Yacon Syrup – A Potential Rival To Stevia
♦ Syrup from the root of a South American plant, the Yacon shows promise in weight management ♦ Sweetness of Yacon rivals that of stevia Yacon […]
Acerola Juice: Great For Vitamin C
♦ Acerola Juice: How Good Is It ? Well great for vitamin C. A blogger asked me what acerola was, having spotted it on some […]
Rhodiola Extracts Have Positive Benefits In Treating Bulimia
The little known rockery plant in the UK, Rhodiola rosea L. (a.k.a. Golden Root, Aaron’s Rod) produces an extract that has recently been found in […]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids And Their Heart Health Benefits
Overview Globally, omega-3 fish oil supplements have become one of the top retail supplement products consumed by those who have heart and cardiovascular issues and […]
what is the difference between between spectroscopy and spectrometry?
Spectroscopy and spectrometry are related fields of study in the physical sciences, particularly in chemistry and physics, but they have distinct definitions and applications. Here’s […]
The Antibacterial Properties Of Marjoram
Marjoram (Origanum majorana L.) in culinary terms is often used as a replacement for oregano and imparts a similar but slightly more acidic flavour to […]
Camu Camu
There are some fascinating fruits to be found in the South American jungles and none more so than the fruit of the camu camu (Myrciaria […]
What Is DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)?
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) is a molecule which is fundamental to life. For a start it is the code that determines the structure and nature of […]
What Are The Roles Of DNA Polymerases?
DNA replication is one of the key fundamental processes of biology. It is the way cells are able to replicate their coding. The DNA polymerases […]
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What Are Okazaki Fragments And Why Are They Necessary?
Okazaki fragments are short sequences of DNA nucleotides that are synthesized discontinuously. They are formed during the process of duplication of DNA. The other strand […]
The Role of 5′-Capping
5′-capping, also known as mRNA capping, is a post-transcriptional modification that occurs in the early stages of mRNA processing in eukaryotic cells. It involves the […]
Gaucher’s Disease
Gaucher’s disease is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the deficiency or malfunction of an enzyme called glucocerebrosidase (GBA). This enzyme is responsible for breaking […]
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Inborn errors of metabolism, also known as inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) or congenital metabolic disorders, are a group of genetic disorders that affect the […]
What are Non-Lauric Acids?
Non-lauric acids are fatty acids that do not contain high levels of lauric acid (a 12-carbon saturated fatty acid). These non-lauric fats are commonly used […]
Crossing Over in Genetics
Crossing over, also known as recombination, is a genetic process that occurs during meiosis, specifically in prophase I of meiosis I. It involves the exchange […]
Mitosis
Mitosis is a process of cell division that occurs in eukaryotic cells to produce two identical daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as […]
Chromosomes
Chromosomes are structures found in the nucleus of cells that carry genetic information in the form of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The chemical composition of a […]
Taurine – Sport Supplement
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Calendula Extract Has Loads Of Benefits
Calendula officinalis (Linn.) Compositae or Marigold is a common cottage garden annual in the UK. However, extracts, decoctions and tinctures prepared from it have been […]