Biotechnology

Biotechnology is defined as biology-based technology using organisms or their parts to make or modify products or to improve characteristics of plants, animals, and microorganisms for the demands of human beings. This article reviews the current research, challenges, and perspectives of biotechnology as an integration of both life sciences and applied sciences.

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In this study, a computational investigation of the physicochemical properties of hypericin and pseudohypericin revealed drug-like characteristics. Pharmacokinetic predictions indicated that hypericin and pseudohypericin are non-toxic to the central nervous system, hepatic system, and cardiac system. Molecular docking results indicated a strong binding affinity of hypericin/pseudohypericin with MPXV thymidylate kinase. As a result, these compounds are being considered as potential Mpox control candidates.

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Studies on nanoparticle-protein interaction have also not been studied. This would give information on ratio influence on the structural alteration of EGCg in EGCg-AuNPs and its functionality in vivo. Herein, the optimisation of EGCg-AuNPs will be determined with a large pool of stoichiometric synthesises of gold and EGCg. These optimised EGCg-AuNPs would then be studied with bovine serum albumin (BSA) for protein interactions, binding and thermodynamics.

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This thesis looks investigates the multi faceted problem of biotechnology valuation in Australia using a multi method approach designed to provide greater insight into the valuation challenges facing the industry and identify key value drivers. The approach incorporates a broad qualitative investigation, complimented by more focused quantitative studies into specific valuation issues surrounding IPO and project valuation.

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The aim of this project was to select highly sensitive and specific aptamer capable of detecting Fusarium graminearum (Fg) and F. pseudograminearum (Fp) species. The aptamer-based testing allows early detection of fungal infection in the field. Fungi are known to change their activity and may often undergo genetic changes. The classic "gene for gene" theory explains the relationship between host plant cultivars and fungal pathogenic races.

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This study focuses on exploring the effects of networks on the process of commercialisation in the biotechnology industry. The biotechnology industry itself has a specific position in the industrial markets because of its capability of successfully employing network knowledge to innovate products and services. However, the industry struggles to implement the resource networks to take innovations to market.

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The thesis investigates the growth promoting effects of plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) in chickpea and wheat. Three main topics covered are: 1) Isolating local Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria; 2) Screening and characterization of isolates; 3) Assessment and identification of the selected strains.

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Genetic screens have been the lifeblood of forward genetics. They have enabled widespread discoveries of gene function, leading to meaningful advances in medicine, biotechnology, and agriculture. Nevertheless, technologies for performing these screens have been limited by scale, specificity, and targeting range of tools for investigating and perturbing the genome.

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This study was aimed to screen and isolate thermophilic fungi from three selected compost wastes sites (Palm oil mill, Wood chip piles and Abattoir dump), and identify potential producers of lipases, cellulases and proteases respectively. The thermophilic fungi were obtained from an equal depth of one meter in all the three collection sites with a temperature range of 40 to 45OC and later cultured at 70 OC. F

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Optimization techniques predict the conditions required to increase the efficacy of azo dyes degradation by microbial sources and also decrease the number of experimental runs to achieve the maximum percentage of degradation. Interaction of variables such as medium components and process parameters can be determined using optimization tools.

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The present researchaimed to investigate the morphological, biochemical and genotypic characterization of dominant lactic acid bacteria that were isolated from traditional dairy products in Iranian tribes . A total of 75 samples of traditional yogurt, doogh from dairy units in Fars province were randomly collected. Isolation of lactic acid bacteria, biochemical and genotypic identification were conducted. Totally, 157 LAB isolates were selected.

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The major protein fraction in pearl millet is prolamin the alcohol soluble fraction called pennisetin. Researches on the factors affecting pennisetin extraction and on its functional properties are still very scant. In this paper, the effect of temperature, reducing agents (β-mercaptoethanol, dithiothreitol or sodium metabisulfite) and sodium hydroxide on pennisetin extraction was assessed.

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Bacterial strains isolated from milk and dairy products produce a range of lantibiotics which can employed for development of food preservatives, flavor enhancers and as alternate treatment strategies for multi drug resistant bacterial pathogens. The diverse category of lantibiotics from milk isolates include well characterized prototypes like nisin to newer peptides yet to be studied.

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This review paper summarizes the best method for the utilization of agricultural wastes as raw material for the production of bioethanol. Agricultural wastes are rich in sugar and complex carbohydrates that makes it suitable source to carry out the fermentation process. Bioethanol is widely used in industries such as, chemical, pharmaceutical and food for various purposes especially as sterilizer.

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The variations of response could be signals of tolerance or adaptive mechanisms of the leaves under the determined concentrations. Deeper anatomic and physiological studies can contribute to the explanation of the role of cell epidermis of faba bean in its adaptation to ions of cadmium.

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This study were to determine physicochemical and functional characteristic of the flour from cocoyam varieties soaked for 0 - 24h at 30±2 oC, and subsequently investigate sensory and physical stability of WASDA for ease of application in food processing.

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They can survive in a highly competitive microbial environment. Bacteriocins attack their targeted bacterial cells through different mechanisms. Understanding different mechanisms that induced cell death will enable researchers to develop methodologies to limit this life-threatening problem.

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In this study, we evaluated the reliability of genomic DNAs and cloned recombinant plasmids as standard controls for absolute real-time PCR assay. The associated standard curves were constructed and used for the quantification of Lactobacillus acidophilus probiotics.

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The results revealed that the Invitro release within 24 hours of chitosan nanoparticles conjugate bacteriocin was controlled by about (79%) with cumulative and sustained effect when compared with free bacteriocin (94%).

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The present work aimed to determine colorants used as food additives to confirm the gummy candy products authentication using a newly designed adsorbent in magnetic dispersive solid phase extraction. Nowadays, many kinds of synthetic dyes are widely added to food products and should be strictly monitored and regulated like other food additives.

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