Brewing Series: Lager
Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverages in the world, with a history stretching back thousands of years. Over time, […]
Month: June 2025
How does synthetic data and simulations try to address gaps in our understanding of biotechnology?
Synthetic data and simulations are used in biotechnology to partially compensate for real-world data limitations, not to replace biology. They aim to give AI more […]
Bacillus clausii: A Resilient Probiotic with Diverse Applications
Bacillus clausii is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacterium widely recognized for its probiotic properties. Originally isolated from soil, it has gained significant attention in clinical, […]
Bacillus coagulans: A Versatile Probiotic Bacterium
Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming, lactic acid-producing bacterium that has gained considerable attention in the fields of microbiology, nutrition, and therapeutics. Though often grouped with […]
Using Black Limes
What Are Black Limes? Black limes are whole limes that have been boiled in salted water and then dried in the sun until they shrink, […]
Microencapsulation Of Probiotics
Microencapsulation of probiotics using hydrocolloids is now an established method for ensuring their survival and even for accurate dosing into products (Anal and Singh, 2007). […]
Biotics and Feeding Babies, Toddlers, and Young Children: Building a Foundation for Lifelong Health
The early years of a child’s life are critical for growth, brain development, and the establishment of a robust immune system. Nutrition plays a central […]
How Prebiotics Affect Mineral Absorption in Humans
Mineral absorption is a crucial physiological process that ensures the bioavailability of essential elements such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. These minerals play a […]
Why Vitamins Act As Modulators of the Gut Microbiome
Vitamins are increasingly recognized as key modulators of the gut microbiome—influencing both the composition and function of gut microbial communities. This shift in understanding is […]
Desserts of Mongolia
Mongolian cuisine is traditionally meat- and dairy-focused due to the nomadic lifestyle and harsh climate, so desserts are generally simple and made with ingredients that […]
What Are Yogurt Drinks?
Yogurt drinks are beverages made from yogurt, often diluted with water or milk, and sometimes sweetened or flavored. They combine the creamy texture of yogurt […]
Cheese Sauces Natural And Processed
Types of Cheese Sauces For Home & Commercial Production Here are the main types and styles: 1. Basic Cheese Sauce (Béchamel-Based / Mornay Sauce) Ingredients: […]
The Cheeses of Iran
Iran, historically known as Persia, is a country with an ancient culinary heritage shaped by millennia of agriculture, trade, and rich cultural exchange. While Iranian […]
How Blood Flow to Active Muscles Increases During Exercise
Exercise imposes a dramatic increase in the metabolic demands of skeletal muscles. To meet these demands, the body orchestrates a highly integrated series of cardiovascular, […]
Ageing Mechanisms In Yeasts
To understand the mechanisms of ageing in Saccharomyces cerevisiae (budding yeast), a variety of experimental and computational approaches can be used, targeting the two main […]
Southern Blotting – Principles, Methodology, and Applications
Southern blotting is a molecular biology technique developed by Edwin Southern in 1975, designed to detect specific DNA sequences within a complex mixture of DNA. […]
Gotta Deal With Microplastics
The biotechnology of dealing with microplastics—tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size—is an emerging and rapidly developing field. It focuses on biological solutions to […]
Tahinopita
Tahinopita (Greek: Ταχινόπιτα, Cypriot: Ταχινόπιττα) is a traditional Cypriot and Greek pastry made with tahini (sesame paste) and typically enjoyed during Lenten periods because it […]
Glyko tou Koutaliou (Spoon Sweets)
Glyko tou Koutaliou (Greek: γλυκό του κουταλιού), meaning “sweet of the spoon”, is a beloved traditional dessert across Cyprus and Greece, and it holds a […]