SBE Update: Enhancing Bioprocessing
Miriam Cortes-Caminero
CEP: November 2009
The October 2007 issue of CEP featured a 20-page Society for Biological Engineering (SBE) Special Section entitled "From Chinese Hamsters to Therapeutic Proteins,"and a cute little Chinese hamster graced the cover...
Using Genomic Tools to Improve the Production of Biologics
Nitya M. Jacob, Wei-Shou Hu, Bernard Liat Wen Loo, and Miranda Yap , Wei shou Hu
Recombinant DNA technology transforms mammalian cells into factories for protein-based therapeutics. New techniques provide chemical engineers with a better understanding of the process as well as the cells themselves.
Your Personal Genome for $1,000?
IBM scientists from four fields — nanofabrication, microelectronics, physics and biology — are collaborating to develop a “DNA transistor” that could make obtaining a personalized genome analysis easier, faster, and cheaper — ultimately as low as $...
Principles of Bioprocess Control
Joseph S. Alford
The use of complex living organisms, process variation, and lack of real-time measurements of key parameters are some of the challenges involved in automating a bioprocess. This article explains an indirect approach to monitoring and controlling a...
ChemShow Experts Look to the Future
Matthew McKeon-Slattery
Industry experts share their opinions on what they consider to be important recent breakthroughs and what they predict will be next for the CPI.
Beware of Errors in Numerical Problem-Solving
Michael B. Cutlip, Michael Elly, Mordechai Shacham
Understand how to detect and prevent common errors when using mathematical software tools.
Wastewater Treatment: Understanding the Activated Sludge Process
Mark Sustarsic
The activated sludge process is used to treat waste streams that are high in organics and biodegradable compounds. Here are some principles of design and operation.
Ace the Interview
Lisa L. Walker
Few situations can be more anxiety-provoking than a job interview. Although the skills required for a successful interview may not come naturally, they can be honed — with practice, introspection, and informed preparation.
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