Salient features of a cloning vector
In the past few decades, the field of molecular biology has made some fascinating discoveries and the majority of them used plasmid vectors as a pivotal tool which allowed them...
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Confocal Microscopy
A confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) has gained popularity in recent years due to its ability to provide clear images of specimens that, when viewed through a traditional microscope, would...
Here’s why you should add berries to your diet
Berries have a lot going for them: they’re delicious, they’re nature’s candy, they’re a good source of antioxidants, and support your immune system. They can be eaten raw, added to...
Sample preparation for Electron microscopy
The electron microscope is a very useful tool for viewing very small samples, such as bacteria and viruses. It can magnify objects over a million times smaller than can be...
Pantoprazole- Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
With the increasing self-medication, access to the mode of action, dosage and side effects of medicines has become the need of the hour. Proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole reduce the...
Dogs can be vegan too!!
Dog being vegan, think about it seems quite interesting right? Recent research studies show some positive results on giving dogs a vegan diet. As vegan diets are a lot healthier...
The Structure of Antibody
The world of antibodies is fascinating. There are billions of them in our bodies, ready to attack any foreign substance that might harm us. They are essential to our health....
Mushroom farming in India
Mushrooms have always fascinated humans since prehistoric times. People found it interesting, a beautiful young bud beautifying this earth by its presence. Mushrooms are fleshy and particularly rich in protein,...
Mushroom Leather – Sustainably fashionable
Animals have been used in leather production since the first leather tanners got hold of their skins. Today, most leather comes from cows. Cattle are raised on ranches, often in...
What is a Bento box?
Have you ever heard of the incredible Japanese-style lunch box with little of everything? Well, yes it is the Bento box! Ever since the 13th century, the bento box has...
