The Wire

Super-charged bananas, hydrogen-producing algae, and cancer-preventing vaccines – these are just some advancements biotechnology has contributed to improving society.The Queensland Government is showcasing the biotechnology sector with a series of public seminars over three weeks to provide insights into this field of science and help the community understand the importance and relevance of biotechnology. Eileen Tang speaks to Queensland Chief Scientist Peter Andrews about biotechnologists who are continuing to change the lives of ordinary Australians and people around the world.