Peanut Butter Comes To The Fore
Peanuts are highly nutritious not least because they have an excellent nutritional profile. I’m sure we have all eaten peanut butter in our time and […]
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Loomi: A Secret Ingredient In Middle Eastern Stews
Loomi is known as black lime or dried lime in cuisine. The prepared fruit is a regular addition to Middle Eastern cooking where it gives a […]
Wildlife Gardening: February Focus = Birds
If you are interested in wildlife gardening and promoting biodiversity, your focus in February should be birds. Birds are a very visible and much-loved component […]
Barolo: Origins, Characteristics, and Production
Barolo is one of Italy’s most prestigious red wines, often referred to as the “King of Wines” due to its rich history, complex character, and […]
Lady Gaga Oreos – What Ever Next?
So, you’ve seen the hype this January about the new Lady Gaga Oreos – they’re fun, endorsed by the great celebrity and seem to just […]
Sustainable Gardening – 5 Tips To Help You Grow Greener
Sustainable gardening is the new buzzword in the horticultural world, with high profile gardeners and TV programmes all championing its benefits. Gardeners manage a substantial […]
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Coatings
Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings are increasingly used in various applications, including food processing equipment, due to their hardness, low friction, and biocompatibility. In the context […]
Silane-Based Coatings For Food Contact Use
Silane-based coatings are used in food applications due to their properties such as anti-fogging, anti-bacterial, and hydrophobic characteristics. Various silane formulations are approved for food […]
Sakoo Ton Peak Phatthalung
“Sakoo Ton Peak Phatthalung” is a traditional Thai dish that originates from Phatthalung province in southern Thailand. It features sago pearls (sakoo) cooked with minced […]
The Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM)
The quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) is a sensitive analytical technique used for measuring mass changes at the nanogram level. It is based on the principle […]
Mass Spectrometry – Its Use in Biotechnology
Mass spectrometry (MS) is a powerful analytical technique used to determine the mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) of ions in a sample. It is based on the […]
5 Top Tips To Make Your Pet More Eco-friendly.
Just like us humans pets can have a negative impact on the environment, so how can you make your pet more eco-friendly? Here in the […]
Process Validation in the Biotechnology Industry
Process validation is a critical aspect of ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of biotechnological products in the biotechnology industry. It is a systematic and […]
Lactobacillus plantarum as a Versatile Probiotic Microorganism
Lactobacillus plantarum is a prominent species within the genus Lactobacillus, a group of bacteria known for their lactic acid production and their beneficial roles in […]
Hydrophobic Chromatography
Hydrophobic chromatography or Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography (HIC) is a separation method that relies on the hydrophobicity of the adsorbent to bind proteins which are then […]
Extracellular Vesicles and Exosomes
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are emerging as promising new biological drug modalities. They are starting to supersede other touted technologies with considerable heft in the biotechnology […]
LED Light Therapy For Skin – Does It Work?
The age of the facial gadget is well and truly here, and LED light therapy devices are at the head of the pack. Madonna, Victoria […]
Enhancing Lubrication Performance: EP/AW Additives in Greases
Effective lubrication is essential for machinery and equipment to operate efficiently and with minimal wear. Greases, a combination of base oils and additives, are widely […]
If You Are Serious About Home Cooking – Grow Your Own Herbs.
Nothing quite beats cooking with home-grown herbs. A collection of aromatic, fresh herbs is a great asset for your kitchen. Having a plentiful supply to […]
Chaperone Proteins
Chaperone proteins, also known as molecular chaperones, play a crucial role in maintaining cellular homeostasis by assisting in the proper folding of proteins, preventing misfolding […]