Innovation and Creativity a Requirement in Biotech

Using the groundwork laid by the inventors of PCR technology and basic DNA sequencing methods, scientists working in biotechnology continue to develop additional new strategies for advanced genetic research. The variations in one particular technique are often too numerous for the scope of one article. For example, modified PCR and DNA sequencing methods are constantly being described in peer-reviewed literature and might often involve just a minor change to a reagent or method, to suit the immediate needs of each project. This phenomenon epitomizes the essence of a research scientist in biotechnology: Having the basic knowledge of established techniques and the creativity to adapt these methods to a unique applied research program.