Liquid Smoke
Introduction to Liquid Smoke Liquid smoke is a water-soluble product that imparts a smoky flavor to food, mimicking the taste of traditional wood smoking without […]
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Creating Synthetic mRNA
Synthetic mRNA has so many uses now in biotechnology. It is one of the great genetic engineering tools available now that can transform a static […]
Erythromycin
Erythromycin is a broad spectrum macrolide antibiotic that has been widely used to treat various bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-positive bacteria and some […]
Bacteriophages
Bacteriophages, often referred to as phages, are viruses that specifically infect and replicate within bacteria. The term “bacteriophage” originates from the Greek words “bakterion,” meaning […]
The Bacterium: Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that belongs to the family Enterobacteriaceae. It is one of the most extensively studied and well-known […]
Hyperuricemia
Hyperuricemia is a medical condition characterized by an excess of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is a waste product formed from the breakdown […]
Ackee
The ackee (Blighia sapida) is a tropical fruit native to West Africa but is most well-known as a staple in Jamaican cuisine. Appearance Shape and […]
Issues With Aromatase
Aromatase is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of estrogens. It is part of the cytochrome P450 superfamily, specifically known as […]
Fruit Ripening
Fruit ripening is a feature of nature, a biochemical process by which produce becomes acceptable for consumption and bestows its nutritional benefits when consumed. One […]
Edible Films And Coatings For Protecting and Stabilising Foods
The search for safe and sustainable methods to preserve food is increasing in urgency and importance. Why? There is a strong desire to reduce our […]
The use of Bayesian Optimization in Product Design
Bayesian Optimization is a technique used in optimization and machine learning to find the optimal set of parameters for a given objective function. It works […]
Gene Duplication
Gene duplication is a significant evolutionary event where a segment of DNA, including one or more genes, is copied and inserted into the genome. This […]
Preparing A Herb Emulsion
Preparing a herb emulsion is straightforward but takes a little time to get right. I find it takes between 10 and 15 minutes. These emulsions […]
The Story Of The Glorious Samosa
The samosa, now a popular snack in many parts of the world, has a rich and varied history that traces back centuries and spans multiple […]
ITS2/18S sequencing for fungi and yeast
ITS2 and 18S rRNA sequencing are key molecular techniques used for identifying and classifying fungi and yeast. Both are DNA-based methods that involve sequencing specific […]
Saag Mutter
Saag Mutter, a delicious vegan dish made with chopped and pureed spinach, sizzled with garlic, cumin, and chili, and tossed with green peas. This recipe […]
Halloumi Shaslik
Halloumi Shaslik, a delightful and flavorful dish that features tandoor-marinated halloumi cheese, grilled with cubes of onion and peppers. A dish I was told about […]
Aspergillus parasiticus
Aspergillus parasiticus is a significant fungal species within the genus Aspergillus. It is primarily known for its ability to produce aflatoxins, potent mycotoxins that pose […]
The Yeast: Kluyveromyces fragilis
Kluyveromyces fragilis, also known as Kluyveromyces marxianus, is a versatile and widely studied yeast species with significant industrial and biotechnological applications. This yeast is known […]
Beta-lactoglobulin
Beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) is a major whey protein found in the milk of mammals, particularly in cow’s milk. It belongs to the lipocalin protein family and […]