Cannabis- Introduction, Uses, Side effects and more
What is cannabis? The genus Cannabis belongs to Cannabaceae family. More than 700 varieties, and three recognized species of cannabis exist; including Cannabis sativa, Cannabis... Read more
Category: Biotechnology
TRANSFECTION TYPES, METHODS, AND EFFICIENCY
Transfection is a technique for introducing foreign genetic material (nucleic acid) into eukaryotic cells. Read more
Genetic code and its properties
The genetic code describes how amino acids and nucleotide bases interact. It has codons, each of which stands for a different amino acid. Read more
ENZYME – ENZYME TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION
Discover the fascinating world of enzymes, their role in biological processes, and their applications in industry and medicine. Read more
The Lac Operon
The lactose operon (Lac operon) is a group of genes that contains a single promoter which helps in encoding genes for transport and metabolism of... Read more
Types of Restriction endonuclease enzymes
Definition Restriction endonuclease enzyme is also known as restriction enzyme or restrictase or molecular scissors which is a type of protein produced by bacteria that... Read more
Campylobacter – Introduction, Classification, Morphology, Pathogenesis, Laboratory Diagnosis
Introduction Slender, spirally curved, non spore forming, gram negative rods Cells may form coccoid bodies when exposed to oxygen or upon prolonged culture Motile with... Read more
ELISA TECHNIQUE
Introduction Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique is one of the most familiar names for the production of in vitro diagnostic products, use in medical laboratories,... Read more
RNA– Basic structure, Functions, and Types of RNA
RNA is a single-stranded biopolymer having a complex structure with high molecular weight and was described by R.W. Holley in 1965. Its structure is similar... Read more
Biosafety Levels for Laboratories (BSL-1, BSL-2, BSL-3, BSL-4)
Biological safety laboratories are designed to handle pathogens and other potentially hazardous materials safely and with minimal risk. It also describes protective measures to be conducted by laboratory workers both within and outside the laboratory. Following the series of biosafety levels, it reduces a laboratorian’s risk of exposure to potential pathogens and limits the contamination of the working environment. Read more