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 […]
Biotechnology
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 […]
The glutamine synthetase (GS) expression system
The glutamine synthetase (GS) expression system is one of the most widely used and industrially proven platforms for the development of Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) […]
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 […]
Fermentation Control: AI And ML In Device Control
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have become increasingly influential in device control across industrial processes, and fermentation is one of the domains where […]
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 […]
Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB)
RDEB is a severe, inherited skin disorder caused by loss-of-function mutations in the COL7A1 gene, which encodes type VII collagen, a structural protein that forms […]
Fermentation Control: Using AI and ML In Deviation Detection
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have become central tools for deviation detection in modern fermentation processes, particularly as industrial biotechnology has shifted toward […]