Biotechnology and bioinformatics often overlap, but they have different cores. This LLRI blog uncovers the difference between biotechnology and bioinformatics, helping you understand how biotech is lab-focused—creating and modifying biological systems—while bioinformatics is data-driven—decoding biology through computation. Learn how both fields support each other in modern research and how choosing one over the other depends on your interest in lab work vs. data science. This article is a must-read for aspiring life science students.