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Neurospora crassa

April 29, 2025 smitsa 0

Neurospora crassa is a filamentous fungus that has been extensively used as a model organism in genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry. It’s also involved in […]

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Metabolic Flux: What Is It?

April 25, 2025 smitsa 0

What is Metabolic Flux? Metabolic flux refers to the rate at which metabolites flow through a metabolic pathway in a cell. It’s typically measured in […]

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Blakeslea trispora

April 22, 2025 smitsa 0

Blakeslea trispora — now we’re talking about a real biotech powerhouse from the fungal world! This filamentous fungus is famous for its natural ability to […]

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The Properties Of Ovalbumin

April 19, 2025 smitsa 0

Ovalbumin is a fascinating and important protein, especially in the context of biology, food science, and biotechnology. It’s the main protein found in egg white […]

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Trichoderma reesei

April 10, 2025 smitsa 0

Trichoderma reesei — now that’s a legend in industrial biotechnology! It’s a filamentous fungus that’s practically a factory for cellulase enzymes, and it plays a […]

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How Penicillin is Made

March 12, 2025 smitsa 1

Penicillin is a group of extremely valuable antibiotics which remain commercially important to this day. They are produced by the Penicillium moulds. The main organism […]

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What is GLP-2?

March 8, 2025 smitsa 0

GLP-2 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-2) is a peptide hormone that plays an important role in regulating the digestive system, particularly in the intestines. It is a member […]

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Cockayne Syndrome (CS)

March 5, 2025 smitsa 0

Cockayne Syndrome (CS) is a rare, autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by growth failure, premature aging, progressive neurodegeneration, and sensitivity to sunlight (though not to […]

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Xeroderma pigmentosum

March 5, 2025 smitsa 0

Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare, inherited genetic disorder characterized by an extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) light, leading to severe skin damage, early onset […]

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Combinatorial Gene Control

March 5, 2025 smitsa 0

Combinatorial gene control refers to the regulation of gene expression by the coordinated action of multiple gene regulatory proteins, such as transcription factors and co-regulators, […]

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Alternative Splicing

March 5, 2025 smitsa 0

Alternative splicing is a key process in eukaryotic gene expression, allowing a single gene to produce multiple protein isoforms. This process occurs during the maturation […]