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
Protein Structure and Stability
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn what makes up protein structure and how factors, like temperature and pH affect a protein’s stability. You
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
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,
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 Folding
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn why protein folding is important to how a protein functions. You will also learn how a protein
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
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
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
Nucleic Acids
RNA interference
Core Concepts – RNA Interference In this article, you will be able to understand how RNA interference works, and its benefits for human research. Topics
The DNA Tautomer: B-DNA, A-DNA, and Z-DNA
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the structure and biochemical properties of each DNA tautomer: B-DNA, A-DNA, and Z-DNA. Topics Covered in
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
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.
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn all about deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). We begin with an introduction to DNA and an analysis of its
PCR: Polymerase Chain Reaction
Core Concepts In this article, we learn all about the Polymerase Chain Reaction, better known as PCR, including its history, detailed mechanisms, and practical use.
Understanding the Complexities of RNA Processing
Core Concept In this article, you will learn about RNA Processing, including its significance and applications. After reading this article, you will be able to
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
Metabolism
Photosynthesis
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the different stages, key enzymes, and significance of photosynthesis. Understanding this process not only reveals how
Citric Acid Cycle Explained
Core Concepts The citric acid cycle, also known as the tricarboxylic acid cycle or the Krebs Cycle, is a catabolic aerobic process that living organisms
Photosynthesis – Equation, Formula & Products
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn all about photosynthesis. We begin with an introduction to photosynthesis and its balanced chemical equation. Then, we
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
What is Gluconeogenesis?
Core Concepts In this article, you will be able to define what is gluconeogenesis, explain its tissue-specific roles (e.g. liver vs skeletal muscle), outline several
The Calvin Cycle
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the different stages, key enzymes, and significance of the Calvin cycle in plant metabolism. Understanding the
Metabolic Pathways
Core Concepts In this article, you will be able to understand how metabolic pathways work and the most important ones. You will also be able
Ketogenesis
Core Concepts The following article will discuss ketogenesis, a metabolic pathway responsible for producing ketones, which provide an alternate source of energy in the body.