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Biochar

October 31, 2020 smitsa 0

Biochar is a stable, carbon-rich material created by heating organic biomass in a low-oxygen environment, a process known as pyrolysis. This method converts organic matter, […]

Brewers yeast. A case for flocculation at the end of brewing.

Flocculation

October 6, 2020 smitsa 0

One of the fundamental processes of downstream processing of biomolecules is the separation of insoluble material from soluble material. It is regularly used in wastewater […]

Food waste and garbage in bags

Food Waste: It’s A Shocker!

September 20, 2020 smitsa 0

Food waste is a shocking issue! We have an increasing world population which is also experiencing greater hunger than ever. The prospective world population may […]

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

DNA Replication in Prokaryotes

August 26, 2020 smitsa 0

DNA replication is one of the most fundamental processes in all living organisms, ensuring the faithful transmission of genetic material from one generation to the […]

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The Fermentation of Clavulanic Acid

August 2, 2020 smitsa 0

The fermentation of clavulanic acid involves the cultivation of the bacterium Streptomyces clavuligerus under controlled conditions to induce the production of this important β-lactamase inhibitor. […]

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Aspergillus awamori

July 26, 2020 smitsa 0

Aspergillus awamori is a filamentous fungus belonging to the genus Aspergillus. It is commonly used in various biotechnological applications, particularly in the fermentation industry for […]