Dr. Darren Carpizo

The COVID-19 pandemic is still going strong in North America even as vaccines are rolling out and many start to see some hope of resuming life as normal. As is common with many diseases, variants are now beginning to be discovered with COVID-19. The latest in a series of viral mutations comes from Brazil, and those who are concerned about COVID-19 should know a few things about this new mutation.
The first thing to understand about COVID-19 variants is that there are several and that mutation...

Biotechnology is a wide range of biological studies that involve using living things and organisms to develop and make products. The products and processes apply a wide range of aspects ranging from healthcare and medicines to biofuels usage and environmental safety. In modern technology, biotechnology has had many significant in improving the quality of life in numerous ways.

Agricultural Biotechnology is the science of using tools and techniques of the scientific method to modify living organisms to create or alter products, improve plants or animals, or create microorganisms for a particular agricultural use.

Most who have lived near a lake or stream are likely familiar with cyanobacteria; more commonly known as toxic algae blooms. They’re caused by an overproduction of nutrients due to a combination of warm temperatures and stagnant water.

Ever imagined the source of the millions of medical drugs that patients purchase every year from chemists’ shops and millions of medical facilities worldwide? Developing a new drug for treatment is not only long but also a costly venture. The process is so expensive that obtaining funds through ordinary means cannot be sufficient. It implies that the institution intending to undertake such a project may require other models of funding. One of the significant sources of finance for most of the...

The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded people across the world of how vulnerable they can be to illness. The novel coronavirus has proven difficult to treat and prevent. Plenty of labs are set up to combat the coronavirus. Typically, they follow one of two strategies. Teams at universities around the world are trying to develop a vaccine. Bill Gates has also funded organizations working on that same kind of plan. Other labs are working on ways to defeat, not prevent, the virus with antiviral drug...

Cuban research firm BioCubaFarma has announced several projects it is working on to ai in the fight against COVID-19. As all public health infrastructure is geared toward prevention and treatment of the dangerous virus, BioCubaFarma has begun work in three separate areas to help defeat the coronavirus: building up patients’ innate immunity, preventing the spread of the virus inside the patient’s body once the infection becomes active, and, for patients with advanced cases, stopping the extrem...

The industry of science has diverse fields and concentrations. Everything from biology, astronomy, chemistry, physics, One of the more popular areas of science increasing in research/development and funding is biotechnology. To summarize, biotechnology uses biological systems found in organisms to develop technology for various sectors further. These sectors are spread across different industries, including the agricultural and healthcare industries. Biotechnology is imperative to the develop...

Researchers make innovations in the biotechnology industry that can and will improve our lives through the research and use of organisms. Here are just four examples of exciting revolutions in biotechnology. More innovations are sure to come!
Bacteria That Eat Oil
Oil spills like that of BP in 2010 can leach millions of crude oil barrels into the ocean, wreaking havoc on the ecosystem. So far, our attempts at cleanup have fallen short, and permanent damage has occurred. However, the discovery...

Biotechnology plays a crucial role in medicine. Covid19 has affected the biotechnology industry both positively and negatively. Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is the most prominent organization in the biotechnology landscape. They are working relentlessly with several stakeholders, including the government. The collaboration is to promote its growth, education analytics, and innovation. Here are the negative and positive impacts Covid-19 has shaped the biotechnology landscape.
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Anxiety affects all of us in different ways. For some, anxiety is crippling their daily activities to the point where it’s difficult for them to suppress their fears and worries. For others, stress comes and goes depending on their situations. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic worsened anxiety in some individuals. With the uncertainty of when life will gain some normalcy and family members close to us at risk or already contracting coronavirus, anxiety levels are high. It may seem there...

Are you fascinated by the possibility of using science to improve food, health, or the ecosystem? Then, consider taking up a career in biotechnology.
Biotechnology merges the best technology and biology to arrive at better products that improve human life. It is about making personal care products, domesticating plants and animals, beers, and wines, among other leading products. Then, what career prospects should you expect when you take up a career in biotechnology? Here is a quick guide.
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Are you fascinated by the possibility of using science to improve food, health, or the ecosystem? Then, consider taking up a career in biotechnology.
Biotechnology merges the best technology and biology to arrive at better products that improve human life. It is about making personal care products, domesticating plants and animals, beers, and wines, among other leading products. Then, what career prospects should you expect when you take up a career in biotechnology? Here is a quick guide.
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Although the novel coronavirus pandemic has had severe ramifications as it spread across the world, it highlights how quickly things move in biotechnology. It’s far from the only area where innovation is happening. You might be surprised where biotechnology could pop up in the future!
When it comes to viruses like the one behind COVID-19, it took researchers just a few weeks to identify and sequence it. Compare that to the 2002 SARS epidemic when it took researchers months to do the same for ...