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Ethanol Fermentation

January 11, 2023 smitsa 0

Most of us would think of ethanol fermentation very simply as the essence of brewing in cider and beer production or in winemaking. Ethanol is […]

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The Fibrinolytic System

January 11, 2023 smitsa 0

The fibrinolytic system is a crucial component of the hemostatic system that works to maintain blood fluidity and prevent excessive clot formation. It is responsible […]

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The Value of Aptamers

January 6, 2023 smitsa 0

Aptamers, often referred to as “chemical antibodies,” are short, single-stranded DNA or RNA molecules that can bind to specific target molecules with high affinity and […]

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Gene Therapy Up To 2026

January 4, 2023 smitsa 0

Gene therapy is a promising and rapidly evolving field that involves the introduction, alteration, or deletion of genetic material within an individual’s cells to treat […]

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Fermented Fish Products

December 13, 2022 smitsa 0

Fermented fish products usually come in two forms, pastes and sauces but you could add a third which is salted fish too. They’ve been consumed […]

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What is Pozol?

December 13, 2022 smitsa 2

Pozol is a maize based beverage that is popular throughout South-Eastern Mexico. It is drunk by young and old alike as a health food. Pozil […]

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Cacholeira

December 12, 2022 smitsa 1

Cacholeira is a popular Portuguese fermented sausage from the Upper Alentejo region.  The sausage is heavily fermented. It resembles a morcella but has a lighter […]

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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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Making Yogurt At Home

December 7, 2022 smitsa 0

Making yogurt at home is fun and enjoyable. Results at first can be variable but it’s worth persisting with as you can begin to experiment […]

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Rusip

November 30, 2022 smitsa 0

Rusip is a fermented foods from Indonesia and especially Bangka and Lampung. It is based on fermented fish alongside the addition of large amounts of […]