What Is DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)?
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) is a molecule which is fundamental to life. For a start it is the code that determines the structure and nature of […]
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What Are The Roles Of DNA Polymerases?
DNA replication is one of the key fundamental processes of biology. It is the way cells are able to replicate their coding. The DNA polymerases […]
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What Are Okazaki Fragments And Why Are They Necessary?
Okazaki fragments are short sequences of DNA nucleotides that are synthesized discontinuously. They are formed during the process of duplication of DNA. The other strand […]
The Role of 5′-Capping
5′-capping, also known as mRNA capping, is a post-transcriptional modification that occurs in the early stages of mRNA processing in eukaryotic cells. It involves the […]
Gaucher’s Disease
Gaucher’s disease is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the deficiency or malfunction of an enzyme called glucocerebrosidase (GBA). This enzyme is responsible for breaking […]
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Inborn errors of metabolism, also known as inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) or congenital metabolic disorders, are a group of genetic disorders that affect the […]
What are Non-Lauric Acids?
Non-lauric acids are fatty acids that do not contain high levels of lauric acid (a 12-carbon saturated fatty acid). These non-lauric fats are commonly used […]
Crossing Over in Genetics
Crossing over, also known as recombination, is a genetic process that occurs during meiosis, specifically in prophase I of meiosis I. It involves the exchange […]
Chromosomes
Chromosomes are structures found in the nucleus of cells that carry genetic information in the form of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The chemical composition of a […]
Taurine – Sport Supplement
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Calendula Extract Has Loads Of Benefits
Calendula officinalis (Linn.) Compositae or Marigold is a common cottage garden annual in the UK. However, extracts, decoctions and tinctures prepared from it have been […]
Blackcurrant – Wonderful Fruit
Blackcurrants remain one of the most enduring fruits with a distinctive green, fruity and highly unique recognizable aroma and flavour. Having studied the blackcurrant fruit […]
Fluorescence Spectroscopy Is Great For Biophysical Research
Fluorescence spectroscopy has long occupied a central position in the toolkit of biophysical research. Its capacity to reveal information about molecular structure, interactions, and dynamics […]
The Use of Baby Hamster Kidney Cells (BHK) in Biotechnology?
BHK-21 refers to a cell line derived from the kidney cells of the baby hamster (Mesocricetus auratus). BHK-21 stands for Baby Hamster Kidney-21. It is […]
Pork/Beef Bulgogi
Bulgogi is the Korean version of that fiery meat we love when it just comes off the grill having been slapped and sizzled on a […]
The Importance Of Manganese In Human Nutrition
Manganese might be thought of as rather an unusual element to be important in human nutrition but it has vital importance for our bone health. […]
How to Make Cannoli
Cannoli is a popular Italian pastry that originated in Sicily. It is a tube-shaped shell made of fried pastry dough that is filled with a […]
How to Prepare Vietnamese Shrimp and Noodle Soup
A good rich soup from Vietnam – the shrimp and noodle soup. Serves: 4; Preparation time: 10 minutes; Cooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 8 ounces […]