What is RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)?
RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a molecule essential to many biological processes, acting primarily as a messenger and functional molecule in cells. While it shares some […]
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What is Non-Coding RNA (ncRNA)?
Non-coding RNA (ncRNA) refers to RNA molecules that are transcribed from DNA but do not encode proteins. Instead, they perform a variety of regulatory, structural, […]
Getting To Grips With Cryopreservation In The Biotechnology Industry
Cryopreservation refers to the process of preserving biological materials at extremely low temperatures to halt all biochemical processes, including metabolism and enzymatic activity. It plays […]
Rhizobium meliloti (Sinorhizobium meliloti)
Sinorhizobium meliloti (now more commonly known as Rhizobium meliloti following taxonomic revisions) is a species of Gram-negative, nitrogen-fixing bacterium that forms a symbiotic relationship with […]
Pseudomonas denitrificans
Pseudomonas denitrificans is a species of bacterium that belongs to the genus Pseudomonas, a group of Gram-negative, aerobic bacteria known for their versatility in metabolism […]
Bacillus megaterium
Bacillus megaterium is a species of Gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacterium. It is part of the Bacillus genus, which includes a number of bacteria known for […]
Natural Antifreeze Phenomena in Biological Cells
Natural antifreeze mechanisms in biological cells enable certain organisms to survive and thrive in extremely low-temperature environments. These adaptations are particularly crucial in polar and […]
Continuous Bioprocessing in the Biotechnology Industry
Continuous bioprocessing, a production approach where the input materials are fed into a bioreactor continuously and the product is harvested without stopping the process, now […]
What Are Small Nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs)
Small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) are a class of small RNA molecules found primarily within the nucleolus of eukaryotic cells. They play crucial roles in the […]
Exploiting Synthetic sRNAs (Small RNAs)
Synthetic small RNA (sRNA) refers to artificially designed and synthesized small RNA molecules that are engineered to regulate gene expression in various organisms. These sRNAs […]
The Cell As A Mini Factory
I’m always fascinated by how we have fashioned cells into small factories. They produce a great range of products from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals. […]
Creating Synthetic mRNA
Synthetic mRNA has so many uses now in biotechnology. It is one of the great genetic engineering tools available now that can transform a static […]
Erythromycin
Erythromycin is a broad spectrum macrolide antibiotic that has been widely used to treat various bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-positive bacteria and some […]
Bacteriophages
Bacteriophages, often referred to as phages, are viruses that specifically infect and replicate within bacteria. The term “bacteriophage” originates from the Greek words “bakterion,” meaning […]
Gene Duplication
Gene duplication is a significant evolutionary event where a segment of DNA, including one or more genes, is copied and inserted into the genome. This […]
ITS2/18S sequencing for fungi and yeast
ITS2 and 18S rRNA sequencing are key molecular techniques used for identifying and classifying fungi and yeast. Both are DNA-based methods that involve sequencing specific […]
Polyketide Synthesis
Polyketide synthesis is a fascinating process, mainly occurring in microorganisms like bacteria and fungi, which produces a diverse group of secondary metabolites known as polyketides. […]
A Detailed Overview On Countercurrent Solvent Extraction Technology
Countercurrent solvent extraction (CCSE) is a widely used technique in chemical and biochemical processes for the separation and purification of compounds from complex mixtures. It […]
Getting The Most Out Of Transfection
Transfection is the process of introducing foreign nucleic acids, such as DNA, RNA, or oligonucleotides, into cells. This technique is widely used in molecular biology, […]
Why is Indium so Important for the Biotechnology Industry>
Indium plays a significant role in the biotechnology industry, particularly in areas such as medical imaging, diagnostics, and targeted therapy. The uses of this element […]