A collection of all the articles covering agriculture, biochemical engineering, biotechnology and related industry topics.
The urea cycle is the metabolic process by which humans remove ammonia from the body. Ammonia (NH3) is highly toxic and is the end product […]
Ribosomes are key to protein synthesis in the cell whether it be a prokaryote or eukaryote. Ribosomes were first observed in 1953 by the Romanian […]
Electrophoresis is one of the key analytical tools available to the biochemist and food scientist for separating and identifying proteins and nucleic acids. We often […]
Downstream processing refers to the process steps taken following fermentation of microorganisms to the final product specification. The fermentation is sometimes referred to as a […]
Many many years ago, when I was a student, I celebrated a Chinese New Year with some of my Chinese lab colleagues. Handed round was […]
Physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) are a class of machine learning algorithms that combine neural networks with principles from physics or other domain-specific knowledge. These networks […]
Biotics covers prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics. The probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that not only reside in the gut but also have various nutritional benefits. The […]
Potato breeding and variety development are crucial components of modern agriculture, playing a vital role in ensuring food security, addressing changing climatic conditions, and meeting […]
Potato seed production is a critical aspect of the potato farming process, as it lays the foundation for a successful crop. Potatoes are typically grown […]
Huanglongbing (HLB) is now one of the most destructive disease of citrus throughout he world. It is very fast spreading. It was also previously known […]
Methanogenesis is the process used by microorganisms to produce methane (CH4). The reason it is so important and of interest to many is that methane […]
The removal of anthocyanins is a useful process in the commercial preparation of decolourised juices for further development. Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments found in plants […]
Scaling up biotechnology processes involves transitioning from laboratory-scale operations to larger production scales. This process is crucial for the commercialization of biotechnological products. Ultimately, the […]
Demineralized whey is whey that has had a significant proportion of minerals removed. There are various degrees of demineralization but levels of 35%, 70% and […]
Alternaria alternata is a filamentous fungus that plays a significant role in various ecological and pathological processes. It is a versatile species with a worldwide […]
Chromatography and immobilization materials including monolith versions rely on a suitable matrix which is robust enough to withstand the rigours of regular use, buffers, extreme […]
Inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1) is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) transmembrane protein that plays a crucial role in the unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway. It is […]
Affinity chromatography (AF) is a separation method that has greater selectivity than ion-exchange chromatography. It encompasses chromatography techniques such as immunoaffinity chromatography, heparin chromatography etc. […]
Zymomonas mobilis is a Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacterium that belongs to the family Enterobacteriaceae. It is known for its unique metabolic capabilities, particularly its ability […]
Hydroxyapatite chromatography is a chromatographic technique that is used as an alternative to gel-filtration, ion-exchange and affinity chromatography. It relies on a mineral matrix – […]
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