Revisão da literatura : a biotecnologia e suas aplicações na saúde e na agricultura

Abstract

Biotechnology is one of the most important tools today. Its applications in several areas such as agriculture and health, contribute to the development of new economic and social systems, because before it was known, was already used by man in the production of breads and wines. With the development of the techniques of molecular biology, biotechnology reached several scopes very quickly, which has led to several questions for a long time. It is now known that biotechnology techniques are advanced and safe, to the point of dominating a variety of distinct branches, such as medicine, in the production of vaccines, enzymes and proteins, in agriculture, producing pest-resistant plants, avoiding the use of Pesticides, using bioremediation as an alternative to reduce contamination of environments, and also in food production, such as wines, cheeses, yogurts, juices and breads. The present work aims to address some forms of application of biotechnology, in different areas, pointing to its importance, growth, and development over time and these as it contributes to the growth of the country.