molecular farming

Molecular farming is a biotechnology process where plants or other organisms are used to produce specific proteins, medicines, or vaccines. Scientists insert genes into the organism’s DNA to enable it to produce these valuable substances naturally. Once grown, the plants can be harvested and the target proteins extracted for medical or industrial use. This approach offers a cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable way to manufacture complex biologics, potentially improving access to medicines and reducing reliance on traditional production methods like fermentation or animal cells.