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Category: Biotechnology
Assessing RNA Purity, Concentration and Integrity
The integrity, purity and concentration of the RNA so isolated should be confirmed before proceeding […]
TOOLS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology uses the tools of molecular biology (i.e. genetic engineering) to produce novel products through […]
Significance and Applications of Microorganisms
Microorganisms, often referred to as microbes, are microscopic living organisms that cannot be seen with […]
DNA REPLICATION
DNA replication is simply defined as the genetic process of duplicating the genome of a […]
Fermentation
Fermentation is a cornerstone of biotechnology with profound impacts across food, pharmaceutical, energy, and environmental […]
STEPS OF PERFORMING GEL ELECTROPHORESIS
Gel electrophoresis is one type of electrophoresis technique, and its procedure is highlighted below. The […]
CHARACTERISTICS OF MICROORGANISMS USED FOR BIOTECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES
As one of the world’s most research-intensive industry, biotechnology corporations are high-profit making enterprises that […]
CENTRAL DOGMA (FRAMEWORK) OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
The central framework of molecular biology otherwise known as the “central dogma” is the starting […]
Microbial Metabolites: Primary and Secondary Metabolites
Microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and actinomycetes, are among the most versatile biochemical producers in […]
Anaerobic Digestion: Principles, Microbial Ecology, and Applications
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a naturally occurring biological process in which complex organic materials are […]
GENOMIC DNA
Genomic DNA is a double helix structure that is composed of several components including purines […]
Microorganisms Used in Biotechnological Processes
Biotechnology, the application of biological systems or organisms to develop products and technologies for human […]
MICROBIAL GROWTH PHASE
Microbial growth is a fundamental biological process that governs the proliferation of microbial cells in […]
Properties of Microorganisms Used in Industrial Microbiology Applications
Microorganisms including bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis, yeasts such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Pichia pastoris, filamentous fungi such as Aspergillus species, actinomycetes such as Streptomyces, and, in specialized […]
GEL ELECTROPHORESIS TECHNIQUE
The term “electrophoresis” refers to the movement of a solid particle (e.g. nucleic acids) through […]
Introduction to Recombinant DNA (rDNA) Technology / Genetic Engineering
Recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology or genetic engineering is the in vitro controlled manipulation of nucleic […]
General Significance and Importance of Fungi
Fungi represent a vast and diverse kingdom of eukaryotic organisms that play indispensable roles in […]
Introduction to Biotechnology
Biotechnology is simply defined as the scientific manipulation of living organisms at the molecular genetics […]