The mapping of the human genome showed a revolutionary future for genetic medicine, which can transform our health prospects. Given population growth, and people s higher expectations of their health, the world will always need the type of solutions biotechnology can provide. Biotechnology can make medicine better and more effective. It can improve food production, even in the developing world. It can help clean up the environment.
Biotechnology offers the possibility of an essential change in medicine.
From diagnosis and therapy to discovery and prevention. Biotechnology is also a very strong weapon against degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer s and Parkinson s. People cannot only expect to live longer but also to lead a better life. The number of people involved in biotechnology and related activities, together with those whose work will depend on biotechnology applications, could reach three million, as part of a challenge to catch up with the American industry, currently eight times bigger than that of Europe. We won t give in Biotechnology would be impossible without research.