Issues With Aromatase
Aromatase is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of estrogens. It is part of the cytochrome P450 superfamily, specifically known as […]
Fruit Ripening
Fruit ripening is a feature of nature, a biochemical process by which produce becomes acceptable for consumption and bestows its nutritional benefits when consumed. One […]
Edible Films And Coatings For Protecting and Stabilising Foods
The search for safe and sustainable methods to preserve food is increasing in urgency and importance. Why? There is a strong desire to reduce our […]
The use of Bayesian Optimization in Product Design
Bayesian Optimization is a technique used in optimization and machine learning to find the optimal set of parameters for a given objective function. It works […]
Gene Duplication
Gene duplication is a significant evolutionary event where a segment of DNA, including one or more genes, is copied and inserted into the genome. This […]
Preparing A Herb Emulsion
Preparing a herb emulsion is straightforward but takes a little time to get right. I find it takes between 10 and 15 minutes. These emulsions […]
The Story Of The Glorious Samosa
The samosa, now a popular snack in many parts of the world, has a rich and varied history that traces back centuries and spans multiple […]
ITS2/18S sequencing for fungi and yeast
ITS2 and 18S rRNA sequencing are key molecular techniques used for identifying and classifying fungi and yeast. Both are DNA-based methods that involve sequencing specific […]
Saag Mutter
Saag Mutter, a delicious vegan dish made with chopped and pureed spinach, sizzled with garlic, cumin, and chili, and tossed with green peas. This recipe […]
Halloumi Shaslik
Halloumi Shaslik, a delightful and flavorful dish that features tandoor-marinated halloumi cheese, grilled with cubes of onion and peppers. A dish I was told about […]
Aspergillus parasiticus
Aspergillus parasiticus is a significant fungal species within the genus Aspergillus. It is primarily known for its ability to produce aflatoxins, potent mycotoxins that pose […]
The Yeast: Kluyveromyces fragilis
Kluyveromyces fragilis, also known as Kluyveromyces marxianus, is a versatile and widely studied yeast species with significant industrial and biotechnological applications. This yeast is known […]
Gasdermins: Key Mediators of Pyroptosis
Gasdermins (GSDMs) are a family of pore-forming proteins that play a central role in pyroptosis, an inflammatory form of programmed cell death. Upon activation, gasdermins […]
Beta-lactoglobulin
Beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) is a major whey protein found in the milk of mammals, particularly in cow’s milk. It belongs to the lipocalin protein family and […]
Bovine Somatotrophin (BST) And Its Use In the Dairy Industry
Bovine somatotropin (BST), also known as bovine growth hormone (BGH), is a naturally occurring peptide hormone produced by the pituitary gland of cattle. It plays […]
How to prepare Pommes Anna
Pommes Anna is a classic approach to cooking potatoes. It is essentially potato slices looked in lots of melted butter. Whilst it might not do […]
A Red Wine Sauce
A recipe for a delicious red wine sauce enriched with redcurrant jelly and infused with the aroma of rosemary. This was served by Greg Rutherford […]
Roasted Winter Vegetables
A recipe for Roasted Winter Vegetables featuring shallots, carrots, salsify, whole baby leeks, parsnips, and beetroot. This collection of roasted vegetables goes well with any […]
Preparing a Herb-Encrusted Fillet of Beef
This is a recipe for herb-encrusted fillet of beef for two. The one piece of beef is cooked and then sliced for serving. Greg Rutherford […]
Seeded Spelt Shortcrust Pastry with Chili and Cumin Roasted Sweet Potato, Spinach, and Greek Feta
Seeded Spelt Shortcrust Pastry with Chili and Cumin, Roasted Sweet Potato, Spinach, and Greek Feta, hand-topped with a Crunchy Pumpkin Seed Crumb Ingredients: For the […]