It is easy to forget that the extraordinary human that is Carl Sagan has not been with us for over 20 years now, having died from pneumonia in the winter of 1996 at the age of just 62. It is easy to forget that, because – like the man himself – his legacy speaks with an unfaltering voice that threatens to inspire even the harshest of critics and the staunchest of oppositions.
Spicy food, what’s not to love? Spice excite the taste buds of some in a way that no other flavor comes close to, while others shy away from turning their mouths into fiery cauldrons of pain. So what is it that defines our preference, could it be simply an acquired taste, or is there a genetic factor to it?
A simple yet extremely versatile tool, ion exchange systems are used to separate specific ions across a wide range of processes: synthesis, research, mining, even agriculture. Whether you’re a biochemist who needs some precious protein purified or an engineer looking...
‘Evidence never lies.’ Criminal Minds, CSI, Law & Order – the popularity of crime television shows might have a bit to do with how the audience gets a little taste of forensic technology. After all, not many people out there...
Ever heard of the term bioinformatics? It’s an interdisciplinary field of science that combines different topics such as biology, computer science, mathematics and statistics. In a world where data is being generated at a faster rate than we can process,...
qPCR – also known as Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction – is currently the gold standard for detection and quantification of RNA in a small number of tissues. However, the technique itself depends on a range of factors; let’s take a look...
