Biotechnology: Trends in Advancement of Life Science Research and Development in Nigeria

One challenge for those involved in the life science research, especially bio-physiological

research is the emerging evolution of molecular technology. Advances in genetics and

accumulated information in the genomics have made molecular technology and its application in

life science the fastest growing tools in this millennium. Many Researchers in the developed

countries are very much at home with this advancement and have taken advantage to develop

their research interest and contribute more meaningful to their community. This technology is

still new and just emerging in the developing countries. However, in recent years molecular

technology tools is fast becoming popular in life science research in the developing world,

especially in the field of agriculture, biology, biochemistry, medical science etc. Biotechnology

tools are widely available and currently in use as research tools in most developed countries. The

potentiality of its application in the developing countries, especially Africa has formed the

motivation for seeking foreign fellowship on one hand and even returning home after the

fellowship on the other hand by many young researchers. Organizing a scientific conference with

focus or emphasis in this evolving area will give opportunity to researchers to take stock of how

much has been acquired during the period of stay in the developed countries (especially

Germany) and how much is applicable to research environment in the home country (Nigeria).

Three days scientific conference was organized to achieve this goal. The scientific meeting was

designed to stimulate collaboration and research interest in the emerging and revolutionary field

of molecular biology among Humboldtians and other young researchers in Nigeria. The request

from the participants and desire to preserve the high quality of papers and amazing scientific

information presented during this conference motivated the publication of this book. The

generosity of Humboldt Foundation to solely support both the conference and publication of this

book, made possible the realization of our dream.