It appears that I am one step closer to fulfilling my dream of becoming bionic. Okay, so I won’t be running at ridiculous speeds or jumping up onto buildings anytime soon, but 2008 was a year of great advancements in the field of biotechnology.
Biotechnology may truly be the next step in solving mankind’s ills. Scientists have developed microbes that fight bacterial decay, biological pacemakers, and even a bionic arm. So maybe my dream is not too far away from being reality after all.
Biotechnological Breakthroughs
Popular Mechanics Lists 20 Incredible Biotech Discoveries of 2008
Trend Themes
1. Fight-bacterial-decay Microbes - Opportunity for biotechnology companies to develop and commercialize microbial solutions for combating bacterial decay in various industries.
2. Biological Pacemakers - The development of biological pacemakers presents an opportunity for medical device manufacturers to produce innovative cardiac devices that can regulate heart rhythms without the need for traditional pacemakers.
3. Bionic Arm - The advent of bionic arm technology creates opportunities for prosthetics manufacturers to design and produce advanced robotic limbs with enhanced functionality.
Industry Implications
1. Biotechnology - The biotechnology industry has a chance to capitalize on the development of various biotech discoveries, such as fight-bacterial-decay microbes and biological pacemakers.
2. Medical Devices - The medical device industry can take advantage of the emerging field of biological pacemakers and develop innovative cardiac devices that offer new treatment options for patients.
3. Prosthetics - The prosthetics industry has the opportunity to leverage advancements in bionic arm technology to create cutting-edge robotic limbs that provide improved mobility and dexterity for amputees.