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 […]
Biotechnology
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Peptides From Protein Hydrolysates
Bioactive peptides have many functional benefits and some of them are proving to be extremely useful as food and pet food ingredients as well as […]
Psuedogenes
Processed pseudogenes are nonfunctional copies of genes that arise from reverse transcription and integration of mRNA transcripts back into the genome. Unlike typical gene duplications, […]
What are the challenges in the production and analysis of AAV vectors?
Adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) are small, non-enveloped viruses that belong to the family Parvoviridae. They are named “adeno-associated” because they were originally discovered as contaminants in […]
Protein A Affinity Chromatography As A Versatile Tool in Protein Purification
Protein purification is a fundamental step in biochemical research, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical development, enabling the isolation of specific proteins from complex mixtures. Among the myriad […]
Vascular Tissue Engineering: Bridging Gaps in Cardiovascular Medicine
Vascular tissue engineering has emerged as a promising field within regenerative medicine, aiming to address the challenges associated with cardiovascular diseases and organ transplantation. The […]
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CRISPR-Cas-9: a Revolution in Genetic Engineering
Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, commonly known as CRISPR, has emerged as a revolutionary technology in the field of genetic engineering, holding the promise […]
Nocardia: Unveiling the Fascinating World of Actinomycetes
The genus Nocardia is a group of bacteria that belongs to the Actinobacteria phylum, encompassing a diverse array of species with unique characteristics and ecological […]
Baculoviruses in Biotechnology
Baculoviruses, a family of large DNA viruses primarily infecting insects, have emerged as valuable tools in biotechnology with diverse applications. Among these, the Autographa californica […]
The Promise of Bispecific Antibodies
Bispecific antibodies (bsAbs) represent a promising class of biopharmaceuticals that have gained significant attention in the field of medicine and immunotherapy. These innovative molecules are […]
Decoding Protein Function: Genetic Active Site Search (GASS) as a Tool for Identifying Binding Sites
Understanding the function of proteins is paramount in elucidating biological processes and developing targeted therapeutics. An essential aspect of protein function is the identification of […]
The Production of Cordycepin
Cordycepin is a natural compound produced by certain fungi, including species of the Cordyceps genus. The traditional method of obtaining cordycepin involves the fermentation of […]