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. This 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: Benefits And 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 […]
Growing Edible Flowers – A Win Win For Wildlife Gardeners
Edible flowers are a fun and easy way to add colour, flavour and texture to both sweet and savoury dishes — especially when you can […]
Chicken and Mushroom Pie with Puff Pastry
This Chicken and Mushroom Pie with Puff Pastry is a comforting, hearty dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. The creamy filling made with tender […]
Measurement Of Total Fructans
Total fructans is a reference to not only fructans but also inulin and fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) which are now found in a wide range of human […]