✅Bio-inspired Solutions & Technologies
Biomining
Biomimicry
Biofouling
Biopiracy
Biochar
Biofilms
Biosimilars
Bioprinting
Biomarkers
Bioprospecting
🗒️Biotech Buzzwords: Decoded! 🧵👇
Biomining
Biomimicry
Biofouling
Biopiracy
Biochar
Biofilms
Biosimilars
Bioprinting
Biomarkers
Bioprospecting
🗒️Biotech Buzzwords: Decoded! 🧵👇
1. Biomining
Recovers metals or minerals using microorganisms (bacteria or archaea)
Example: Extracting copper from low-grade ores using bioleaching bacteria
Recovers metals or minerals using microorganisms (bacteria or archaea)
Example: Extracting copper from low-grade ores using bioleaching bacteria
2. Biomimicry
Imitates nature's designs to solve human problems.
Example: Self-Cleaning Paint, Shark skin inspiring drag-reducing swimsuits, Shinkansen Bullet Train in Japan is known for its aerodynamic shape: kingfisher
Imitates nature's designs to solve human problems.
Example: Self-Cleaning Paint, Shark skin inspiring drag-reducing swimsuits, Shinkansen Bullet Train in Japan is known for its aerodynamic shape: kingfisher
3. Biofouling
Undesirable accumulation of organisms on surfaces in water
Example: Barnacles encrusting ship hulls, reducing speed and efficiency, Algae slime forming on pool walls
Undesirable accumulation of organisms on surfaces in water
Example: Barnacles encrusting ship hulls, reducing speed and efficiency, Algae slime forming on pool walls
4. Biopiracy
Unethical appropriation of genetic resources from biodiversity-rich countries
Example: Patenting traditional medicinal plants by companies without fair compensation to indigenous communities
Unethical appropriation of genetic resources from biodiversity-rich countries
Example: Patenting traditional medicinal plants by companies without fair compensation to indigenous communities
5. Biochar
Charcoal used as a soil amendment to improve fertility and store carbon
Example: Adding biochar to soil can improve water retention and nutrient availability for plants
Charcoal used as a soil amendment to improve fertility and store carbon
Example: Adding biochar to soil can improve water retention and nutrient availability for plants
6. Biofilms
A biofilm is an assemblage of surface-associated microbial cells that is enclosed in an extracellular polymeric substance matrix.
Example: Plaque buildup on teeth is a type of biofilm, Biofilms can clog pipes and industrial equipment
A biofilm is an assemblage of surface-associated microbial cells that is enclosed in an extracellular polymeric substance matrix.
Example: Plaque buildup on teeth is a type of biofilm, Biofilms can clog pipes and industrial equipment
7. Biosimilars
Biosimilars are near-identical copies of existing, complex biologic drugs (originals)
Benefits: Biosimilars offer a double win:
• Lower costs: More affordable treatment options
• More access: Broader availability for patients who need these powerful medications
Biosimilars are near-identical copies of existing, complex biologic drugs (originals)
Benefits: Biosimilars offer a double win:
• Lower costs: More affordable treatment options
• More access: Broader availability for patients who need these powerful medications
8. Bioprinting
3D printing using living cells and biomaterials to create tissues or organs.
Example: Bioprinting skin grafts for burn victims, Printing bio scaffolds for tissue engineering applications
3D printing using living cells and biomaterials to create tissues or organs.
Example: Bioprinting skin grafts for burn victims, Printing bio scaffolds for tissue engineering applications
9. Biomarkers
Measurable biological indicators of a disease or health condition
examples: Cholesterol levels can be a biomarker for heart disease risk, Cancer cells often express specific proteins that can serve as biomarkers for diagnosis.
Measurable biological indicators of a disease or health condition
examples: Cholesterol levels can be a biomarker for heart disease risk, Cancer cells often express specific proteins that can serve as biomarkers for diagnosis.
credit: MDPI (Basel, Switzerland)
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