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Biology

Biotechnology

Quick fact

The first biotechnological product approved by the FDA in 1982 was human insulin produced using genetically modified bacteria, replacing insulin from pigs and cows.

Why this is interesting

You use biotechnology every time you eat bread or cheese, but did you know it also powers cutting-edge medicine, renewable fuels, and gene editing? How does something so ancient become so advanced?