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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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All Power To The Replicon

June 11, 2022 smitsa 0

In genetic engineering, the term “replicon” refers to a segment of DNA that contains all the necessary elements required for its own replication within a […]

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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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Microbioreactors (MBRs)

February 14, 2022 smitsa 0

Microbioreactors (MBRs) are miniaturized bioreactors designed for small-scale bioprocessing, cell culture, and microbial fermentation. They integrate essential bioreactor functions—such as mixing, aeration, pH and temperature […]

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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, DNA Replication in Eukaryotes, DNA replication in prokaryotes, DNA barcoding

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. […]

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Introduction to Peptidomics

November 26, 2021 smitsa 0

Peptidomics is the large-scale study of endogenous peptides within biological systems. This field focuses on identifying, characterizing, and quantifying peptides (typically 2–50 amino acids long) […]