What Is Fermentation? A Simple Explanation for Everyone Kumar Jeetendra | December 28, 2024 Fermentation is a natural method which is applied in the making of medicines, drinks and food, and as such it has been in existence for some time. It consists of the degradation or breaking down of organic materials with bacteria, yeast or fungi. With that said, let us provide a straightforward description of what the …
Biofuels vs. Fossil Fuels: What You Should Know Kumar Jeetendra | December 28, 2024 Given the context of the society today, energy consumption is a hotly contested issue as even more focus is put onto having a greener means of powering transportation, industries and homes. The debate is mostly centered around two major contestants, bio fuels and fossil fuels, but how do they rate in comparison? Here is what …
What is Hybridoma Technology and Why is it Important? Kumar Jeetendra | November 16, 2024 Hybridoma technology is a unique technique that has enabled the generation of clones of cells that produce identical antibodies, and is a wide used throughout the world as an efficient method for the rabid production of monoclonal antibodies. This technique was refined in the 1970s by César Milstein and Georges Köhler, since then it has …
What Is the Tub8 Gene and Why Is It Important? Kumar Jeetendra | November 16, 2024 Many breakthroughs characterize the world of genetics and explain to us the complex process of life. Every research has its targeted chromosomes, and some researchers have begun to focus on the Tub8 gene. Although Tub8 doesn’t enjoy the popular limelight of genes such as the P53 gene, Tub8 is necessary for functional aspects of cells …
Microbiome Medicine: Harnessing the Power of Microbes for Health Kumar Jeetendra | November 14, 2024 Recently, more and more scientists and healthcare practitioners have become interested in addressing the issues of microbiome medicine: the body contains about 30 trillion microorganisms. These are the microbes, the so-called microbiota, located in the intestines, skin, respiratory tract, etc. Scientists proved that these mother nature’s tiny ecosystems are essential for our wellbeing. Current scientific …
HiMedia Laboratories earns prestigious NABL accreditation for microbial identification services by using an advanced MALDI-TOF MS system Kumar Jeetendra | October 12, 2024 HiMedia Laboratories proudly earned NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) accreditation as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for its MALDI-TOF services. This achievement reflects HiMedia’s unwavering commitment to excellence and strict adherence to the rigorous standards and requirements of ISO 17025 and NABL-131 respectively, ensuring top-tier quality throughout the accreditation period. As a trusted leader …
Understanding the Role of Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) in Immunoassays Kumar Jeetendra | October 2, 2024 Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) is an important reagent in immunoassays and is widely used because of its various functional properties. Immunoassays are laboratory practices which detect or quantify particular proteins or antigens in a sample, using the principles of antibody-antigen interactions. Here’s a detailed look at the role of BSA in immunoassays: Blocking Agent Prevents …
The Fascinating Role of Microorganisms in Shaping Snowflake Formation Kumar Jeetendra | October 2, 2024 More than frozen water, snowflakes are ice crystals that are intricate and enchanting. Atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, as well as the existence of miniscule particles are responsible for their development. One of these particles is microorganisms which have a surprising relationship with snowflake production. This article breaks down how these microscopic organisms participate …
How Do Antibodies Work in a Lab Setting? Kumar Jeetendra | September 6, 2024 Using antibodies in different laboratory settings, it is possible to identify, measure or purify the desired target molecules. Their effectiveness and efficacy have made them critical components in the development of diagnostics, research studies, and treatment approaches. We seek to understand how antibodies act in laboratory settings, the role they play in biomedical research or …
Asia Detects First Case of New Mpox Virus Strain:Thailand on High Alert Kumar Jeetendra | August 23, 2024 Concerns have risen across the region following reports by Thailand on the first ever case of an Asian new Mpox virus strain. The patient, a 34 years old man, has been diagnosed with this variant that has not yet spread widely beyond Africa.This is a big step in the ongoing fight against Mpox disease, which …
Understanding Mpox: A Simple Guide Kumar Jeetendra | August 14, 2024 Previously referred to as monkeypox, Mpox is a viral virus that has been well recognized due to its resemblance to smallpox. The first recorded instance in humans was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 1970, however it was initially identified in 1958 in simians kept in a lab. From then on, it …
Analyzing the Mpox Outbreak in Africa: A Global Health Crisis in 2024 Kumar Jeetendra | August 12, 2024 The Mpox outbreak in Africa has taken a significant turn for worse and globally it is viewed as a major health crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called an emergency meeting to discuss the fast spread of this infectious disease which is now at alarming rates across the continent. Mpox previously known as monkeypox …
