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The Ti Plasmid

October 30, 2021 smitsa 2

The Ti plasmid, short for “Tumor-inducing plasmid,” is a remarkable genetic element that plays a significant role in the study of plant-microbe interactions, genetic engineering, […]

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Exendin-4: Overview

October 26, 2021 smitsa 0

Exendin-4 is a 39-amino acid peptide originally derived from the saliva of the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum). It is an incretin mimetic that acts as […]

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Spent Coffee Grounds

September 25, 2021 smitsa 0

Spent coffee grounds (SCGs), the residue left after brewing coffee, are often discarded as waste. However, they have gained attention as a valuable resource due […]

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Vectorette PCR

September 20, 2021 smitsa 0

Vectorette PCR, a modified form of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), is a technique used for the amplification of DNA fragments adjacent to known sequences. This […]

Corn cobs. Feedstcok for the dry milling of corn.

The Wet-Milling Of Corn

August 14, 2021 smitsa 2

Introduction The wet-milling of corn is a carefully controlled process. It relies on breaking corn kernels into their constituent parts which are corn oil, corn […]

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The Air Lift Fermenter

July 26, 2021 smitsa 0

The air-lift fermenter is a type of bioreactor used in the fermentation process to cultivate microorganisms under aerobic conditions. It operates based on the principle […]

Lupins, a good source of storage proteins - legumins

Legumins

July 19, 2021 smitsa 0

One of the main causes of food allergy is due to the presence of proteins called legumins. These are the major seed storage proteins of […]

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The Applications of Silver Nanoparticles

July 19, 2021 smitsa 0

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have a wide range of applications due to their unique properties, including their antimicrobial activity, electrical conductivity, optical properties, and catalytic potential. […]

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Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

July 19, 2021 smitsa 0

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have gained significant attention in various fields due to their unique properties and potential applications. There are several methods for […]

What cultured meat is emulating: a steak.

The Future of Cultured Meat

July 12, 2021 smitsa 0

Cultured meat is one of the latest innovative alternatives hitting the food industry with the primary aim of replacing the slaughtering of animals. Such a […]