A New Era of Discovery: How Artificial Intelligence has Revolutionized the Biotechnology

Abstract

In the growing field of biotechnology, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal force of innovation, unveiling a new era of discovery and advancement. The convergence of AI with biotechnology has revolutionized the landscape of scientific research and development. The dynamic interplay between AI and biotechnology highlights the transformative power of AI techniques in accelerating advancements in drug discovery, development, personalized medicine, biomolecular engineering, bioprocessing, CRISPR technology, genome editing, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, transcriptomic, and AI-enabled robotics in biotechnology. This integration of AI with biotechnology helps us combat global challenges and offers environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions like bioremediation, bioplastics, biodiesel, and biofiltration. Current examples of these problems include waste management, air pollution, healthcare, clean water, energy access, sustainable practices, conservation of biodiversity, and ecosystems. This review article provides a comprehensive analysis, drawing on current literature, case studies, and emerging trends, to highlight the transformative potential of AI in reshaping the biotechnological landscape. It also addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with this AI-powered transformation, discussing future directions, ethical considerations, and the need for human-AI collaboration to ensure responsible and sustainable progress for a brighter future.

Keywords

• Artificial Intelligence
• Biotechnology
• Biological Sciences
• Scientific research
• Machine learning