Biotechnology is the integration of engineering and technology
to the life sciences.Biotechnologists frequently use microorganisms or
biological substances to perform specific processes or for manufacturing. Examples
include the production of drugs, hormones, foods and converting waste products.
There
are many sub-branches involved in the biotech industry. A few of the more
common branches include; molecular biology, genetic engineering, and cell
biology.
A new and exciting sub-branch requiring biotechnologists is
the field of nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology gives us the capability to engineer
the tiniest of objects, things at the molecular level. Nano means a billionth
of a specific unit in Greek. Nanotechnology includes the study and manipulation
of materials between 1 and 100 nanometers.To give you an idea, DNA is
approximately 2.5 nanometers. Red blood cells are 2.5 micrometers (1,000 times
larger). And a sheet of paper is about 100,000 nanometers thick!
As you can imagine, it is very difficult to scale and mass
produce objects within the realm of nanotechnology. Their minute size makes
them nearly impossible to manipulate. But scientists and engineers have teamed
up to make the seemingly impossible a reality.Which means those with the proper
training will be highly sought after in the future. The National Science
Foundation estimates that the U.S. alone will need up to 1 million
nanotechnology researchers. It is estimated that the need for nanotechnology
workers will reach 2 million by 2015.
Therefore, if you're considering getting into the field of
biotech, you may want to gear your background in nanotechnology if your school
offers it or seek employment in this exciting new career field after
graduating.No matter what sub-branch you wind up specializing in,
biotechnologists often collaborate with others in the laboratory and bounce
ideas off one another. This can create a pleasant work environment; one that
involves sharing with others and working together to achieve a great goal.
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