Archive for the ‘How Stuff Works’ Category
The Basics: How Does DNA Ligation Work?
by Nick on October 31, 2007
It takes a real effort to keep your basic knowledge of molecular and cell biology fresh, in addition to everything else you have to do. Wouldn't it be great to if there was a place where you could find easy-to-read articles that (read on...)
Why Do Enzymes Have Optimal Temperatures?
by Nick on October 11, 2007
Every biologist is familiar with the profile of the rate of an enzymatic reaction versus temperature as shown in the figure. We know that enzymes from E.coli or warm-blooded animals tend to have an optimum around 37°C while (read on...)
