Biochemistry
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Protein Sequencing
Core Concepts This article discusses protein sequencing and its techniques and applications in modern science. Topics Covered in Other Articles Introduction to Protein Sequencing Protein
The Drug Development Process
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn how the pharmaceutical drug development process transforms the idea of a treatment into a full-fledged medicine ready
Hemoglobin
Core Concepts Hemoglobin, made up of four iron containing subunits that bind to oxygen, plays a role in many biological processes, including that of respiratory
The Drug Discovery Process
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about various strategies for discovering new biopharmaceutical drugs, and how drug discovery fits into the greater drug
The Chemistry Behind Coronaviruses
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the pathophysiology of coronaviruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, from a biochemical perspective. You will explore how these
Proteins and Enzymes
A Journey into Protein Synthesis: Transcription, Translation, and Beyond
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the Process of Protein Synthesis, including its significance and applications. After reading this article, you will
Protein Sequencing
Core Concepts This article discusses protein sequencing and its techniques and applications in modern science. Topics Covered in Other Articles Introduction to Protein Sequencing Protein
Amino Acid Chart
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about the 20 amino acid structures, along with their important biochemical properties. Topics Covered in Other Articles
Enzymes – Function and Types
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the functions, mechanics, and types of one of the most important biomolecules: enzymes. Topics Covered in
Proteins and Amino Acids
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn what proteins are and how they are useful to life. You will also learn about the building
Hemoglobin
Core Concepts Hemoglobin, made up of four iron containing subunits that bind to oxygen, plays a role in many biological processes, including that of respiratory
Biological Macromolecules
Core Concepts In this article, you will be able to describe the chemical composition and function of the four primary biological macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins,
Protein Secondary Structures
Core Concepts This article provides insight to the different secondary structures of proteins, including alpha-helices, beta sheets, and beta turns and loops. The Building Blocks
Nucleic Acids
Genetic Code in Biology
Core Concepts In this article, we learn about how the Genetic Code translates DNA triplets into proteins and deals with DNA mutations. Topics Covered in
Nucleic Acids
Core Concepts In this article, you will be able to understand nucleic acids, their conformation and composition, their functions, and the different types. You will
tRNA Activation
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about tRNA activation, the enzymes that facilitate it, and the steps in the tRNA activation reaction. Concepts
Gene Expression
Core Concepts This article will help you understand how the transcription of RNA molecules, which code for proteins or perform other roles as non-coding RNA
Plasmids
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn to understand what plasmids are, the different types, and their applications in the medical and scientific world.
DNA Replication in Biology
Core Concepts of DNA Replication In this tutorial, you will learn about DNA replication, why it is important in cells, and its process. Topics Covered
Mutations
Core Concepts In this article, you will be able to understand what mutations are and how they occur. After reading this article you’ll know their
Biological Macromolecules
Core Concepts In this article, you will be able to describe the chemical composition and function of the four primary biological macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins,
Metabolism
Pentose Phosphate Pathway
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about an important metabolic pathway called Pentose Phosphate Pathway (PPP) and how it contributes to other metabolic
Allosteric Regulation
Core Concepts In this article, we will learn about allosteric regulation, including allosteric inhibition and allosteric activation. We will look at examples of allosteric regulation
Transcriptional Regulation
Core Concepts This article discusses transcriptional regulation, its mechanisms, and the cellular pathways commonly influenced by transcriptional regulation. Topics Covered in Other Articles Introduction to
Cell Metabolism: The Energetic Machinery of Life
Core Concept In this article, you will learn about Cell Metabolism, including its significance and applications. After reading this article, you will be able to
What is a Neurotransmitter? Types and Functions
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn all about neurotransmitters. We begin with an introduction to neurotransmitters and an explanation of how they work.
tRNA Activation
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about tRNA activation, the enzymes that facilitate it, and the steps in the tRNA activation reaction. Concepts
Lipid Metabolism
Core Concepts In this article you will be able to fully understand the fascinating procoess of lipid metabolism. At the end of this article you
Transcription Factors
Core Concepts: Transcription Factors The role of transcription factors is to turn genes on and off. In this article you will be able to understand