Eucommia ulmoides (Du Zhong)
Du Zhong (Eucommia ulmoides Oliver) is an important medicinal plant found in China. It is the only member of the genus Eucommia and is found […]
Du Zhong (Eucommia ulmoides Oliver) is an important medicinal plant found in China. It is the only member of the genus Eucommia and is found […]
In microbiology, even in food microbiology it is important to know the differences between certain classes of microorganisms. One important grouping concerns the prokaryotes which […]
Common chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) is herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It has spread all over the world and is especially common in temperate […]
Translation is the process by which messenger RNA (mRNA) is decoded to synthesize proteins. It occurs in the ribosomes, which are complex cellular structures responsible […]
Cytokines are cell signaling molecules that help with cell to cell communication in immune responses. They stimulate the movement of cells towards sites of inflammation, […]
Hamster melanoma cells, specifically cells derived from the Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus), have been employed in various applications within the field of biotechnology. Here are […]
Beany notes and green off-flavours are a major turn-off for many who want to adopt a more vegetarian diet. Pulses (legumes), especially peas and beans […]
For many flesh-eating bugs sound like a total nightmare. The idea that a bacteria could kill some-one by ‘eating’ them alive sounds like a horror […]
Castor oil is a vegetable oil used widely in cosmetic and medical sciences. The oil is extracted from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant […]
What Is It ? Avena sativa is the scientific name for the cereal, oats. Oats are not only good for us nutritionally because oat bran […]
Lanolin is a common ingredient of skin products and an important one for helping to keep skin free of bacteria and fungi. In skin lotions […]
Salmonellosis caused by Salmonella is one of the most unpleasant food borne diseases we can suffer. It was described back in 1984 as a ‘new […]
Scaffold proteins are a class of proteins that play a crucial role in organizing and regulating cellular processes by providing a structural framework for protein-protein […]
Many advanced drug delivery systems have started using biodegradeable polyesters. These materials are based on matrices of poly(ε‐caprolactone) (PCL), poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(lactic‐co‐glycolic acid) […]
Complex coacervation is a microencapsulation technology which has the benefits over other forms of encapsulation of allowing very high ‘payloads’ which are achievable up to […]
Camphor oil is an important commodity for many people. The Chinese especially use it for particularly medicinal purposes. Properties The therapeutic properties of camphor oil […]
The shiitake [Lentinula edodes or Lentinus edodes] mushroom is one of the most popular edible mushrooms in China and other parts of East Asia. It is […]
Cleaning a food premise, be it a catering or manufacturing firm is an essential requirement of good hygiene and housekeeping. Failure to do so can […]
Food safety is of paramount importance and managing microbiological risks is a key feature. The safety of a food material is nowadays ensured by a […]
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