The lac Operon in E. coli
The lac operon in Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a well-known example of an inducible operon. Operons are functional units of DNA that consist of […]
Nuoc Mam Gung (Ginger Dipping Sauce)
Nuoc Mam Gung is a ginger dipping sauce which makes full use of the pungency that can only be found in Vietnamese cuisine. The flavours […]
Preparing Nuoc Leo (Peanut Dipping Sauce)
Nuoc leo is a Vietnamese peanut dipping sauce that its absolutely de rigeur for rice paper wrapped spring rolls and indeed other filled wraps. We […]
Preparing Homemade Hoisin Sauce
A very sweet tangy and spicy, reddish-brown sauce prepared from soy beans, garlic, various hot peppers and a variety of spices. Most types use wheat […]
Making Homemade Cajun Seasoning Blend
Cajun seasoning makes for a great spice mix for a whole range of meat and vegetarian dishes. Talk about flavour, the Louisiana Acadian folks understand […]
Oblate Powder
Oblate powder, also known simply as oblate, refers to thin, edible sheets traditionally made from rice starch. These sheets are used primarily in Japanese cuisine […]
All Power To The Replicon
In genetic engineering, the term “replicon” refers to a segment of DNA that contains all the necessary elements required for its own replication within a […]
How to Make a Great Thai Green Curry
Thai green curry is a favourite and first hit our screens with the great chefs. Wonderful food when served with fragrant jasmine rice. Ideally use […]
Preparing Canh Chua Cá (Sweet And Sour Soup)
Vietnamese soups make great use of sweet and sour flavours and this particular broth known as canh chua ca makes full use of such stark […]
What is a Non-Replicative Plasmid?
A non-replicative plasmid, also known as a non-replicating plasmid or a non-replicating vector, is a type of plasmid that lacks the ability to replicate autonomously […]
How to Prepare a Steak And Kidney Pie
The classic steak and kidney pie is something to behold. Worth the effort when made. This one uses puff pastry but others use a short […]
Linguine with Mushrooms and Green Garlic
Green garlic is picked in late spring before the bulbs start to harden in readiness for storage. The garlic at this time of year is […]
How to prepare Sautéed Greens
Sautéed greens can be anything you like as long as you use great leafy greens. I’m thinking of chard, spinach, kale and cabbage along with […]
You Had Prebiotics And Probiotics Now Get Ready For Postbiotics
Postbiotics have been shown in the last 25 years to be as important as prebiotics and probiotics but they have not received the same level […]
The Biotechnological Value of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a type of adult stem cell that can be found in various tissues throughout the body, including bone marrow, adipose […]
Monitoring and Controlling Glycosylation in Mammalian Cell Bioprocesses
Monitoring and controlling glycosylation in mammalian cell bioprocesses is crucial for the production of biopharmaceuticals with desired glycan profiles and consistent product quality. Glycosylation refers […]
How to Make a Steak and Onion Lattice Pie
Serves: 4, preparation time: 50 to 55 minutes with chilling; Cooking time: 2½ – 3 hours. Will freeze up to a month. Ingredients: 1 pack […]
How to Prepare Mexican Pulled Pork
A super way to serve pork is to slowly cooking until the meat is literally pulled off with a fork. So here we have Mexican […]
Dietary Fibre Definitions In The EU
Dietary fibre is an important nutritional consideration. The dietary fibre definitions in the EU have been revised both in terms of definition and measurement over […]
Sukuma Wiki as the Everyday Vegetable Dish of East Africa
Sukuma Wiki, which translates to “stretch the week” or “push the week” in Swahili, is a popular and nutritious vegetable dish that originated in East […]