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Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC): An Overview

Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) is a technique for the analysis of chemical mixtures, widely used in most laboratories.

25 Feb 2021

Threats in the Food Chain

Similarities in ecological dynamics remain between natural and arable land, including the occurrence of trophic interactions across the food chain.

24 Feb 2021

What is Innate Immunity?

The innate immune system is a non-specific immune response that provides the first line of defense from infection.

24 Feb 2021

Improving Crop Yields using Genetics

Food security is becoming increasingly reliant on technological progress to develop solutions in the face of emerging issues.

24 Feb 2021

Reducing Pesticide Use in Agriculture

Despite longstanding recognition of its environmental consequences, pesticides remain a common tool to protect crops from pests and pathogens.

23 Feb 2021

Automation in Agriculture

Agricultural practices are continuously refined through the implementation of technological advancements.

19 Feb 2021

COVID-19 and Food Safety

This article investigates the role of food safety in spreading the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

19 Feb 2021

Electron Microscopy: An Overview

Electron microscopy has been used in various scientific disciplines from biomedical research, forensic research, as well as the analysis of nanomaterials.

12 Feb 2021

Innate vs Adaptive Immune Responses

The immune system is made up of two parts; innate and adaptive immunity.

12 Feb 2021

DNA Methylation in Cancer

DNA methylation is an epigenetic modification that has a pivotal role in the regulation of gene expression in mammalian cells.

10 Feb 2021

Applications of 3D printing in Drug Delivery

Drug development faces many hurdles from discovery to clinical trials. An example of such a hurdle is through drug delivery.

8 Feb 2021

What are Stem Cells?

Stem cells are a group of precursor cells that possess the ability to undergo cell division for self-renewal, and differentiation into different types of cells and tissues.

8 Feb 2021

Insight into Genetically Modified Food

As the world population is predicted to near 10 billion by 2050, the demand for food may rise by 100 to 110%, which requires considerable technological progress to match such growing needs.

8 Feb 2021

Immunology of Infectious Diseases

The immune system is a defense mechanism against foreign materials potentially causing diseases. This article looks at the immunology of infectious diseases.

8 Feb 2021

The Steps of Protein Synthesis

Protein synthesis is a vital process consisting of two steps, that takes place within cells and is essential for determining cell structure and function.

8 Feb 2021

Liver Immunology

Evidence shows that the liver is directly involved in developing immune tolerance and strong innate immunity. This article looks at the immunology of the liver.

8 Feb 2021

What are Monoclonal Antibodies?

A monoclonal antibody (mAb) is an antibody derived from the cloning of a single B cell. mAbs are identical and can be traced back to a single parental cell.

4 Feb 2021