biotech

• Sustantivo que designa la biotecnología, especialmente la rama de la biología molecular que utiliza microorganismos u organismos vivos para realizar procesos industriales específicos. También puede referirse a la industria o sector dedicado a estas aplicaciones.

A noun referring to the branch of molecular biology that focuses on the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes.

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1. Industrial biotechnologyB2formalscientific

   The branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes.

   Biotecnología industrial

   • Biotech is used to produce enzymes for laundry detergents.
   • The company specializes in industrial biotech for waste treatment.
   • Advances in biotech have revolutionized the production of biofuels.

2. Medical biotechnologyB2formalmedical

   The application of biological processes and organisms to develop medical products and therapies.

   Biotecnología médica

   • Biotech has led to the development of new vaccines.
   • Many cancer treatments rely on biotech innovations.
   • The biotech sector is rapidly growing with new drug discoveries.