Prostaglandins
Prostaglandins are critical messengers in all sorts of reactions. They are part of a group called the eicosanoids and include prostacyclins (PGI), the thromboxanes (TXA), […]
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How to Make Vietnamese Nuoc Cham (Fish Sauce) for Dipping
Fish sauce is a speciality of South-East Asian cuisine generally. In Vietnam it is called Nuoc Cham where it is their go-to dipping sauce. There […]
Crispy Fried Shallots
An important accompaniment to any dish especially in South-Eastern Asian cooking is to have some crispy fried shallots. The Vietnamese often use this as garnish […]
How to Prepare Honey Ginger Shrimp
A great Vietnamese treasure. Honey ginger shrimp is simple to make. The large shrimps are marinated in their sauce before stir-frying in a wok. adding […]
How to Make Bahn Xeo (Pork and Shrimp Crepes)
The French brought a new dimension to Vietnamese cuisine when they added crepes to the range of culinary delights that Vietnam has to offer. Crepes […]
How to Make Vietnamese Barbequed Pork Skewers
Pork is often eaten in Vietnam in preference to beef because pigs are easier to farm and keep in the various country dwellings. Barbequeing is […]
Cunila incana
The essential oil obtained from Cunila incana, a wild plant from South Brazil, was analyzed by GC and GC/MS. The main volatile compounds were the sesquiterpenes […]
Measurement Of Collagen Content In Fish
The eating quality of fish is very much dependent on a number of factors especially collagen content which has a direct influence on the texture […]
Black Forest Chocolate Delice with Poached Cherries and Hazelnut Praline
Black Forest Chocolate Delice is a decadent dessert inspired by the classic Black Forest cake. This indulgent treat combines layers of rich chocolate mousse, chocolate […]
How To Manufacture Edible Films
Edible films are used to coat fruits, vegetables and foodstuffs as a way to extend their shelf-life and protect them from injury. The manufacturing process […]
Membrane Chromatography
Some researchers contend membrane chromatography might be the next technology to supersede fixed-bed methods and conventional resin- or particulate-based methods. The reason is primarily based […]
Modes Of Transmission Of Bacterial Infections
Modes Of Transmission Of Bacterial Infections There are five modes of transmission in bacterial infection. They are: contact airborne droplet vectors vehicular A number of […]
What Is Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry?
Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) is a powerful analytical technique combining the capabilities of physical separation obtained using liquid chromatography coupled to analysis of mass of […]
Quillaia- A Vegan Foaming Agent
Quillaia is the milled inner bark or small stems and branches of the soapbark (Quillaja saponaria, Molina). Other names include Murillo bark extract, Panama bark extract, Vanilla extract, Quillaia extract, Quillay bark extract, and Soapbark extract. […]
Quality by Design: A Paradigm Shift in Pharmaceutical Development
Introduction Quality by Design (QbD) is a systematic and science-driven approach to pharmaceutical development that has transformed the landscape of drug manufacturing and product quality. […]
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The Science of DNA Repair
DNA repair is a crucial process that corrects damaged or erroneous DNA sequences to maintain the integrity of the genetic material. There are several mechanisms […]
DNA Replication in Eukaryotes
The replication of DNA in eukaryotic cells is a highly coordinated process that ensures accurate duplication of the genetic material during cell division. It involves […]
Reverse Translation
Reverse translation, also known as de novo gene synthesis or in silico gene design, is a laboratory technique used to generate DNA sequences based on […]
The Role of Alleles in Genetics
In genetics, alleles play a crucial role in determining the characteristics and traits of an organism. An allele refers to one of the alternative forms […]
The Function of ATP Synthase
The function of ATP synthesis by ATP synthase is to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy currency of cells. ATP synthase is an enzyme […]