Anaerobic Digestion
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a large-scale industrial processing method of using organic substrates and feedstocks to mainly produce methane. Methane is a useful renewable energy […]
Biochemical Engineering
ELISA – The Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
The ELISA or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay is a quantitative immunological procedure where the interaction of an antibody with an antigen is monitored using an enzyme […]
The Use of Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells
For many years now the leading cell system for producing human proteins with therapeutic use has been Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells. Their use is […]
DNA Sequencing: Sanger’s Method
DNA Sequencing is one of the cornerstone technologies of biotechnology and bioprocessing. It is the method of working out the sequence of DNA with a […]
The Application of Recombinant DNA Technology
Recombinant DNA technology is one of the pillars of modern biotechnology because it is a method by which a living organism or parts of it […]
Biodiesel Production
As fuel costs rise, novel alternatives are continually being sought to replace traditional crude oil and petrodiesel. Biodiesel is the promising alternative because it is […]
Steam Distillation of Essential Oils
Steam distillation is a widely used technique for extracting essential oils from various aromatic plant materials. It is a gentle and efficient process that preserves […]
The Penicillum Molds
Penicillium molds are a diverse group of filamentous fungi belonging to the genus Penicillium. They are widely distributed in various environments, including soil, decaying matter, […]
The Bacteria: Clostridium acetobutylicum
Clostridium acetobutylicum is a well-studied, anaerobic, Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium known for its industrial importance in biofuel and solvent production. It played a major historical role […]
The Role of Fermentation Media
Fermentation media, also known as culture media or growth media, play a crucial role in microbial fermentations. They provide essential nutrients and conditions necessary for […]
The Manufacture of Taxol
Taxol, also known as paclitaxel, is a complex natural product derived from the bark of the Pacific yew tree (Taxus brevifolia) and other related yew […]
Ammonium Sulphate Precipitation in Peptide Purification.
Ammonium sulfate precipitation is a widely used technique for the purification of proteins and peptides. This method exploits the differential solubility of proteins and peptides […]
The lac Operon in E. coli
The lac operon in Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a well-known example of an inducible operon. Operons are functional units of DNA that consist of […]
What is a Non-Replicative Plasmid?
A non-replicative plasmid, also known as a non-replicating plasmid or a non-replicating vector, is a type of plasmid that lacks the ability to replicate autonomously […]
Monitoring and Controlling Glycosylation in Mammalian Cell Bioprocesses
Monitoring and controlling glycosylation in mammalian cell bioprocesses is crucial for the production of biopharmaceuticals with desired glycan profiles and consistent product quality. Glycosylation refers […]
The Sequence Alignment Methods Used in Bioinformatics
In bioinformatics, there are several sequence alignment methods used to compare and align biological sequences, such as DNA, RNA, and protein sequences. Here are seven […]
Insulin Manufacture Using Gene Technology
Insulin is a vital hormone for regulating blood glucose levels. It is critical for those with Type-1 diabetes because they do not produce the hormone. […]
Genome-Scale Flux Models
Genome-scale flux models, also known as genome-scale metabolic models (GEMs) or genome-scale metabolic reconstructions, are computational representations of an organism’s metabolism at the genome scale. […]
Alginates for Gel Immobilization, Encapsulation and Scaffolds
One of the universal carbohydrate polymers used for cell immobilization is calcium alginate. This polyelectrolyte and hydrocolloid is extracted from seaweed. It has become one […]
Design of Experiments (DOE): Unlocking Insights for Optimal Decision-Making
Design of Experiments (DOE) is a systematic and efficient methodology used to plan, conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments or tests aimed at optimizing processes, products, […]