Biotechnology and Art

Biotechnology is something that really came across as being interesting to me. It is something that I have never really looked into, but after looking into it, I discovered just how complex this controversial enigma truly is. It ranges from simple genetic modifications to cloning, and even has the potential to be an aid to the solution to third world hunger. I learned that biotechnology harnesses cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products that help improve our lives and the health of our planet. Joe Davis wrote a book about biotechnology, acknowledging what life is, and what it means when we actually manipulate life.

Something that really caught my attention was the connection between biotechnology and the animal world. Artificial insemination is something that really struck me as being fascinating. It is what stuck with me the most after reading about what Davis had to say. That is the very thing that I feel like he is talking about when he speaks of manipulating life. In essence, it is factoring out natural selection, and making whatever you want so that it is the best. This tactic is extremely helpful for those in the agricultural business, as they can easily inseminate their livestock, and create exactly what they want the baby to be like. Artificial insemination is the process of collecting sperm cells from a male animal and manually depositing them into the reproductive tract of a female. It is commonly used instead of natural mating in many species of animals because it can have so many different benefits. Some examples of these benefits are increased safety of the animals and producer, increased production efficiency, and better genetics.

Biotechnology is a prime example of art, as the connection is clear. Life itself is art, and the creation of life is even more a matter of art. People are using technology to create new pieces of art and to become more productive. 










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