The Cult of the Boerewors
Boerewors is a traditional South African sausage that is highly popular and often considered a national treasure. The name “boerewors” is derived from the Afrikaans […]
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Aspergillus niger
Aspergillus niger is a filamentous fungus belonging to the genus Aspergillus. It is one of the most common and extensively studied species of Aspergillus due […]
How to Make Classic English Scones with Buttermilk and Clotted Cream
Butter scones are a classic tea-time treat that are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. We often have these on Mother’s […]
Monoclonal Antibodies in Biotechnology
Monoclonal antibodies are highly specialised protein molecules that has found wide-ranging application in biotechnology and an analytical biochemistry. Of all the advances that have been […]
The Role of DNA Topisomerases
Topoisomerases are enzymes that play a crucial role in the maintenance and regulation of DNA structure and topology within cells. They are responsible for altering […]
The Yeast: Candida rugosa
Candida rugosa is a yeast species belonging to the genus Candida. It is a dimorphic fungus, meaning it can exist in two different forms: yeast […]
Methanobacterium formicicum
Methanobacterium formicicum is a species of microorganism belonging to the domain of the Archaea. It is a methanogenic archaeon, meaning it produces methane as a […]
What is the difference between haploidy and monoploidy?
Haploidy and monoploidy are both terms used in genetics to describe the number of sets of chromosomes in a cell or organism. While they are […]
Polenta Rosti
To make a polenta rosti, you will need the following ingredients: 1 cup of instant polenta 4 cups of water or vegetable broth Salt and […]
Making Matoke
Matoke, also known as Matooke or East African Highland bananas, is a staple food in many East African countries, including Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and parts […]
Plasmids – Essential In Biotechnology
Plasmids are one of the most important factors in the success of biotechnology. The word plasmid was introduced Joshua Lederberg in 1952 as the American […]
The Bacterium: Streptomyces coelicolor
Streptomyces coelicolor is a bacterium belonging to the genus Streptomyces, which is known for its ability to produce a wide range of secondary metabolites, including […]
The Process of Cell Line Development
Cell line development is a process by which the cellular machinery is used to manufacture therapeutic biologics and other proteins of interest. Introduction Tissue from […]