Why are Polytene Chromosomes Interesting?
Polytene chromosomes are unique and characteristic structures found in certain tissues of various organisms, including insects. These chromosomes are formed through a process called endoreplication […]
Month: May 2020
The Role of Protein Disulphide Isomerase (PDI) in Post-Translational Modification
Protein disulphide isomerase (PDI) plays a crucial role in post-translational modification (PTMs) of proteins, particularly those involving disulphide bonds. Disulphide bonds are covalent bonds formed […]
What is activating transcription factor 6 (ATF6) used for?
Activating transcription factor 6 (ATF6) is a key transcription factor involved in the unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway, which is activated in response to endoplasmic […]
How to make a Brussels Sprouts Pate
Not the pate you were thinking of but a version that actually uses Brussles sprouts. I didn’t think it was possible but this has quite […]
Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Appear To Prevent Or Treat Covid-19
The latest evidence from scientists from Europe, the USA and the UK including researchers from the University of Birmingham have published a consensus paper on […]
Getting Up-to-Speed on Healthy Convenient On-The-Go Foods
“Healthy convenient on-the-go food” is what we refer to as convenient, portable, and nutritious options that are easy to eat while traveling, working, or during […]
The Preparation Of Extruded Foods
Extrusion is now a standard processing method for preparing a wide variety of consumer products. Extruded foods are one particular application of this particular technology […]
The Benefits Of Glutathione
Glutathione is a key component used by the body as an antioxidant. It is produced by a number of tissues but the main centre of […]
Pepperoni: The Ultimate Meat Topping
When you think of pepperoni then you are probably thinking of those thin meat discs so beloved of pizza eaters. And yes ! It is […]
Visceral Fat Is Bad For You!
Visceral fat is no laughing matter. It may look funny when we jiggle a fat belly and there are rolls of fat exposed around the […]
Dairy Proteins Drive Medical Nutrition
In 2020, the COVID crisis is raging throughout the world but the issues of other medical conditions including are still with us. In the world […]
ISO 22196:2011 – Measurements Of Antibacterial Activity On Plastics And Other Non-Porous Surfaces
The title is also the scope of an important industrial standard. This is the ‘Measurement of antibacterial activity on plastics and other non-porous surfaces’ and […]
The health benefits of lotus seeds
If you live in the UK you are not very likely to come across foxnuts or lotus seeds but in India they are considered to […]
Seeded Spelt Shortcrust Pastry with Spinach and Sautéed Onion in a Creamy Béchamel and Free-Range Egg Filling
A recipe for Seeded Spelt Shortcrust Pastry with Spinach and Sautéed Onion in a Creamy Béchamel and Free-Range Egg Filling, hand-topped with smoked salmon for […]
Chaga – A Leading Mushroom
One of the developing trends for foods and beverages in particular may well reside with the chaga mushroom. Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is particularly interesting at […]
Open toasted whole grain bread sandwich with avocado, mushrooms, and microgreens
Enjoy your delicious open toasted whole grain bread sandwich with avocado, mushrooms, and microgreens decorated with sesame seeds! Here’s a recipe for an decorated with […]
Asparagus Tart
Make the most of this season’s asparagus. Those emerald green spears of deliciousness are superb in a quiche or tart. Leeks also form an important part […]
How to Prepare a Chicken Chow Mein
The classic chow mein (simplified Chinese: 炒面; traditional Chinese: 炒麵) is more a western idea of what a Chinese dish should be like. It is superb with slick […]
Phylogenetic Analysis
Phylogenetic analysis is a scientific method used to study and infer the evolutionary relationships among organisms or sequences based on their shared characteristics, such as […]