Bacillus circulans
Bacillus circulans is a species of bacteria belonging to the genus Bacillus. Classification: Kingdom: Bacteria Phylum: Firmicutes Class: Bacilli Order: Bacillales Family: Bacillaceae Genus: Bacillus […]
Biotechnology
Yeasts as Postbiotics
Yeast, long celebrated for its roles in baking, brewing, and fermentation, has gained increasing attention in the field of probiotics due to its unique biological […]
Biotechnological Production of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; 22:6n-3) is a long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) that plays a critical role in human health. It is a structural component […]
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DNA Barcoding
DNA barcoding is a method used to identify species based on a short, standardized segment of their DNA. Essentially, it’s like using a “barcode” of […]
What 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid (3-HP) is and why it matters
3-Hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP; chemical formula C₃H₆O₃) is a three-carbon hydroxycarboxylic acid with a hydroxyl group on C-3 and a terminal carboxyl group. It is a […]
The Eukaryotic Cell Cycle: Stages, DNA Dynamics, and Regulatory Mechanisms
The cell cycle is the fundamental process by which cells grow, duplicate their genetic material, and divide to form two daughter cells. This cycle underpins […]
How Are New Genes Created?
New genes are created through a variety of molecular mechanisms that introduce genetic novelty into genomes over evolutionary time. Here are the main ways new […]
The T4 Bacteriophage- A Model of Molecular Precision
Bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, are among the most abundant biological entities on Earth. Among these, the T4 bacteriophage (commonly referred to as the T4 […]
Halophytic Bacteria and Their Applications in Biotechnology
Introduction Halophytic bacteria, also known as halophiles, are microorganisms that thrive in high-salt environments, often exceeding the salinity of seawater. These extremophiles are typically found […]
Fusion Tags: Benefits And Challenges
FoodWrite talked about affinity tags not so long ago well here we talk about fusion tags which include the family of affinity tags. What Are […]
Polyethyleneimine (PEI) and its use in Biotechnology
Polyethyleneimine (PEI) is a versatile and widely used polymer in the bioprocess and biotechnology industries, primarily due to its polycationic (positively charged) nature, which allows […]
Lipid Nanoparticles
Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are nanoscale delivery vehicles made primarily of lipids that self-assemble into stable particles. They are widely used for delivering nucleic acids like […]
Northern Blotting
Northern blotting is a fundamental molecular biology technique used to detect and quantify specific RNA molecules within a complex mixture of RNA extracted from cells […]
The Production of Recombinant Proteins Using Virus-Free Methods
Recombinant proteins are proteins encoded by recombinant DNA that has been cloned in an expression system allowing gene expression and protein production. These proteins are […]
Lentiviruses and Lentiviral Vectors (LVs): Biology and Applications in Biotechnology and Medicine
Introduction Lentiviruses are a genus of viruses within the family Retroviridae, characterized by their ability to integrate into the host genome and establish persistent infections. […]
What is Perfusion N-1 Culturing?
The N-1 perfusion method is a bioprocessing technique used in upstream biomanufacturing, particularly in the production of therapeutic proteins such as monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in […]
Cell-Free Protein Synthesis (CFPS): A Biotechnology Method for Protein Production
Introduction Cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS) represents a groundbreaking biotechnology platform for producing proteins without the need for living cells. Unlike traditional in vivo protein expression […]
Bacillus coagulans: A Versatile Probiotic Bacterium
Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming, lactic acid-producing bacterium that has gained considerable attention in the fields of microbiology, nutrition, and therapeutics. Though often grouped with […]
Ageing Mechanisms In Yeasts
To understand the mechanisms of ageing in Saccharomyces cerevisiae (budding yeast), a variety of experimental and computational approaches can be used, targeting the two main […]
Southern Blotting – Principles, Methodology, and Applications
Southern blotting is a molecular biology technique developed by Edwin Southern in 1975, designed to detect specific DNA sequences within a complex mixture of DNA. […]