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Peptidomimetics in Drug Discovery

A peptidomimetic is a small molecule designed to be structurally and chemically similar to a naturally occurring peptide, thereby mimicking its biological function.

24 Feb 2023

Cannabis Analysis: Indica vs. Sativa

Cannabis satvia and Cannabis indica are two formal taxonomic classifications of plant species of the same genus, often credited with providing differing experiences when consumed for medicinal or recreational purposes.

24 Feb 2023

Bioinformatics Role in Wearable Sensors

Bioinformatics uses sensors and computers to capture, track, analyze, and interpret biological data, with extensive applications in any field with large data sets.

21 Feb 2023

Investigating the Role of Field Mapping in Agriculture

Technology has revolutionized the way we produce food. Innovations in remote sensing, artificial intelligence, and imagery have extensively improved the mapping capabilities of agricultural areas, referred to as field mapping.

20 Feb 2023

Understanding Native Protein Characterization

Protein characterization has many applications, including in drug discovery and development, and can be achieved using a variety of approaches.

20 Feb 2023

Role of Rapid DNA in Forensic Science

Rapid DNA is the automated process of quickly establishing a DNA profile without requiring skilled human staff to run an analysis.

20 Feb 2023

What is Cannabinomics?

Cannabinomics refers to the large-scale analysis of the chemical content of cannabis, usually achieved by combining various types of separation chromatography and analytical techniques.

20 Feb 2023

Investigating the Intersection between Agriculture and Biotechnology

Biotechnology has revolutionized the world of agriculture. By harnessing the science of genetic engineering and other biotechnological methods, farmers can produce higher-yielding crops resistant to disease and pests.

14 Feb 2023

What is the Pentose Phosphate Pathway?

This article will briefly discuss the pentose phosphate pathway, which is the pathway that produces the sugars which make up these important biological molecules.

7 Feb 2023

Investigating the Role of the Internet of Things (IoT) in Farming

From drones to environmental sensors, IoT technologies across sectors are emerging rapidly with diverse interdisciplinary applications, many of which are in agriculture.

6 Feb 2023

The Evolution of Forensic Toxicology

Forensic toxicology combines pharmacology, analytical chemistry, and clinical chemistry to obtain and interpret a result that will potentially aid a legal investigation, such as poisoning or drug use.

6 Feb 2023

What is Separation Science?

But what is the science of separation? The science of separation is not one science but usually combines several sciences to produce the required results.

30 Jan 2023

Omics Approaches to Biomarker Analysis

Omics approaches can be used to identify novel biomarkers to aid in furthering diagnostics and therapeutics.

30 Jan 2023

How could Organoids Transform the Future of Personalised Medicine?

Worldwide Cancer Research funded a project that ended with scientists being able to grow mini-tumors (organoids) from a patient’s own cancer cells.

30 Jan 2023

Importance of Drug Sensitivity Testing in Cancer

To understand how a patient’s cancer may respond to drug treatment, it is possible to carry out an in vitro drug sensitivity and resistance test (DSRT).

30 Jan 2023

Using Forensics to Tackle Child Exploitation

The invention of the internet is hailed as one of the greatest technological advancements in history; however, it is not without its dark side. This article looks at how forensics can be used to tackle child exploitation.

30 Jan 2023

The Genetics of Trauma

A growing body of research suggests that trauma can alter our genes, effectively being passed down from generation to generation.

30 Jan 2023

What is an Autoantigen?

Autoantigens are normal proteins or complexes of proteins recognized by the immune system of autoimmune patients.

30 Jan 2023

Chemokines: A Guide

Chemokines are structurally related chemoattractant proteins released by the cells to facilitate the migration of immune cells to the site of their release.

30 Jan 2023