The Technology

Biotechnology scientists depend on a wide variety of constantly evolving laboratory techniques and tools. This section focuses on some of these platform technologies. To understand the industry, it's helpful to have some basic knowledge of what goes on in the lab.

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BIOFACT:
Scientists have identified more than 3,800 restriction enzymes, and more than 600 are commercially available for purchase from scientific supply companies.

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