MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
THE INDIAN SCENARIO
Keywords:
BIOTECHNOLOGY, MEDICINEAbstract
Medicines are indeed a boon for the suffering living being, be it an
animal or a human being. From time immemorial man has been on
the lookout for medicines to relieve pain and suffering. The field of
Biotechnology has provided solutions to many health care problems.
If at all Biotechnology has revolutionized any sector, we could tell
without doubt that it is the medical field. Indian Biotech companies
are not far behind in contributing to the world of medicine. In fact,
the Bangalore based company, BIOCON is listed one among the top
10 Biotech companies of the world.
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