Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP): The Molecular Energy Currency of Cells
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is often referred to as the “energy currency” of the cell. This is because ATP functions as a central molecule for storing […]
Biochemistry
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 […]
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What Are Okazaki Fragments And Why Are They Necessary?
Okazaki fragments are short sequences of DNA nucleotides that are synthesized discontinuously. They are formed during the process of duplication of DNA. The other strand […]
The Role of 5′-Capping
5′-capping, also known as mRNA capping, is a post-transcriptional modification that occurs in the early stages of mRNA processing in eukaryotic cells. It involves the […]
Gaucher’s Disease
Gaucher’s disease is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the deficiency or malfunction of an enzyme called glucocerebrosidase (GBA). This enzyme is responsible for breaking […]
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Inborn errors of metabolism, also known as inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) or congenital metabolic disorders, are a group of genetic disorders that affect the […]
Crossing Over in Genetics
Crossing over, also known as recombination, is a genetic process that occurs during meiosis, specifically in prophase I of meiosis I. It involves the exchange […]
Chromosomes
Chromosomes are structures found in the nucleus of cells that carry genetic information in the form of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The chemical composition of a […]
Fluorescence Spectroscopy Is Great For Biophysical Research
Fluorescence spectroscopy has long occupied a central position in the toolkit of biophysical research. Its capacity to reveal information about molecular structure, interactions, and dynamics […]
The Use of Baby Hamster Kidney Cells (BHK) in Biotechnology?
BHK-21 refers to a cell line derived from the kidney cells of the baby hamster (Mesocricetus auratus). BHK-21 stands for Baby Hamster Kidney-21. It is […]
Photodetection in Rod Cells and the Mechanisms of Light Signalling and Adaptation
Vision is the dominant sense for many animals, and its molecular foundations have fascinated biologists, chemists, and physicists alike. The vertebrate retina provides an especially […]
Ion-Exchange Chromatography
Ion-exchange chromatography involves the separation of molecules such as proteins based on their charge profile. It is often defined by process engineering texts as the […]
Ciliates and the Violation of the Nuclear–DNA Paradigm
The central dogma of molecular biology and the accompanying paradigm of nuclear genetics have long shaped our understanding of heredity and cellular function. In broad […]