egg white that contains ovalbumin

The Properties Of Ovalbumin

April 19, 2025 smitsa 0

Ovalbumin is a fascinating and important protein, especially in the context of biology, food science, and biotechnology. It’s the main protein found in egg white […]

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How Penicillin is Made

March 12, 2025 smitsa 1

Penicillin is a group of extremely valuable antibiotics which remain commercially important to this day. They are produced by the Penicillium moulds. The main organism […]

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Protein Refolding

August 29, 2024 smitsa 0

Protein refolding refers to the process of restoring the three-dimensional shape of a protein that has been unfolded or denatured. Proteins are large molecules that […]

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The Cell As A Mini Factory

July 8, 2024 smitsa 0

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. […]

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Creating Synthetic mRNA

June 10, 2024 smitsa 0

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 […]

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Aspergillus parasiticus

May 22, 2024 smitsa 0

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 […]