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What is a Batch Culture?

August 1, 2010 smitsa 0

A batch culture is a culturing system for growing microbes and producing microbial products by fermentation. It is a closed system meaning that the fermentation […]

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Gas Chromatography

July 14, 2010 smitsa 0

Gas chromatography (GC) is a powerful analytical technique used in chemistry to separate and analyze the components of a mixture based on their volatility and […]

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What is Fructose Intolerance?

June 16, 2010 smitsa 0

Fructose intolerance, also known as hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), is a genetic disorder characterized by the inability to metabolize fructose properly. It is caused by […]

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Autosomal Dominance

June 16, 2010 smitsa 0

Autosomal dominance is a pattern of inheritance in genetics where a trait or disorder is determined by a dominant allele located on one of the […]

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The Wzx/Wzy pathway

June 16, 2010 smitsa 0

The Wzx/Wzy pathway, also known as the ABC transporter-dependent pathway or the ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter pathway, is a mechanism involved in the biosynthesis and […]

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The Electron Transport Chain

June 16, 2010 smitsa 0

The electron transport chain (ETC) is a crucial process in cellular respiration that occurs in the inner mitochondrial membrane (in eukaryotes) or the plasma membrane […]

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Sex Determination in Genetics

June 14, 2010 smitsa 0

Sex determination refers to the process by which an individual’s biological sex, either male or female, is determined. The mechanisms of sex determination can vary […]

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Prostaglandins

March 18, 2010 smitsa 0

Prostaglandins are critical messengers in all sorts of reactions. They are part of a group called the eicosanoids and include prostacyclins (PGI), the thromboxanes (TXA), […]

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Membrane Chromatography

October 3, 2009 smitsa 0

Some researchers contend membrane chromatography might be the next technology to supersede fixed-bed methods and conventional resin- or particulate-based methods. The reason is primarily based […]

DNA. Nucleic acid purification. Okazaki fragments. PCR (digital PCR [dPCR], multiplex digital PCR, qPCR), DNA Repair

The Science of DNA Repair

June 16, 2009 smitsa 1

DNA repair is a crucial process that corrects damaged or erroneous DNA sequences to maintain the integrity of the genetic material. There are several mechanisms […]

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DNA Replication in Eukaryotes

June 16, 2009 smitsa 1

The replication of DNA in eukaryotic cells is a highly coordinated process that ensures accurate duplication of the genetic material during cell division. It involves […]

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Reverse Translation

June 16, 2009 smitsa 0

Reverse translation, also known as de novo gene synthesis or in silico gene design, is a laboratory technique used to generate DNA sequences based on […]