Viral vectors are engineered viruses that are used to deliver genetic material into cells for various applications, such as gene therapy, vaccine development, and biotechnology research. These viruses ...

Sulfolobus islandicus, an archaeal model organism, offers unique advantages for metabolic engineering and synthetic biology applications owing to its ability to thrive under low pH and high ...

Cyanophycin is a versatile nitrogen storage polymer naturally synthesised by many bacteria. Composed of a poly-L-aspartate backbone with covalently attached L-arginine residues, this biopolymer ...

Future research aims to enhance TALEN's efficiency and specificity, potentially combining it with CRISPR or base editing technologies for advanced genetic engineering applications. Despite its ...

Discoveries in biotechnology have significantly improved our world in many ways—with the development of novel vaccines to curb pandemics, immunotherapies for cancer, environmental solutions, and other ...

The Certificate Program in Experimental Biotechnology program prepares students for employment opportunities in biotechnology, as researchers in academia or the biotechnology industry. It provides ...

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Biotechnology is the use of biology to make useful products, solve problems, and improve quality of life for all. In only one year, you can earn your Master of Science in Biotechnology degree through ...

"Biotechnology" is a term commonly applied to the development of new medicines and therapies, the development of genetically modified plants, biofuels, biological treatment, or the production of ...

Farming has become a challenge to smallholder farmers in many parts of the country. This is due to unpredictable weather and inaccessible climate-smart farm input. In recent months, climate ...