ABSTRACT
The biotechnology industry is still in a nascent stage. The industry is involved in everything from brewing beer and treating sewage to genetically engineering bacteria and embryos. The field, however, is undergoing a transition from what was mostly a research endeavor to what is now a serious commercial and international undertaking. This transition is expected to narrow the seemingly disparate activities encompassing biotechnology toward meaningful industrial and health applications in sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.
