The Cell As A Mini Factory
I’m always fascinated by how we have fashioned cells into small factories. They produce a great range of products from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals. […]
Biochemical Engineering
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Getting The Most Out Of Transfection
Transfection is the process of introducing foreign nucleic acids, such as DNA, RNA, or oligonucleotides, into cells. This technique is widely used in molecular biology, […]
Why Nanoemulsions Are Important
Nanoemulsions are a type of emulsion that consist of tiny droplets of one liquid dispersed within another liquid, typically with a droplet size range of […]
What are the challenges in the production and analysis of AAV vectors?
Adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) are small, non-enveloped viruses that belong to the family Parvoviridae. They are named “adeno-associated” because they were originally discovered as contaminants in […]
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CRISPR-Cas-9: a Revolution in Genetic Engineering
Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, commonly known as CRISPR, has emerged as a revolutionary technology in the field of genetic engineering, holding the promise […]
The Perfusion Cell Bioreactor
A perfusion cell culture process is a specialized technique used in biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries for the continuous cultivation of cells. In contrast to traditional […]
The Great Multidisciplinary Field of Biothermodynamics
Biothermodynamics is a multidisciplinary field that lies at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and physics, focusing on the thermodynamic principles governing the behavior of biological […]
Xyloglucanase: An Enzyme with Versatile Applications in Biotechnology
Enzymes play a pivotal role in various biological processes and have become essential tools in biotechnological applications. Xyloglucanase, a type of enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis […]
The Promise of Bispecific Antibodies
Bispecific antibodies (bsAbs) represent a promising class of biopharmaceuticals that have gained significant attention in the field of medicine and immunotherapy. These innovative molecules are […]
How do we create transgenic plants?
Transgenic plants are created through a complex process that involves the introduction of foreign genes into a plant’s genome. This genetic modification allows the plant […]
Brewing Series: The Art of the Beer Brewing Process
Beer brewing is a fascinating and intricate process that transforms basic ingredients into the beloved beverage enjoyed by millions worldwide. This ancient art combines science, […]
The Production and Fermentation of Cellubiose
Cellubiose is a disaccharide, meaning it is composed of two simple sugar molecules (monosaccharides) linked together. Specifically, cellubiose is made up of two glucose molecules […]
The Six Principles of Green Extraction
Green extraction refers to the development of environmentally friendly and sustainable methods for extracting natural compounds from various sources, such as plants, herbs, fruits, and […]
Cold Pressing To Produce Essential Oils
Cold pressing, also known as expression or mechanical pressing, is a traditional method used to produce essential oils from various plant materials. Unlike solvent extraction […]
Solvent Extraction of Essential Oils
Solvent extraction is one of the most common and widely used methods for obtaining essential oils from various plant materials. This technique involves the use […]
The Value of Hydrodistillation
Hydrodistillation, also known as water distillation is a form of steam distillation. It is a widely used method for extracting essential oils from aromatic plants […]