Posted inMolecular Biology
The Differences Between DNA and RNA
DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, while RNA is ribonucleic acid. Although DNA and RNA both carry genetic…
Posted inMolecular Biology
quadruple-helix DNA
DNA has been called many things: the king of molecules, the blueprint of life, and…
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By not including everyone genome science has blind spots
It’s been about 20 years since scientists unveiled a rough draft of the human genome.…
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New approach to predict the enzyme activity using AI
Without enzymes, an organism would not be able to survive. It is these biocatalysts that…
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Darkfield Microscopy
Microbiology, the branch of science that has so vastly extended and expanded our knowledge of…
Posted inBio Chemistry
9 Important Functions of Protein
Protein is crucial to good health. In fact, the name comes from the Greek word proteos,…
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Nucleic Acids
Introduction The first isolation of what we now refer to as DNA was accomplished by Johann Friedrich…
Posted inMolecular Biology
DNA: Damage Types and Repair Mechanisms
Introduction to DNA Damage and Repair: DNA is a highly stable and versatile molecule. Though…
Posted inIndustrial Biotechnology
What are monoclonal antibodies?
Monoclonal antibodies (mAb or moAb) are identical immunoglobulins, generated from a single B-cell clone. These antibodies…
Posted inMicrobiology
Environmental Diversity of Microbes
Microbes are ubiquitous on Earth and their diversity and abundance are determined by the biogeographical…