In the past, human understanding of living organisms was largely limited to their outward appearance. It wasn’t until the 1950s, with the discovery of DNA, that our knowledge of the essence of life took a major leap forward. People began to explore the unique characteristics of different species and individuals by examining the sequence of DNA. Variations in DNA were found to cause abnormalities or diseases, but they also opened the door to powerful applications such as gene transfer, the production of specific substances, and even cloning.
In just a few decades, rapid advances in biotechnology have turned what was once science fiction into reality. With growing optimism and anticipation for what lies ahead, biotechnology is often described as “yesterday’s dream, today’s treasure, tomorrow’s star.” As a result, the 21st century is widely regarded as the era of biotechnology.
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