The gene transfer technique is widely used in genetic research. It is one of the indispensable tools used in cloning, research into gene function and regulation and in the production of recombinant proteins. This process is divided into six methods: transformation, conjugation, electroporation, gene transfer by liposomes, transduction and direct DNA transfer. In the following... Continue reading
Despite new and standardised treatments, HIV continues to be a major problem in many countries around the world. According to the WHO, since the beginning of the pandemic some 84 million people have been infected with the virus and 40 million have died. Mostly African countries are affected by the epidemic, although there are also... Continue reading
In July 2022, there were two new cases of Marburg virus infection in Ghana. The WHO said the risk of spreading the disease is high at the national level but low at the global level. However, there is the potential for this virus to appear in other areas of the world due to increased travel... Continue reading
What is RISA? RISA, or ribosomal intergenic sequence analysis, is used in the analysis of different types of micro-organisms. It is used to compare bacterial cultures that are distinguished by the type of environment in which they live or the method of treatment. It is a method that works without bias in culture-dependent approaches. It... Continue reading
Their winning work was based on this genetic technology, which is Gene knockout or otherwise known as gene targeting in mice. In 2007, the winners of the Noble Prize for Medicine were Mario R. Capecchi (USA), Sir Martin Evans (UK) and Oliver Smithies (USA). In the following article, we will find out what this genetic engineering... Continue reading
In the news, we can increasingly hear about RSV virus. Along with the influenza virus and coronavirus, it is currently the most widespread virus in Poland. We are getting more and more infections every day. But what is this virus and how can we detect it in ourselves and our loved ones? What is the... Continue reading
What is DNA? - Definition, structure and function We are going to talk about genetic testing and the science of changes in our genetic material, which also consists of DNA. But what is behind these acronyms and what is the function of DNA in our body? Definition of DNA DNA is the abbreviation for the... Continue reading
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection RSV is a respiratory virus that can cause serious illness in babies and young children. It's one of the most common causes of severe wheezing and pneumonia in babies, but it can also cause chronic lung disease. When an infant has the virus, they may be born with the virus or... Continue reading
Many people wonder what is prostate cancer, it is the most common cancer in men. It is rare before the age of 50 and usually appears after the age of 65. Men with a family history of prostate cancer are more likely to be affected. What is prostate cancer ? Prostate cancer is caused by... Continue reading
Plant Preservation Mixture (PPMTM) is a robust, broad-spectrum biocide formulated for use in plant tissue cultures. PPMTM targets bacteria and fungi in plant tissue culture media as well as in contaminated tissue. What is Plant Preservative Mixture (PPM)? Plant Preservative Mixture (PPM), is a broad spectrum biocide/ for plant tissue culture. PPM is the ultimate... Continue reading
