Bayer

More Than Just Aspirin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspirin

You may have seen the commercials about the Bayer Aspirin.  They are always depicting a man who as a heart attack and the doctor puts him on a aspirin regiment.  This gives the impression that Bayer makes only aspirin but in fact, it is in one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies.  It produces more than a dozen types of medicines for people.

Roche Diagnostics

The Fight Against AMD

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetic_retinopathy

Today, as we make advancements in technology, we have been able to protect ourselves from many diseases.  We have better cleaning and disinfecting products which help prevent bacteria from making us sick.  However, did you know that there is a sickness that no one can avoid?  What is this disease?

Feed the World

Biotechs Helping to Eliminate Hunger Worldwide

(Source:International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) -) http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricephotos/5516789000/in/set-72157626241604366

Hunger has plagued mankind for centuries and it continues to do so to this day.  I have talked before about the different pathways in biotechnology that a person can take depending on their interests.  What if I were to tell you that there is a path in biotechnology that could help eliminate hunger worldwide. Would you believe me? Well its true.