BEAT Monoclonal Antibodies
A BEAT (Bispecific Engagement by Antibodies based on the T-cell receptor) monoclonal antibody is a type of bispecific antibody that is designed to engage two […]
Biotechnology
β-defensins
Human β-defensins are a prominent family of small, cationic peptides that play a central role in innate immunity, particularly at epithelial surfaces. They are part […]
What is RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)?
RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a molecule essential to many biological processes, acting primarily as a messenger and functional molecule in cells. While it shares some […]
What is Non-Coding RNA (ncRNA)?
Non-coding RNA (ncRNA) refers to RNA molecules that are transcribed from DNA but do not encode proteins. Instead, they perform a variety of regulatory, structural, […]
Getting To Grips With Cryopreservation In The Food And Biotechnology Industry
Cryopreservation refers to the process of preserving biological materials at extremely low temperatures to halt all biochemical processes, including metabolism and enzymatic activity. It plays […]
Rhizobium meliloti (Sinorhizobium meliloti)
Sinorhizobium meliloti (now more commonly known as Rhizobium meliloti following taxonomic revisions) is a species of Gram-negative, nitrogen-fixing bacterium that forms a symbiotic relationship with […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Its Role In Biotechnology And Biochemical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think, learn, and make decisions in a way that […]
Pseudomonas denitrificans
Pseudomonas denitrificans is a species of bacterium that belongs to the genus Pseudomonas, a group of Gram-negative, aerobic bacteria known for their versatility in metabolism […]
The Bacteria: Bacillus megaterium
Bacillus megaterium is a species of Gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacterium. It is part of the Bacillus genus, which includes a number of bacteria known for […]
Natural Antifreeze Phenomena in Biological Cells
Natural antifreeze mechanisms in biological cells enable certain organisms to survive and thrive in extremely low-temperature environments. These adaptations are particularly crucial in polar and […]
Intuence: What Is It?
Intuence is a next-generation data-analysis platform designed to accelerate insights by leveraging advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). It is tailored to facilitate the […]
The weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) model
Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis (WGCNA) is a widely used method for analyzing the relationships between genes based on their expression profiles. It is particularly […]
Spider Silk Proteins Through Precision Fermentation
Spider silk proteins are truly fascinating, and they represent a cutting-edge development in biomaterials and sustainability. Here’s everything you need to know about them: What […]
Microbial Imaging And Isolation Platforms
Microbial imaging and isolation platforms are enabling a new wave of innovation across several industries where understanding, tracking, or harnessing microbial communities can yield direct […]
BCMA-directed CAR-T therapy
Long-term cytopenias after BCMA-directed CAR-T therapy in multiple myeloma (MM) are a clinically significant complication that can limit treatment durability and increase the risk of […]
Continuous Bioprocessing in the Biotechnology Industry
Continuous bioprocessing, a production approach where the input materials are fed into a bioreactor continuously and the product is harvested without stopping the process, now […]
What Are Small Nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs)
Small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) are a class of small RNA molecules found primarily within the nucleolus of eukaryotic cells. They play crucial roles in the […]
Allosterism in Enzymes: Mechanism, Significance, and Applications in Biotechnology
Enzymes are biological catalysts that accelerate chemical reactions essential to life. Among the many regulatory mechanisms controlling enzyme activity, allosterism—the modulation of enzyme function through […]
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 […]
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. […]