This study covers key aspects in the field of biotechnology, with topics ranging from genome projects, through animal and human cloning, to biowarfare. The author presents firsthand accounts from both the scientific and the business perspective. The work is addressed primarily to experts and professionals who are very busy but who wish to gain insights through a different and comprehensive perspective of this important field. It is also aimed at laypeople who are interested in learning more about bioinformatics, and the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. Each chapter is self-contained and footnotes provide further references for interested readers.