Gastrodia elata

Gastrodia

January 11, 2022 smitsa 0

Gastrodia elata (G. elata Blume) is a perennial herb plant and belongs to the Gastrodia genus which is in the Orchidaceae family. The tubers are used as a […]

Barberry

Black Barberry

January 10, 2022 smitsa 0

Black Barberry (Berberis integerrima) is a particularly rich source of many useful bioactive compounds such as anthocyanins, catechins, gallic acid, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, and […]

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Zwitterionic Coatings For Food Use

January 9, 2022 smitsa 0

Zwitterionic coatings are an emerging class of non-fouling surface treatments that resist biofilm formation and the adhesion of organic materials due to their unique charge-balanced […]

A traditional view of lubricants.

Food-Grade Lubricants

January 7, 2022 smitsa 0

Food-grade lubricants and greases play a crucial role in the food processing industry, ensuring the safety and efficiency of machinery and equipment involved in the […]

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Histatins

January 6, 2022 smitsa 0

Histatins are a family of salivary proteins that play a crucial role in oral health and immunity. These proteins are primarily found in human saliva […]

DNA. Nucleic acid purification. Okazaki fragments. PCR (digital PCR [dPCR], multiplex digital PCR, qPCR), DNA Repair, DNA Replication in Eukaryotes, DNA replication in prokaryotes, DNA barcoding

The Use of PCR in Biotechnology

December 20, 2021 smitsa 0

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a revolutionary molecular biology technique that has become a cornerstone in various scientific disciplines. Developed by Kary Mullis in 1983, […]

panettone on a wooden table

How to make a Panettone

December 17, 2021 smitsa 0

Panettone is the traditional Italian bread cake with candied peel and other fruit. It is usually eaten at Christmas and on other festive occasions. It’s […]

Overhead view of sliced roast pork roulade - Porchetta, delicious pork roast of Italian culinary holiday tradition on a slate tray with rosemary and lime, close-up.

Preparing a Porchetta

December 11, 2021 smitsa 0

Porchetta is an Italian dish that relies on the best quality pork belly that money can buy. It is traditionally a dish eaten all year […]

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Paecilomyces japonica

December 7, 2021 smitsa 0

Paecilomyces japonica, a fungus with a significant impact on the field of mycology and biomedicine, has drawn attention for its diverse range of medicinal compounds. […]