenic bull who
carries the human gene for
lactoferrin.

12. How?
• Herman was genetically engineered
in a laboratory at the early embryo
stage. Scientists microinjected cells
with the gene coding for lactoferrin.
• The scientists then cultured the
cells in vitro to embryo stage and
transferred them to recipient cattle.

13. Purpose?
• In the hope that milk produced by
his female offspring would bear a
human milk protein.

14. What Happened?
On April 2, 2004 he died at the age
of 13 because of Athritis.

16. GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS (GMO)

17. Is GMO a
Friend or Foe?

18. Example Benefits of GMO
 Higher yielding crops, more
efficient use of land
 Can save money and promote
higher profits
 Longer shelf life, less waste and
stays fresh much longer.
 Enhanced taste and quality
 Reduced maturation time

19. Example Risks
Certain gene products may be
allergens, thus causing harm to
human health
There may be unintended harm to
wildlife and beneficial insect
Risk for environment
Promote animal abuse
Gene Transfer to non target species