Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS)
A Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) is a research approach used to identify genetic variants associated with specific traits or diseases across the entire genome. GWAS […]
Genetic Engineering
The Use of Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells
For many years now the leading cell system for producing human proteins with therapeutic use has been Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells. Their use is […]
The Application of Recombinant DNA Technology
Recombinant DNA technology is one of the pillars of modern biotechnology because it is a method by which a living organism or parts of it […]
What Are QTL Studies?
Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) studies are a type of genetic research used to identify and map regions of the genome that are associated with variation […]
The 16S rRNA Gene For Phylogenetic Classification
There is a piece of RNA called the 16S ribosomal RNA (16S rRNA) which has been a vital tool in genetics, especially in the subject […]
What Is Golden Rice?
Golden Rice is one of the first varieties of rice (Oryza sativa) to be manufactured using genetic engineering or synthetic biology techniques. Using recombinant DNA […]
What Is Synthetic Biology?
Synthetic biology is perhaps the newest of biology disciplines which has come on the heels of bioinformatics. It is a mixture of biochemical engineering, genetic […]
What is Bioinformatics and its Role in Biotechnology?
Bioinformatics is a relatively new field in life sciences which combines the power of computing science with molecular biology, chemistry and genetics, and other disciplines […]
Genetically Modified Tomatoes Appear To Stave Off Insect Damage
Genetically modified produce often causes considerable angst for all those interested in the environment but ensuring we maximise our food produce and avoid waste is […]
What Is Marker-Assisted Breeding?
Marker-assisted breeding or marker-assisted selection may be a new term for those of us outside the food and drink industry but it has enormous bearing […]
Human Embryonic Kidney Cells
Human embryonic kidney (HEK) cells are a cell line derived from the kidney tissue of an early-stage human embryo. These cells are widely used in […]