Biotechnology

BIOTECHNOLOGY refers to the use of biological processes and living organisms to manufacture medical, agricultural and consumer products. In BC it is a growing part of the HIGH TECHNOLOGY sector; the province is the third-largest centre in Canada in terms of the number of people involved. More than 90 companies are engaged in biotechnology in various areas of the ECONOMY, including HEALTH care, FORESTRY, AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES and AQUACULTURE, as well as environmental and waste management. The...

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