Biotechnology, including genetically modified organisms, could help ensure food security for the country, according to the head of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (DENR-ERDB). “The government recognized that modern biotechnology has great potential for human well-being if developed and used with adequate safety measures for the environment and human health,” Marcial Amaro Jr., ERDB national director, told reporters here on Tuesday.