BIOTECHNOLOGY

Annotated Outline

1. Introduction

A short description of the issues that are concerned with biotechnology (Smith, 2004). In the beginning, the paper explains how biotechnology should be regulated. 1 paragraph

2. How Should Biotechnology Be Regulated

In this section, this study explains the logics given by USDA and EPA. It elaborates that biological processes have been manipulated for millennia for multiple uses. The growing of crops and the raising of animals for the purposes of providing food and clothing are basic examples. It also discusses that our manipulation of biological processes (Hileman, 1995) has expanded to direct manipulation at the molecular and cellular levels. Thus biotechnology engineering of cellular and molecular processes can be used to solve problems and make products. There are many biotech companies based in developed countries that have branches or joint ventures around the world, especially in undeveloped countries. This part of the paper also explains that in the 20th century, biotechnology emerged out of chemical engineering and its marriage to biochemistry, bacteriology, and industrial microbiology (Bud, 1993). Further it explains that early applications in biotechnology promised significant improvements in society roughly corresponding with the enthusiasm for the project of modernism. 3 paragraphs

3. Recent Developments

It explains the definition and application of biotechnology with reference to WWWI and WWII. It further explains that today biotechnology enthusiasts explain genetic solutions to hunger, environmental degradation, and cancer that can be solved by the technology. 7 paragraphs

4. Promises and Pitfalls

A short description of biotechnology is discussed in the context of potential nefarious social and environmental consequences of industrialization. It explains that much like nuclear power, the public discourse about biotechnology remained benign and an efficient answer to the effects of industrialization. The increasing support for molecular biology in universities also played a large role in the development of biotechnology. (Smith, 2004) Developments in cloning is also discussed to support the logical arguments. 8 paragraphs

5. Current US Institutions

Advanced technological development has proven to be a major spur in the pace of biotechnological developments, and the new field that entails application of biological organisms to industry and medicine is called biotechnology (Smith, 2004). Today's biotechnology revolution began in the 1970s, as scientists learned to alter the genetic makeup of living organisms by processes other than traditional selective breeding practices. 6 paragraphs

6. Do We Need New Agency

Genetic engineering and stem cell research are discussed to highlight health and medical benefits. The role played by stem cells in the development of the body is one of the most vibrant, yet controversial, areas in medical research. 3 paragraphs

7. Conclusion

It concludes the overall ideas and gives the suggestion that humanity may benefit from these discoveries.

References

Introduction

The new debate on biotechnology has discussed many issues that were never entertained before. Development of the science of mechanics and power technology marked yet another phase in the development of biotechnology (Smith, 2004). Although the need to devise improved technology was a prominent feature of this innovation, there was a concomitant improvement in the way new technology was put to practical use for the benefit of ...