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Cock-a-Leekie Soup

February 2, 2026 smitsa 0

Cock-a-leekie is one of those proper, honest soups. It’s old-school Scottish comfort food, but don’t let that put you off — this thing is all […]

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Oxtail Soup

February 2, 2026 smitsa 0

Oxtail soup (ox-tail) is a very old recipe which came to prominence in the 19th century but has seen a resurgence because of interest in […]

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The History Behind Pottage

February 1, 2026 smitsa 0

Pottage, often described as a thick, hearty soup or stew, occupies a significant place in the culinary history of Europe and beyond, serving as both […]

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The Grand Veneur Sauce

January 28, 2026 smitsa 0

Sauce grand veneur is a classic French hunter-style sauce associated with haute cuisine and game cookery. Its name literally means “great huntsman,” which reflects its […]

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What is Haggis?

January 19, 2026 smitsa 0

Haggis is a savoury pudding that originally came from Scotland. Indeed, the best haggis is to be found there and is a mix of minced […]

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The Zinc Finger

January 19, 2026 smitsa 0

A zinc finger is a small, independently folded protein structural motif that stabilizes its shape by coordinating one or more zinc ions (Zn²⁺). Zinc fingers […]

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Colorectal Cancer

January 16, 2026 smitsa 0

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide and a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality. It encompasses cancers arising in […]

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The siRNA-based Drugs

January 16, 2026 smitsa 0

Small interfering RNA (siRNA)–based therapeutics represent one of the most mature clinical applications of RNA interference (RNAi), a conserved cellular mechanism for sequence-specific gene silencing. […]