Vaccines, Vaccination And Immunization
Vaccines are an important weapon in the armoury for minimising disease impact in the human race. A vaccine is a biological preparation that improves immunity […]
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What Is Diarrhea ?
Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of death in the developing world. The situation is best defined as the passage of liquid, loose or […]
The clove – a summary of its properties and benefits.
♦ Clove has important sensory, analgesic and health benefits. The clove bud (Eugenia caryophylata L. Merr. & Perry, Thunb.[Myrtaceae]) is often associated with apple desserts […]
The Corn Kernel (Maize Kernel)
What is it ? Corn (or maize) as it is known is a grain. The corn or maize kernel is the fruit of the corn […]
John Dory Steak with Scallops, Broccoli, Salsa Verde, and Sauteed Potatoes
John Dory, with its delicate flavor and firm texture, is a prized fish that pairs beautifully with scallops, vibrant broccoli, and zesty salsa verde. Thomasina […]
What Are Emulsions In Food?
Emulsions might be a description for paint but the most common type we might encounter in food is milk, butter, cream liqueurs, soups and mayonnaise. […]
Chilled Cream Of Mixed Berry Soup With Yogurt
One of the refreshing summer fruit soups is this chilled version which is popular in Northern Europe especially the Nordic countries. The addition of yogurt […]
Fluidized Bed Reactors
Fluidized bed reactors (FBRs) are widely used in the chemical and petrochemical industries for gas-solid, liquid-solid, and gas-liquid-solid reactions. The technology has been in use […]
Hot Boning Of Meat
Hot boning is the removal of muscles from an animal carcass before chilling. The process of removal occurs at least 1.5 hours following death of […]
Sodium Benzoate And Benzene Formation
The formation of benzene in soft drinks has been a longstanding problems for the drinks industry because of its high reliance on sodium benzoate and […]
Precooked Masa flour Snacks
Precooked masa flour snacks are now very much part of the ethnic food scene due to an influx of southern Americans into the USA and […]
The Single Biggest Challenge In Implementing A Sustainability Process.
Sustainable processes are often poorly implemented for a number of reasons but the single biggest challenge is actually making it a core objective of the […]
Retroviruses
Retroviruses are a unique group of RNA viruses that possess the ability to convert their RNA genome into DNA and integrate it into the host […]
Lytic Replication
Lytic replication, also known as the lytic cycle, is a viral replication cycle observed in bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) and some animal viruses. Unlike […]
Lysogenic Replication/Lysogenic Cycle
Lysogenic replication, also known as the lysogenic cycle or lysogeny, is a type of viral replication cycle observed in certain temperate bacteriophages, which are viruses […]
The Difference between Antigenic Drifts and Antigenic Shift
Antigenic drift and antigenic shift are two distinct processes that describe the changes in viral antigens, particularly those found on the surface of influenza viruses. […]
Ethanol Use In The USA – Your Questions Answered
Ethanol or ethyl alcohol is a common product in the USA but one which needs careful handing and is subject to restrictions. It is also […]
The Importance Of Copper In Human Health
Copper isn’t often thought of as critical to human nutrition, in fact too much and it becomes severely toxic. However, amongst the many biological mechanisms […]
Heat Transfer Prediction Methods
Heat transfer prediction methods are essential tools for engineers and researchers involved in designing and analyzing heat transfer equipment and processes. These methods can be […]