Medical Applications of Biotechnology

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What is gene therapy?
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Gene therapy is a technique that involves altering the genes inside an individual's cells to treat or prevent disease.
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How are monoclonal antibodies used in medicine?
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Monoclonal antibodies are used to target specific cells in diseases like cancer by binding to antigens on the cells.
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What role do stem cells play in regenerative medicine?
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Stem cells are used to regenerate damaged tissues and organs due to their ability to differentiate into various cell types.
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What is CRISPR-Cas9 used for in biomedicine?
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CRISPR-Cas9 is used for precise genome editing to modify DNA sequences at specific locations.
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How are vaccines developed using biotechnology?
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Biotechnology is used to design and produce synthetic vaccines that mimic pathogens without causing disease.
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What is the Human Genome Project and its significance?
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The Human Genome Project mapped the entire human genome, providing insights into genetic diseases and human biology.
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What is the role of biotechnology in cancer therapy?
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Biotechnology assists in developing targeted therapies that focus on specific cancer cell markers.
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How is biotechnology used in personalized medicine?
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Biotechnology enables the development of personalized treatments based on an individual's genetic profile.
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Describe the use of biotechnology in drug production.
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Biotechnology is used to produce drugs using living organisms through techniques such as recombinant DNA technology.
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What are biopharmaceuticals?
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Biopharmaceuticals are medical drugs produced using biotechnology and include proteins like antibodies and nucleic acids for therapeutic use.
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What is the purpose of synthetic biology in medicine?
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Synthetic biology aims to design and construct new biological entities or redesign existing ones for use in improving human health.
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How does biotechnology contribute to gene cloning?
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Biotechnology allows for the replication and use of DNA sequences to study gene function or produce proteins.
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Explain how biologics differ from traditional pharmaceuticals.
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Biologics are derived from living organisms, while traditional pharmaceuticals are usually chemically synthesized.
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What is pharmacogenomics and its significance?
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Pharmacogenomics is the study of how genes affect a person’s response to drugs, aiming for more effective medications.
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Describe the role of bioreactors in pharmaceutical production.
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Bioreactors cultivate organisms or cells to produce biopharmaceuticals in controlled environments.
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