What are Non-Lauric Cocoa Butter Replacers?
Non-lauric cocoa butter replacers are fats or oils used as substitutes for cocoa butter in various chocolate and confectionery products. These replacers do not contain […]
Different Types of Dominance in Genetics
The concept of dominance in genetics is important in understanding why we show particular characteristics and not others. To understand dominance in genetics, let’s first […]
Gene Expression Cassette vs. Plasmids: An In-depth Analysis
Introduction to Gene Expression Cassettes and Plasmids Gene expression cassettes and plasmids are fundamental tools in molecular biology for the purpose of gene transfer, expression, […]
What Is Phenibut?
Phenibut is a compound that has been used for a number of years as a central nervous system depressant with anxiolytic effects. It is used […]
Tofu Mac’N’Cheese – The Vegan Version
A really easy vegan dish to make and an alternative to the omnivore’s classic mac’n’cheese. This relies on tofu and the flavour comes via the […]
The 9-Point Hedonic Scale
The 9-point hedonic scale is a widely used tool in sensory science for evaluating consumer preferences and acceptability of various products, particularly in the food […]
Cancer May Be Associated With Consumption Of Ultra-Processed Foods
Latest research highlights a rise in cancer linked to an increased consumption of what are called ultra-processed foods. For many of us, ‘ultra-processed foods’ are […]
Making a GenBank Entry – Nucleic Acid Sequence Information
A GenBank entry follows a specific format that contains essential information about a DNA or RNA sequence along with associated metadata. Here is a detailed […]
Caramelised Red Onion, Chorizo and Goat’s Cheese Tart
Ingredients: 125g soft goats’ cheese 2½-3 tbsp crème fraîche 1 x sheet which is about 320g)ready-rolled puff pastry 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 x 60g […]
The Notch Signalling Pathway
The Notch signaling pathway is a highly conserved intercellular signaling pathway that plays a critical role in various cellular processes during development, tissue homeostasis, and […]
The Production of 3-dehydroshikimic acid by Microbial Fermentation
3-dehydroshikimic acid, also known as dehydroshikimic acid or DHS, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H8O5. It belongs to the family of aromatic […]
DNA Kinases
DNA kinases are enzymes that play crucial roles in the regulation of DNA-related processes by adding phosphate groups to specific substrates. This phosphorylation can alter […]
RXBAR: A Brand Of Great Protein Bars
RXBARs are the registered name from the Kellogg Co. for this high performing USA brand of high protein bars. The brand prides itself on being […]
Brewing Series: Lautering In Beer Brewing
Lautering is a term for a process in brewing where brewers separate mash into a clear liquid sweet wort and the remaining or spent grain. […]
The Use of Systems Biology in Bioprocessing
Systems biology is an interdisciplinary field that seeks to understand biological systems by integrating large-scale experimental data, computational modeling, and theoretical frameworks. It aims to […]
Affinity Tags: Challenges
Affinity tags are short peptide sequences that are genetically fused to a target protein to facilitate its purification, detection, and sometimes, the immobilization of the […]
Mortadella: Champion Of Bologna
Mortadella is one the classics of Italian charcuterie and an icon of pork meat. It is the pride of that great Italian city Bologna which […]
Cardiac Tissue Engineering
Introduction Cardiac tissue engineering represents a groundbreaking intersection of biology, engineering, and medicine, aimed at addressing the significant challenge of heart disease. As one of […]
Hemophilia A and its Treatment
Hemophilia A is a rare and inherited bleeding disorder characterized by a deficiency or dysfunction of clotting factor VIII, a crucial protein involved in the […]
Alpha-lactalbumin
Alpha-lactalbumin (α-LA) is a predominant whey protein found in mammalian milk, particularly in human milk and to a lesser extent in the milk of other […]