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Streptomyces fradiae

June 22, 2012 smitsa 0

Streptomyces fradiae is a species of filamentous bacteria that belongs to the genus Streptomyces. It is notable for its ability to produce the antibiotic tylosin, […]

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The Nucleosome

June 14, 2012 smitsa 0

The nucleosome is the basic structural unit of chromatin, which is the complex of DNA and proteins that make up the chromosomes in eukaryotic cells. […]

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Crossing Over in Genetics

June 14, 2011 smitsa 0

Crossing over, also known as recombination, is a genetic process that occurs during meiosis, specifically in prophase I of meiosis I. It involves the exchange […]

water from a tap. Purified using ion-exchange chromatography

Ion-Exchange Chromatography

January 21, 2011 smitsa 0

Ion-exchange chromatography involves the separation of molecules such as proteins based on their charge profile. It is often defined by process engineering texts as the […]

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What is a Batch Culture?

August 1, 2010 smitsa 0

A batch culture is a culturing system for growing microbes and producing microbial products by fermentation. It is a closed system meaning that the fermentation […]

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Sex Determination in Genetics

June 14, 2010 smitsa 0

Sex determination refers to the process by which an individual’s biological sex, either male or female, is determined. The mechanisms of sex determination can vary […]

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Membrane Chromatography

October 3, 2009 smitsa 0

Some researchers contend membrane chromatography might be the next technology to supersede fixed-bed methods and conventional resin- or particulate-based methods. The reason is primarily based […]

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Reverse Translation

June 16, 2009 smitsa 0

Reverse translation, also known as de novo gene synthesis or in silico gene design, is a laboratory technique used to generate DNA sequences based on […]

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Fluidized Bed Reactors

October 28, 2008 smitsa 0

Fluidized bed reactors (FBRs) are widely used in the chemical and petrochemical industries for gas-solid, liquid-solid, and gas-liquid-solid reactions. The technology has been in use […]