The term 'biotechnology' encompasses a wide range of procedures for modifying living things for human use, going back to the domestication of animals and the cultivation of plants, as well as 'improvements' made to these through breeding programmes that make use of artificial selection and hybridization. Modern applications include genetic engineering and cell and tissue culture techniques. Biotechnology is defined by the American Chemical Society as the use of biological organisms, systems, or processes by a variety of businesses to learn about life science and enhance the value of materials and organisms including drugs, crops, and cattle.
We are seeing an exciting and increased pace of innovation as biopharmas continue to build their capabilities using tools like AI and analytics. Over the previous 15 years, acquisitions have accounted for more than 60 percent of the marketed assets of biopharma businesses, who historically have relied significantly on M&A for expansion.
Biotech is doing well in these unusually difficult circumstances, in contrast to most businesses. As the worldwide pandemic spreads, executives in many other industries are growing more worried about the future of their companies. However, the effort to comprehend COVID-19 and discover treatments or preventive measures has drawn tremendous government, media, and public attention to science and health, strengthening the notion that biotech collaborations and acquisitions are wise investments.
To fight the problems brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, biotechnology products have emerged as the leading tactic. They have been able to survive the intense market rivalry in 2021 thanks to a healthy pipeline of businesses working in this sector. These players' geographic expansion, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, acquisitions, and mergers are boosting the market's expansion.