Chemical Synthesis of Peptides
The chemical synthesis of peptides, which are chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, is a crucial process in biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmaceutical […]
The Production And Use Of Gelatin
Gelatin has been an ingredient for general product development for many years. It is a protein prepared from collagen which is found in ligaments and […]
The Process of Manufacture of a Pet Food
Pet food is divided into various basic types. These include dry, semi-moist or intermediate moisture, as well as frozen dessert types and canned foods. The […]
The Power Of 3D Printing Your Food
There is a new technology on the block: 3D Printing. The whole concept is such that a number of businesses are trying out the technology […]
The Sirtfood Diet – Benefits And Drawbacks
The Sirtfood Diet has suddenly hit our papers because various pop stars like Adele have lost pounds. The diet encourages slimmers to eat plant foods […]
What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition that produces pain, swelling and stiffness in joints. It is worst in the feet, wrists and hands. It […]
The Nutritional Benefits Of Figs
Figs are nutritionally rich in many compounds especially flavonoids and polyphenols. These are responsible for strong antioxidant properties that help prevent various of oxidative stress-related […]
Pectins: Structure And Uses
Pectins are complex plant heteropolysaccharides in the plant cell wall which are vital in cell structure and functioning. They are found in all the higher […]
The Health Benefits Of Spinach
Spinach is one of those leafy vegetables which we all enjoy. For years Popeye would often gobble a can of the stuff so that he […]
The Microalgae Nannochloropsis as Aquaculture Feed
Nannochloropsis is a genus of microalgae that has gained attention as a well-established feed source in aquaculture due to its high nutritional value and ability […]
Ukazi
To Nigerians, ukazi is a vegetable and an excellent, vital food source. The plant is a vine known scientifically as Gnetum africanum and belongs the […]
The Bacterium: Streptomyces clavuligerus
Streptomyces clavuligerus is a Gram-positive, filamentous bacterium that belongs to the genus Streptomyces, within the family Streptomycetaceae. It is known for its ability to produce […]
The Nutrition In Eggs
Eggs have long been thought of as unhealthy but in recent findings they have benefits that outweigh these historical findings. For a start they are […]
Bananas Offer So Much More In Nutrition
Bananas are one of the top snack foods and their curved, boomerang shape with that bright yellow colour provides lots of appeal. No wonder we […]
Stem Cells in Understanding Mammalian Development
Understanding mammalian development requires studying the intricacies of various stem cells. Here, I will discuss the pros and cons of three different types of stem […]
‘Normal’ Stem Cells and When They Go Wrong!
‘Normal’ Stem Cells Characteristics: Self-renewal: Normal stem cells have the ability to self-renew, generating more stem cells to maintain their population. Differentiation potential: They can […]
What Types of Cell Therapy are there?
Autologous, allogeneic, and xenogeneic cell therapies are different approaches to using cells for therapeutic purposes. There are three main types: Autologous Cell Therapy Autologous cell […]
Why are Polytene Chromosomes Interesting?
Polytene chromosomes are unique and characteristic structures found in certain tissues of various organisms, including insects. These chromosomes are formed through a process called endoreplication […]
The Role of Protein Disulphide Isomerase (PDI) in Post-Translational Modification
Protein disulphide isomerase (PDI) plays a crucial role in post-translational modification (PTMs) of proteins, particularly those involving disulphide bonds. Disulphide bonds are covalent bonds formed […]
What is activating transcription factor 6 (ATF6) used for?
Activating transcription factor 6 (ATF6) is a key transcription factor involved in the unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway, which is activated in response to endoplasmic […]