What are some recent breakthroughs or innovations in biotechnology from India that are shaping the future of the field?
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Emerging technologies like blockchain significantly enhance data security and privacy, providing attractive solutions for businesses. Key benefits include:
1. **Decentralization**: Blockchain distributes data across a network of nodes, eliminating a single point of failure and reducing the risk of data breaches.
2. **Immutable Records**: Once recorded, data on a blockchain cannot be altered or deleted, ensuring the integrity and authenticity of information.
3. **Enhanced Encryption**: Blockchain uses advanced cryptographic techniques to secure data, making it highly resistant to hacking and unauthorized access.
4. **Transparency and Traceability**: Every transaction is transparently recorded and traceable, allowing for complete accountability and easy auditing.
5. **Smart Contracts**: These self-executing contracts automatically enforce rules and agreements, reducing the need for intermediaries and enhancing trust.
6. **User Control**: Blockchain enables users to control their own data through decentralized identity management, enhancing privacy and reducing the reliance on centralized authorities.
By addressing critical concerns about data security and privacy, blockchain offers a robust framework for protecting sensitive information. Its ability to provide a secure, transparent, and tamper-proof environment makes it an attractive solution for businesses aiming to build trust and ensure the safety of their data.
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Recent breakthroughs or innovations in biotechnology from India that are shaping the future of the field are:- CAR-T Cell Therapy IIT Bombay and Tata Memorial Center researchers developed NexCAR19, India's first approved CAR-T Cell Therapy. The gene-based therapy has been found very effective in treRead more
Recent breakthroughs or innovations in biotechnology from India that are shaping the future of the field are:-
CAR-T Cell Therapy
IIT Bombay and Tata Memorial Center researchers developed NexCAR19, India’s first approved CAR-T Cell Therapy. The gene-based therapy has been found very effective in treating leukemia. Estimated, it’s available at one-tenth of the price compared to other countries.
ROTAVAC
Rotavirus vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech.
Genetically modified crops
Bt cotton
The first Bt cotton hybrid plants were developed in India by MMBL in 2002; another Bt ll produced in 2006, covers around 95% of total cotton production in India.
Around 18 other prime crops, like brinjal, cabbage, cauliflower, mustard, etc, are at different stages of field trials.
Qhpv
India’s first Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus vaccine – CERVAVAC against cervical cancer that will cost around Rs.300-400 per dose developed by Serum Institute, DBT and BIRAC.
PNEUMOSIL
The pneumonia vaccine was developed by the Serum Institute of India. A conjugate vaccine that conjugates protein with polysaccharide antigens of bacteria made by recombinant DNA technology.
iDwell Cultivated Meat
Developed by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology [CCMB] along with HIS, came up with clean meat technologies that produce lab-grown meat.
COVAXIN
Developed by Bharat Biotech and ICMR.
REGEN-D
Treatment for diabetic foot ulcers developed by Bharat Biotech.
Biofuel
Production of ethanol from the seaweed and then converting it into a biofuel that will promote plant growth by Sea6 Energy.
COVID SHEILD
By Serum Institute has become the World’s largest vaccine manufacturer based on cell and genetic technologies.