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. […]
Biotechnology
What is ultra-large virtual screening?
Ultra-large virtual screening refers to the use of computational techniques to rapidly evaluate a vast number of compounds or molecules to identify potential candidates for […]
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 […]
Using serverless data portals for making data FAIR
Using serverless data portals to make data FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) involves leveraging serverless computing technologies to create data infrastructure that supports the […]
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 […]
What is The Globus Platform?
The Globus Platform is a cloud-based data management and collaboration platform designed to facilitate secure, efficient, and scalable sharing, access, and management of large-scale data. […]
Human Reference Atlas Knowledge Graph (HRA-KG)
The Human Reference Atlas Knowledge Graph (HRA-KG) is a specialized knowledge graph designed to integrate vast amounts of biological, clinical, and molecular data about human […]
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, […]
Knowledge Graphs: What On Earth Are They About?
A knowledge graph is a structured representation of information that maps out relationships between concepts, entities, and data points in a way that’s easily interpretable […]
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 […]