Methods in Bioreactor Design
Bioreactor design is an important concern and element for the biotechnology and biochemical engineering industry. There are issues with all bioreactors that have to be […]
Biochemical Engineering
Employing Metabolic For The Purposes of Carbon Capture
Carbon capture is a pressing issue as the world struggles to minimise the impact of climate change. A method that has come into the reckoning […]
Mass Spectrometry – Its Use in Biotechnology
Mass spectrometry (MS) is a powerful analytical technique used to determine the mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) of ions in a sample. It is based on the […]
Process Validation in the Biotechnology Industry
Process validation is a critical aspect of ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of biotechnological products in the biotechnology industry. It is a systematic and […]
Lactobacillus plantarum as a Versatile Probiotic Microorganism
Lactobacillus plantarum is a prominent species within the genus Lactobacillus, a group of bacteria known for their lactic acid production and their beneficial roles in […]
Hydrophobic Chromatography
Hydrophobic chromatography or Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography (HIC) is a separation method that relies on the hydrophobicity of the adsorbent to bind proteins which are then […]
Extracellular Vesicles and Exosomes
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are emerging as promising new biological drug modalities. They are starting to supersede other touted technologies with considerable heft in the biotechnology […]
Exploiting Diafiltration And Ultrafiltration
Introduction To Diafiltration and Ultrafiltration Diafiltration is a membrane separation process which often forms part of a series of unit operations in downstream processing. Diafiltration […]
Multicellular Spheroids: A Three-Dimensional Marvel in Cell Culture
Introduction In the realm of cell culture, multicellular spheroids have emerged as a three-dimensional (3D) marvel, offering researchers a closer approximation of in vivo cellular […]
Flocculation
One of the fundamental processes of downstream processing of biomolecules is the separation of insoluble material from soluble material. It is regularly used in wastewater […]
The Fermentation of Clavulanic Acid
The fermentation of clavulanic acid involves the cultivation of the bacterium Streptomyces clavuligerus under controlled conditions to induce the production of this important β-lactamase inhibitor. […]
The Differences Between Global and Focal Alignments in Bioinformatics
Global and local alignments are two types of sequence alignment methods used in bioinformatics. They differ in how they align two sequences and what information […]
The Manufacture of Polyhydroxyalkanoates using Fermentation
The production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) using fermentation involves the use of microorganisms, typically bacteria, to synthesize and accumulate PHA as intracellular granules. PHAs are biodegradable […]
The Manufacture of Glutaric Acid using Fermentation
Glutaric acid, also known as pentanedioic acid, is a widely used chemical for various applications. These include production of polyamides, polyurethanes, glutaric anhydride, 1,5-pentanediol, and […]
The Value of Citrus Pectin Nanoparticles
Citrus pectin nanoparticles are nano-sized particles derived from citrus pectin, a complex polysaccharide found in the cell walls of citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, […]
The Basics of Fermentation Monitoring and Control
Fermentation should proceed without issue if it is controlled and managed properly. A fermentation relies on a microorganism, a bacteria, yeast or plant/animal cell being […]
Stem Cells in Developing Treatments for Human Diseases
When it comes to modeling and developing treatments for human diseases, various types of stem cells are utilized. Their use in biotechnology has been discussed […]
Tylosin: Properties and Manufacture
Tylosin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the macrolide class. It is primarily used in veterinary medicine to treat various bacterial infections in animals, particularly […]
Catabolite Repression
Catabolite repression, also known as glucose repression, is a regulatory mechanism observed in microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, that allows them to prioritize the utilization […]