Plasmids – Essential In Biotechnology
Plasmids are one of the most important factors in the success of biotechnology. The word plasmid was introduced by Joshua Lederberg in 1952 as the […]
Biochemical Engineering
The Bacterium: Streptomyces coelicolor
Streptomyces coelicolor is a bacterium belonging to the genus Streptomyces, which is known for its ability to produce a wide range of secondary metabolites, including […]
The Process of Cell Line Development
Cell line development is a process by which the cellular machinery is used to manufacture therapeutic biologics and other proteins of interest. Introduction Tissue from […]
The Role of Post-Translational Modification in Protein Expression
Post-translational modification (PTMs) refers to a host of chemical modifications that occur on proteins after they have been synthesized from the ribosome. These modifications play […]
Mammalian Cell Expression – Why Is It So Useful in Biotechnology?
Mammalian cell expression refers to the process of introducing and expressing foreign genes or proteins in mammalian cells. Mammalian cells, such as human embryonic kidney […]
The Manufacture of L-Tryptophan using Microbial Fermentation
The manufacture of L-tryptophan, an essential amino acid, using microbial fermentation involves the utilization of microorganisms to produce and accumulate L-tryptophan through metabolic pathways and […]
Using Microbial Fermentation to Produce Pyruvate
Microbial fermentation is a metabolic process employed by microorganisms to convert organic compounds into simpler molecules, such as pyruvate. Pyruvate is a key intermediate in […]
Design For Different Types Of Fermentation
When we think about fermentation design we are considering what the properties are that makes for the ideal fermenter. Fermentation is primarily about supporting growth of […]
What is the unfolded protein response (UPR) in biological cells?
The unfolded protein response (UPR) is a cellular stress response mechanism that is activated when the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a cell is overwhelmed by […]
Size-Exclusion Chromatography
Size-exclusion chromatography (SEC), also known as gel filtration chromatography, is a widely used analytical technique in the field of biochemistry, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sciences. It […]
Why Rhodotorula toruloides is the Next Bio-oil Producing Microorganism
Rhodotorula toruloides is a yeast species that has gained increasing attention as a bio-oil producing microorganism in recent years. Bio-oil, also known as pyrolysis oil […]
Bacteriolytic Enzymes Are Promising Alternatives to Antibiotics
Bacteriolytic enzymes, such as lysostaphin, have been proposed as potential alternatives to antibiotics for the treatment of bacterial infections. These enzymes work by breaking down […]
Nanofiltration In Bioprocessing
Nanofiltration (NF) is a membrane separation technology that is used extensively in biochemical engineering for the separation, purification, and concentration of biomolecules and other compounds. […]
Costing For Precision Fermentation
Costing the engineering of microbes especially for what is now called precision fermentation is a topic of considerable interest to anyone embarking on defined protein […]
The Antimicrobial Peptides of the Bacillus Species
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) produced by Bacillus species are a fascinating and diverse group of molecules that have garnered significant attention in the fields of microbiology, […]
How does Sensitivity Analysis work in Bioprocess Engineering?
Sensitivity analysis is a powerful tool used in bioprocess engineering to evaluate the sensitivity of a bioprocess model to changes in input parameters. It helps […]
Antimicrobial Peptides
Antimicrobial peptides are viewed as the latest weapon against bacteria especially in preserving food as well as possibly having extensive clinical benefits in fighting bacterial […]
What do Food Processing Enzymes Offer?
Food quality and nutrition offer plenty of commercial opportunities for the producer of food processing enzymes simply because these proteins are ubiquitous, wide-ranging in scope […]
The Kinetics of Cell Growth and Production in Fermentation
The kinetics of cell growth and generation of products is one of the important features of monitoring a fermentation and helps to explain the functioning […]
The ABE Fermentation
The ABE fermentation is an acronym for acetone-butanol-ethanol fermentation. This particular fermentation is extremely well studied and was one of the first to be examined […]