What are Scaffold Proteins?
Scaffold proteins are a class of proteins that play a crucial role in organizing and regulating cellular processes by providing a structural framework for protein-protein […]
Biochemistry
Kaempferol
Kaempferol (3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one) is an important natural flavonol. It is one of those compounds in the family of flavonoids which is sourced from fruits and vegetables […]
The Yeast Mevalonate Pathway (MVA) Is A Key Hub of Isoprenoid Biosynthesis
The mevalonate pathway, also known as the MVA pathway, is a fundamental metabolic route that plays a central role in the biosynthesis of isoprenoids. Isoprenoids […]
Acetylcholine: A Key Player in Pharmacology
Acetylcholine (ACh) is a neurotransmitter that plays a fundamental role in the nervous system, influencing a wide array of physiological processes. Its significance extends beyond […]
What Do We Know About Stem Cells?
Stem cells are extremely special in biology. They are characterized by having an ability to divide indefinitely and they can give rise to specialized cells […]
G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) – Unveiling Cellular Signaling Orchestrators
G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), often referred to as seven-transmembrane receptors due to their characteristic structure, constitute one of the largest and most diverse families of […]
Amelogenin: Unraveling the Mysteries of Dental Enamel Formation
Dental enamel, the outermost layer of the tooth, is a remarkable tissue that plays a crucial role in protecting teeth from various external factors, such […]
Peptidoglycan
Peptidoglycan is the essential cell wall material found mostly in Gram-positive bacteria. It is a linear glycan (carbohydrate) backbone cross-linked by peptide stems. This material […]
Synthesis of Proteins: Translation of mRNA in Eukaryotes
Messenger RNA (mRNA) translation in eukaryotes is a complex process that occurs in the cytoplasm and involves several stages and molecular components. Transcription and mRNA […]
The Differences between mRNA and tRNA
mRNA (messenger RNA) and tRNA (transfer RNA) are two types of RNA molecules involved in different stages of protein synthesis. Here are the key differences […]
What Is Inflammation?
Inflammation is the intricate physiological process underlying the body’s defence mechanism against foreign substances like toxins and infectious agents such as microbes, and the repair […]
The Chemistry of Myoglobin
Myoglobin is a protein found in muscle tissues of animals, including humans and poultry like chicken. It plays a crucial role in facilitating oxygen transport […]
N-Acetyltyrosine – Recent Research Into Mood
N-acetyltyrosine is a non-essential amino acid found in chicken, soy products and nuts which is synthesised from phenylalanine. A few studies using healthy volunteers, as well as […]
The Pribnow Box in Biotechnology
The Pribnow box, also known as the -10 element, is a DNA sequence that plays a crucial role in the initiation of transcription in prokaryotes. […]
Stable Foams
Foams are fascinating food structures which appear in all aspects of the culinary arts. They are critical features of beer heads, meringues, coffee crema, angel […]
The Role of RNA Polymerase
RNA polymerase is an enzyme responsible for synthesizing RNA molecules from a DNA template during the process of transcription. It plays a crucial role in […]
The Complex Flavour Of Cucumbers
Cucumbers are complex in their flavour. The flavour of this fruit is characterised by just 30 volatile compounds. All these volatiles are either six-carbon or […]
Bacterial Conjugation: A Molecular Tango of Genetic Exchange
Bacterial conjugation is a fascinating and intricate process that allows bacteria to transfer genetic material between individual cells, facilitating the exchange of valuable traits such […]
What Is DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)?
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) is a molecule which is fundamental to life. For a start it is the code that determines the structure and nature of […]
What Are The Roles Of DNA Polymerases?
DNA replication is one of the key fundamental processes of biology. It is the way cells are able to replicate their coding. The DNA polymerases […]