Biotechnology

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At a time when globally, we
share many common concerns, scientists are faced with the challenge to offset the damaging effects of food shortage, climate change and new and re-emerging diseases. Starvation and famine are a reality in certain countries today, due in part to conflict and resultant displacement of large populations but also as a result of other factors like the increasing effects of climate change like droughts and desertification. More