Pakistan, March 12 -- Biotechnology has been in use by humans for over 10,000 years. Ancient bioscience incorporated processes like fermentation and cross breeding, while contemporary biotech could design an altogether new breed of flora or fauna. In present age, biotechnology contributes to scientific as well as, traditional and non-traditional domains of national security.

At the outset, biotechnology has revolutionised global health security. The emergence of mRNA vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic is a testament to the innovative, transformative solutions that biotechnology can offer to improve global health outcomes. During the rapid pace of a pandemic, mRNA technology shortened the vaccine development timeline, resulting in agil...