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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, DNA Replication in Eukaryotes, DNA replication in prokaryotes, DNA barcoding

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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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 […]

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The Chemiosmotic Hypothesis

June 16, 2009 smitsa 0

The chemiosmotic hypothesis, proposed by Peter Mitchell in 1961, is a fundamental concept in bioenergetics that explains the mechanism of ATP synthesis in oxidative phosphorylation. […]

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Fluidized Bed Reactors

October 28, 2008 smitsa 0

Fluidized bed reactors (FBRs) are widely used in the chemical and petrochemical industries for gas-solid, liquid-solid, and gas-liquid-solid reactions. The technology has been in use […]

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Retroviruses

June 16, 2008 smitsa 0

Retroviruses are a unique group of RNA viruses that possess the ability to convert their RNA genome into DNA and integrate it into the host […]

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Lytic Replication

June 16, 2008 smitsa 0

Lytic replication, also known as the lytic cycle, is a viral replication cycle observed in bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) and some animal viruses. Unlike […]

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Heat Transfer Prediction Methods

May 5, 2008 smitsa 0

Heat transfer prediction methods are essential tools for engineers and researchers involved in designing and analyzing heat transfer equipment and processes. These methods can be […]

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What is Lactobacillus M.R.S. Broth?

September 9, 2007 smitsa 0

Lactobacillus M.R.S. broth is a non-selective medium used for the rapid cultivation and enumeration of Lactobacillus spp. (lactic acid bacteria). The broth was originally described […]

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Steroid Biotransformation

October 5, 2005 smitsa 0

Steroids are naturally occurring compounds  that have potent properties as hormones. They are also important therapeutic agents. Steroids are highly diverse and are produced in […]