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How Bees ARE HELPING ADVANCE FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGIES Biotechnology is a relatively young field of scientific study. Scientists and engineers approach tech problems using biological life forms as a basis for solutions. What’s that mean? It means they mechanize lifelike forms. For instance, engineers are currently working on a way to produce commercial volumes of spider silk. This versatile material will go into everything from body armor to medical bandages. So how does a bee fit into the biotech industry? It’s all in the eyes. 34