A biotechnology company is a business organization that specializes in the development, production and marketing of products derived from living organisms. These companies use biotechnological processes to create new medicines or therapies, genetically modified plants for agriculture, biofuels, and other bioproducts. They often involve cutting-edge research and innovation in fields such as molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Biotechnology companies play a crucial role in advancing scientific knowledge and developing new technologies that can improve our lives and the health of our planet.