Category: Biotechnology

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Sanger Sequencing: Concept and Applications

Sanger sequencing, a pioneering molecular biology technology, has been instrumental in revealing the genetic code’s riddles. This technology, developed by Frederick Sanger in the late 1970s, revolutionized DNA sequencing and...

Viral Vector-Based Gene Transfer 0

Viral Vector-Based Gene Transfer

The term ‘vector’ comes from the word ‘vehere’ which means “to carry” in Latin. Hence, in biology, vectors refer to biological agents or carriers that play a crucial role in...

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The Simple Science behind Sandwich ELISA

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) is a sensitive laboratory test used for detecting and quantifying specific proteins. Proteins such as antibodies or antigens, are detected in a biological sample for specific...

Virus-free plants using Meristem Cultute 3

Meristem Culture for Virus-free Plant Propagation

Meristem culture, also known as meristem propagation, is a technique in plant tissue culture that involves the growth of plants from meristematic tissues. Meristems are regions of plant tissue where...

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pUC19 Vector

pUC19 is a plasmid cloning vector first discovered by Joachim Messing and his team. It is a widely used vector for recombination, or for introducing foreign DNA into cells. The...

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Edible vaccines: The plant based vaccines?

Nowadays, scientists are working on the advantages of edible vaccines in tomatoes and potatoes for several enteric pathogens. This can be fed to animals or humans for immunization or vaccination....

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Embryo Transfer: Procedure and Types

Embryo transfer is defined as a step in the process of assisted reproduction in which embryos are planted into the uterus of a female with the intent to establish a...

Biotechnology in Cancer treatment 0

What is Cancer Biotechnology?

Cancer is a genetic or hereditary disease. It is a disease characterized by variations of the genome and the proteome. Its controls include prognostic diagnosis, differential diagnosis, early detection, and...

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Plasmid Vectors For Gene Cloning

We all know, various tools are needed for genetic engineering out of which vectors serve as the major tools for gene cloning inside the host cell. Genetic transformations take place...