Biotech research has expanded exponentially since the mapping of the Human Genome. This knowledge drives the research toward finding genetic causes and cures for thousands of human conditions and diseases, and toward enhancing agricultural products, improving industrial processes, and toward environmental reclamation and conservation. This title examines the science behind biotech research in the following chapters: What is Biotech Research?; Biotech in Foods and Agriculture; Biotech in Medicine; Industrial and Environmental Biotech; and What is the Future of Biotech Research?