1.2: Applications of Biotechnology

The answer is revealed!High-Performance Biomanufacturing is a key pillar of the BioE3 Policy, driving innovation to build a sustainable, competitive, and future-ready biotechnology ecosystem for India.Thank you to everyone who participated in #DBTQuest! We hope you enjoyed testing your biotechnology knowledge.Keep learning, keep exploring, and stay tuned for the next #DBTQuest—another exciting challenge is just around the corner!#KnowDBT #BioE3 #Biomanufacturing #ScienceForSociety @DrJitendraSin

#InnoSparkBytes — विज्ञान Tech 2026 | In-House Innovation Spotlight SeriesAt विज्ञान Tech 2026, Greeshma K. Nair from @csir_niist highlights an innovative biotechnology solution that demonstrates the transformative power of science, research, and technology in addressing societal and national challenges.Through cutting-edge innovation and translational research, this initiative reflects India's growing strength in building impactful, sustainable, and technology-driven solutions for the future. #

Decoding Hidden Genetic Variations with Advanced GenomicsA recent study published in The Nucleus (2026) highlights how an integrated approach combining Optical Genome Mapping and Long-Read Genome Sequencing can uncover structural variants that often remain undetected by conventional genetic testing.The research identified 1,721 chromosomal abnormalities across 1,721 cases, demonstrating the power of advanced genomic technologies in improving the diagnosis and understanding of rare genetic disord

“You've got very rapid changes in biotechnology and the democratisation of genetic engineering, and the two things are in some sense coming together. Because one of the other things that the [AI] models are improving at radically is all kinds of biology... One of the amazing signs of the pathology of the system is that, even after COVID, we are still allowing and funding gain of function research.”Dominic Cummings in Anglofuturism Episode 059. Out now. @Dominic2306

Meet #YoungBioBuilders Every great innovation begins with curiosity.What if your idea could help provide clean water, improve healthcare, strengthen agriculture, or power a sustainable future?The D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge empowers young innovators to transform bold ideas into real-world biotechnology solutions.Today, meet one of our winning innovators as they present the idea that earned them recognition in the challenge.Think. Design. Innovate. Make an impact.#DESIGNforBioE3 #BioE3Challe