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Cytomegaloviruses

January 23, 2023 smitsa 0

Cytomegaloviruses (CMVs) are a group of viruses belonging to the Herpesviridae family, known for their ability to establish persistent infections in their hosts. The prototypical […]

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Actin Polymerization

January 20, 2023 smitsa 0

Actin polymerization is a fundamental cellular process that plays a crucial role in various cellular functions, including cell motility, maintenance of cell shape, intracellular transport, […]

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Aptamers

January 6, 2023 smitsa 0

Aptamers, often referred to as “chemical antibodies,” are short, single-stranded DNA or RNA molecules that can bind to specific target molecules with high affinity and […]

Virus or phage. These are vehicles used in gene therapy.

Gene Therapy

January 4, 2023 smitsa 0

Gene therapy is a promising and rapidly evolving field that involves the introduction, alteration, or deletion of genetic material within an individual’s cells to treat […]

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The Many Uses for Bacterial Ghosts

December 8, 2022 smitsa 0

Bacterial ghosts (BGs) are empty cell envelopes or membrane structures derived from bacterial cells after a controlled removal of their cellular content, including the cytoplasm […]

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The Polysporus Genus

December 7, 2022 smitsa 0

The Polysporus genus of fungi represents a diverse group with significant biotechnological potential. Fungi, in general, play crucial roles in various ecological processes and have […]

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Inverse PCR (iPCR)

April 20, 2022 smitsa 0

Inverse PCR (iPCR) is a variation of the traditional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) that allows for the amplification of DNA fragments for which the sequence […]

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Death Receptor Signaling

March 8, 2022 smitsa 0

The Death Receptor Signaling pathway is a fundamental mechanism in cellular biology, governing programmed cell death or apoptosis. This pathway is pivotal for regulating tissue […]

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ICH Q13

February 1, 2022 smitsa 0

ICH Q13 is a guideline that provides principles and approaches for lifecycle management of analytical procedures used in the biotechnology industry. It focuses on improving […]

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Universal Stress Proteins

January 17, 2022 smitsa 0

Universal Stress Proteins (USPs) represent a fascinating and evolutionarily conserved group of proteins found across a wide range of organisms, from bacteria to humans. These […]

DNA. Nucleic acid purification. Okazaki fragments. PCR (digital PCR [dPCR], multiplex digital PCR, qPCR), DNA Repair

The Use of PCR in Biotechnology

December 20, 2021 smitsa 0

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a revolutionary molecular biology technique that has become a cornerstone in various scientific disciplines. Developed by Kary Mullis in 1983, […]

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Paecilomyces japonica

December 7, 2021 smitsa 0

Paecilomyces japonica, a fungus with a significant impact on the field of mycology and biomedicine, has drawn attention for its diverse range of medicinal compounds. […]