🧬 The Biotech Behind Everyday Things: From Papaya to Perfume. When we think about biotechnology, images of scientists in white coats and complex DNA sequences usually come to mind. But the truth is, biotech isn’t just limited to high-tech labs or futuristic medicine — it’s quietly present in your everyday life, often in ways you’d never expect. From the fruit you eat in the morning to the fragrance you wear, biotechnology is working behind the scenes to make things healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable. Let’s take a closer look at the incredible biotech innovations behind the things you use every day — starting from your plate and reaching all the way to your perfume shelf. 🍈 Papaya: The Virus-Fighting Fruit You might think of papaya as just a refreshing tropical fruit loaded with vitamins. But it’s also a quiet biotech success story.In the 1990s, Hawaiian papaya farms were being wiped out by a devastating Papaya Ringspot Virus. Conventional farming couldn't stop it, and the f...