Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that has a major impact on our lives. The technology is known for years which involves working with cells or cell-derived molecules for various applications. It has a wide range of uses and is termed “technology of hope” which impacts human health, well being of other life forms, and our environment. It has revolutionized diagnostics and therapeutics; however, the major challenges to human beings have been threats posed by deadly virus infections as avian flu, Chikungunya, Ebola, Influenza A, SARS, West Nile, and the latest Zika virus. Personalized medicine is increasingly recognized in the healthcare system.