What does Bio-Techne do?

Bio-Techne Corporation develops, manufactures and sells life science reagents, instruments and services for the research, diagnostic, and bioprocessing markets. The company's brands include R&D Systems, ProteinSimple, and Novus Biologicals. The company was founded in 1976 by Dr. Roger C. Lucas as Research and Diagnostic Systems, Inc.

What does biotechnology mean?

Biotechnology is the use of an organism, or a component of an organism or other biological system, to make a product or process for a specific use.

How did biotechnology start?

Biotechnology, often referred to as biotech, has existed since the beginning of civilization with the domestication of plants, animals and the discovery of fermentation. Early applications of biotech led to the development of products such as bread and vaccines.

What are the applications of Biotechnology?

Biotechnology has applications in four major industrial areas, including health care (medical), crop production and agriculture, non-food (industrial) uses of crops and other products (e.g., biodegradable plastics, vegetable oil, biofuels ), and environmental uses.