by: Jan Esther Dequito | Informosomes & Christian Allan Natanauan | Ikirara Biotechnology: History and Definition Biotechnology has been in practice since ancient times, from when our ancestors cultivated plants, domesticated animals, and produced cheese, milk, bread, and wine with the help of microorganisms. "Biotechnology" is a term coined in 1919 by Hungarian engineer Karl Erkey, covering the interaction of "biology" and "technology." The name-inventor described biotechnology as the process by which living organisms convert raw materials into products that benefit society. While that classic definition is still relevant, the term biotechnology has continued to evolve over the decades. With the boom of advancements in genetics research and molecular technologies in the 21st century, much of recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering has dominated modern biotechnology research and innovation. Genetically Modified Organisms in the Philippine ...