Project-Biology

A collection of 2 posts

2 Feb 2025 • 1 min read

In insulin’s footsteps: engineering fluorescent proteins in bacteria

Diabetes, known since ancient Egypt as the "sweet disease," was once treated with starvation — limiting patients to just 240 calories a day (roughly half the size of a Snickers bar). In 1921, insulin was discovered in dog pancreases, sparking a revolution in insulin production from pigs and cows.

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11 Apr 2024 • 1 min read

Protecting Fish: Identifying Oomycete Growth Inhibitors

Oomycetes are fungus-like eukaryotes that pose a significant threat to freshwater environments as they can infect freshwater animals like crayfish and salmon. Salmon farmers have reported up to 50% of their stock being lossed due to infections by Oomycetes. Conventional methods of controlling such infections often involve using harmful chemicals.

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