Pectins: Structure And Uses
Pectins are complex plant heteropolysaccharides in the plant cell wall which are vital in cell structure and functioning. They are found in all the higher […]
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The Health Benefits Of Spinach
Spinach is one of those leafy vegetables which we all enjoy. For years Popeye would often gobble a can of the stuff so that he […]
The Microalgae Nannochloropsis as Aquaculture Feed
Nannochloropsis is a genus of microalgae that has gained attention as a well-established feed source in aquaculture due to its high nutritional value and ability […]
The Bacterium: Streptomyces clavuligerus
Streptomyces clavuligerus is a Gram-positive, filamentous bacterium that belongs to the genus Streptomyces, within the family Streptomycetaceae. It is known for its ability to produce […]
The Nutrition In Eggs
Eggs have long been thought of as unhealthy but in recent findings they have benefits that outweigh these historical findings. For a start they are […]
Bananas Offer So Much More In Nutrition
Bananas are one of the top snack foods and their curved, boomerang shape with that bright yellow colour provides lots of appeal. No wonder we […]
Stem Cells in Understanding Mammalian Development
Understanding mammalian development requires studying the intricacies of various stem cells. Here, I will discuss the pros and cons of three different types of stem […]
‘Normal’ Stem Cells and When They Go Wrong!
‘Normal’ Stem Cells Characteristics: Self-renewal: Normal stem cells have the ability to self-renew, generating more stem cells to maintain their population. Differentiation potential: They can […]
What Types of Cell Therapy are there?
Autologous, allogeneic, and xenogeneic cell therapies are different approaches to using cells for therapeutic purposes. There are three main types: Autologous Cell Therapy Autologous cell […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sizzling Beef Szechuan Style
Sizzling Beef Szechuan Style (Serves 2) Ingredients For the Beef Marinade 200 g (7 oz) beef sirloin or flank, thinly sliced against the grain 1 […]
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 Sprout Pâté
Brussels Sprout Pâté: Not the pate you were thinking of but a version that actually uses Brussels sprouts. I didn’t think it was possible but […]
Roasted Cannon of Lamb with Crispy Sweetbreads & Wild Garlic Gnocchi
Try this restaurant-style recipe for Roasted Cannon of Lamb with Crispy Sweetbreads, Wild Garlic Gnocchi, Asparagus, Broad Beans, Anchovy, Goat’s Curd, and Lamb Jus, garnished […]
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 […]