Growth Area
Living organisms are a source of hope: Biotechnology is regarded as the driving force of a new industrial revolution. It promises to deliver pioneering innovations ranging from medications to biofuel.
Living organisms are a source of hope: Biotechnology is regarded as the driving force of a new industrial revolution. It promises to deliver pioneering innovations ranging from medications to biofuel.
Biotechnology
The green revolution
Undreamed-of opportunities: Biotechnology has a long history and is one of the key sciences of the 21st century.
Biotechnology
Milestones of research
A look back at almost 350 years of biotechnology—from the beginnings of microscopy to the discovery of DNA and genetic scissors.
Innovation
Growth thanks to biotechnology
Is biotechnology a booster for the economy? Which sectors are benefiting from these innovations? An outlook in figures.
Fermentation
The power of microorganisms
Natural bacteria, fungi, and cells easily conduct complicated reactions that technical chemistry fails to accomplish.
Fermentation
Dishwashing with sugar
Evonik is using biodegradable rhamnolipids to create an ideal basis for the production of sustainable cleaning agents and more.
Animal nutrition
Carbon-neutral fermentation
Evonik is optimizing the fermentative production process for the amino acid BIOLYS for pig feed.
Fermentation
Bacteria that heal wounds
The biotech company JeNaCell produces biosynthetic cellulose for the effective treatment of injuries.
Drug delivery
Transportation via polymers
Evonik and Stanford University are cooperating in a search for new carrier substances for mRNA vaccines.
Partnerships
An efficient division of labor
Andrea Engel, head of the research and development unit at Evonik Health Care, talks about the importance of good cooperation.
Animal nutrition
Insects as animal feed
The larvae of the black soldier fly are packed full of protein – and offer a source of hope for climate and environmental protection.
Technology assessment
A joint effort in biotechnology
Martina Schraudner, a specialist in molecular biology and scientific theory, is calling for a public debate about biotechnology.
Foresight
Cheese without cows
In the future, dairy products could be manufactured without any components of animal origin through fermentation by microorganisms.
Epigenetics
More knowledge, improved animal welfare
Epigenetics reveal the environmental factors that affect the genetic material of chickens.
