Growing Fruit Cordons
Training trees as cordons produces a useful fruit crop in even the smallest gardens. Cordons have a single straight stem with short sideshoots or fruiting […]
Drinking Two Cans Of Fizzy Drinks Can Increase Diabetes Risk
Recent research reveals that drinking just two cans of sugary-sweet fizzy drinks like soda or cola can increase your risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Apparently, […]
Links Made Between Acetominophen And ADHD During Pregnancy
Acetominophen is a common over-the-counter medicine for treating fevers, aches and pains but ingestion during pregnancy may be linked to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). […]
Ochratoxin A
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin. It is a well-known nephrotoxic agent and has been associated with fatal human kidney disease, referred to as Balkan Endemic […]
All Hail To Soya
Soya or just soy (Glycine max. L.) has developed into one of the most important nutritional foods throughout the world with strong health benefits. It […]
Serotyping- A Valuable Technique in Pathogen Testing
Serotyping is a crucial technique used in microbiology to classify and identify microorganisms, particularly bacteria and viruses, based on their surface antigens. This method plays […]
What is Metabolic Syndrome ?
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a term often used by nutritionists to define those risk factors associated with metabolism. It is also extended to other conditions […]
Best And Worst Foods For Those With Stomach Ulcers
A stomach ulcer is a debilitating condition. It is worth noting though that ulcers can occur throughout the digestive tract from throat through to the […]
Peptidoglycan
Peptidoglycan is the essential cell wall material found mostly in Gram-positive bacteria. It is a linear glycan (carbohydrate) backbone cross-linked by peptide stems. This material […]
The Chemical Synthesis of Oligonucleotides
Introduction Oligonucleotides, short strands of nucleic acids, are pivotal in various fields including molecular biology, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Industrial-scale synthesis of oligonucleotides has become a […]
Does Vitamin A Help Or Hinder In Bone Fracture? It’s Still Not Clear
Fractures, especially those resulting from osteoporosis are one of the leading causes of morbidity and even death. It is still a global health issue despite […]
The Benefits Of Brewer’s Spent Grain (BSG)
Brewers’ spent grain (BSG) is the main by-product of the brewing industry. It is the insoluble cereal residue that is separated from the mash before […]
Japanese Study Shows That Vitamin C Helps Prevent Stroke In Non-Smokers
Could it be possible that vitamin C helps prevent stroke? Antioxidants have long been regarded as positive contributors to health. Vitamins C & E for […]
The Benefits Of Dry Ice
Dry ice is carbon dioxide in a solid form. It is used rather like ice from water to rapidly cool all sorts of materials including […]
Keeping Up A Good Diet Improves Fitness Into Old Age
New study finds strong links between a healthy diet throughout life, so as to improve fitness and physical activity into older age. It is all […]
Baghali Polo- A Persian Culinary Delight
Baghali Polo, a classic Persian rice dish, is a testament to the rich and ancient culinary traditions of Iran. This aromatic and flavorful dish reflects […]
Achillea millefollium
Achillea millefolium L. (Asteraceae) is a perennial herb used in Mexican folk medicine. It’s common name is Yarrow or Milfoil. It is commonly used to […]
Betuloside (Rhododendrin)
Betuloside or rhododendrin is an arylbutanoid glycoside and phenylpropanoid. This means the sugar group is linked to a phenol. There is also a methylated variant […]
Kappaphycus alvarezii
Kappaphycus alvarezii is also known as the Elkhorn Sea Moss. It is a red algae or seaweed which is an important commercial source of carrageenans. […]
Padina pavonica
Padina pavonica is a Mediterranean seaweed which you might often see on the ingredients list of various anti-aging creams and cosmetics. The common name is Peacock’s […]