What is Hydroxyapatite?
Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a naturally occurring mineral form of calcium apatite, which is the main inorganic component of bone and teeth. It is a crystalline […]
Biochemical Engineering
Achieving Stable Gene Amplification
Generating stable gene amplification in a chromosome typically involves the introduction of specific genetic elements or manipulation of the chromosome to promote increased copy numbers […]
What is Citric Acid And How is It Made?
Citric acid (C6H8O7) is a six-carbon tricarboxylic acid which is also known as 2-hydroxy-1,2,3 – propane tricarboxylic acid. It was first isolated from lemon juice […]
What is Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)?
Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) is a sophisticated optical measurement technique used in fluid mechanics to visualize and quantify the velocity field of a fluid flow. […]
Machine Learning in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Machine learning (ML) has emerged as a powerful tool in chemical and biochemical engineering, revolutionizing various aspects of research, development, and industrial processes. By leveraging […]
The Fermentation of Amycolatopsis mediterranei
Amycolatopsis mediterranei is a bacterium known for its ability to produce rifamycin B, an important antibiotic used in the treatment of tuberculosis and other bacterial […]
What is Bioinformatics and its Role in Biotechnology?
Bioinformatics is a relatively new field in life sciences which combines the power of computing science with molecular biology, chemistry and genetics, and other disciplines […]
Bioreactor Design and Scale-Up
Bioreactor design is quite a discipline and forms the main topic of interest for anyone involved in producing biomass and products such as antibiotics to […]
The Value of BLAST in Bioinformatics
BLAST (Basic Local Alignment Search Tool) is a widely used bioinformatics tool for sequence similarity searching. It enables researchers to compare a query sequence against […]
Trichosporon oleaginosus and Lipid Production
Trichosporon oleaginosus (used to be called Candida curvata) is an oleaginous yeast known for its robust ability to produce and accumulate lipids. This yeast species […]
The use of Hamster Melanoma Cells in Biotechnology
Hamster melanoma cells, specifically cells derived from the Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus), have been employed in various applications within the field of biotechnology. Here are […]
What are Scaffold Proteins?
Scaffold proteins are a class of proteins that play a crucial role in organizing and regulating cellular processes by providing a structural framework for protein-protein […]
The Physics of Fluid Flows
Fluid flow is a fundamental aspect of physics and engineering, governing the motion of liquids and gases through various mediums. Understanding fluid flow is crucial […]
What Do We Know About Stem Cells?
Stem cells are extremely special in biology. They are characterized by having an ability to divide indefinitely and they can give rise to specialized cells […]
The Chemical Synthesis of Oligonucleotides
Introduction Oligonucleotides, short strands of nucleic acids, are pivotal in various fields including molecular biology, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Industrial-scale synthesis of oligonucleotides has become a […]
Microbial Cell Modelling
Microbial cell modelling is a fascinating subject and one that deserves special attention. Over the years a number of different models have been described to […]
The Use of ppGpp (Alarmone Guanosine Tetraphosphate) in Biotechnology
The alarmone guanosine tetraphosphate, commonly known as ppGpp (or sometimes pppGpp), plays a crucial role in cellular responses to environmental stress and nutrient availability in […]
Synthesis of Proteins: Translation of mRNA in Eukaryotes
Messenger RNA (mRNA) translation in eukaryotes is a complex process that occurs in the cytoplasm and involves several stages and molecular components. Transcription and mRNA […]
How is Transcription Terminated in Prokaryotes?
In prokaryotes, transcription termination is primarily achieved through two mechanisms: intrinsic termination and rho-dependent termination. Intrinsic Termination: Intrinsic termination is the most common mechanism for […]
The Role of FASTA in Bioinformatics
FASTA (Fast Alignment and Search Tool) is a widely used bioinformatics algorithm and format for sequence similarity searching and sequence database indexing. It was developed […]