Despite the aforementioned concerns over genetically modified crops, it is likely that biotechnology in its wider sense, is going to be something that is around for a long time. After all, we have probably all eaten a species of apple which has been subject to human intervention of some sort. Biotechnology is already helping develop certain medical treatments, it may mean helping to reduce carbon emissions in agriculture, and it could even help to produce better biofuels for the transportation sector, as well.