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Technical Theory

Read here for technical explanations describing the theory behind the most commonly used biotechnology applications, and new innovations that are gaining popularity in the foreground of the industry.
Cell-Free versus Whole Cells
Some considerations for making the choice between bioproduction using whole cells, or a cell-free enzyme preparation.
Nobel Prize Nominations
The nobel prize in chemistry went to the discoverers of GFP in 2008, for it's widespread use as a bioindicator in biomedical research and biotechnology. Who would you nominate for a Nobel Prize in chemistry or medicine?
Pharmacokinetics: The Fate of Drugs
Pharmacokinetics is defined as the study of the action of drugs or medicines in living organisms, but it's not a simple process. There are many factors that affect how a drug reacts in living cells.
Biomedical Applications for Smart Polymers
A description of the possible and current uses for smart polymers in the biotechnology industry. Types of stimulus responsive polymers and nanoparticles are explained and their potential for use in biomedicine is discussed.
Reasons E. coli is used for Gene Cloning
Five reasons the microorganism E. coli is so widely used in protein engineering and genetic research.
Stem Cells and Cloning Not Necessarily Linked
A descriptive article that defines some of the terminology used in stem cell and cloning research, and explains why the two aren't necessarily synonymous.
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