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Biotechnology

Using science and engineering to directly or indirectly use living things (or parts of them) to create products or processes, like making medicine or new materials.

Bioliteracy

The ability for people, employees, or groups to understand and work with biology and biotechnology.

Biomanufacturing

Using biotechnology methods to produce goods in manufacturing, for example, making chemicals or materials using biological systems.

Biological data

Information collected or measured from living systems, including their structures, functions, or processes, which is then used for analysis.

National Biotechnology Initiative

A new federal program designed to advance national security, economic strength, and global competitiveness through coordinated biotechnology efforts.

Interagency Committee

A group made up of representatives from different government agencies, formed to coordinate the activities of the National Biotechnology Initiative.

Participating agency

A specific federal department, office, or agency that is required to be part of and contribute to the National Biotechnology Initiative.