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TCM liquid fermentation has become a core technology in the global health industry, revitalizing precious traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs). Once rare, hard-to-absorb, and long-cycle to cultivate, five popular herbs—Phellinus linteus, Dendrobium, Poria cocos, Panax ginseng, and Cordyceps—have completed a remarkable transformation from “luxury rarities” to “affordable staples” through precise regulation in fermentation tanks. TCM liquid […]

In the wave of biomanufacturing, pilot-scale platforms are highly anticipated – they serve as the “bridge” connecting laboratory research and industrial production, and are a crucial link in facilitating the implementation of innovative results. However, the ideal is overly optimistic while the reality is quite harsh. The production lines of many pilot-scale platforms are overly

Penicillin was first discovered in 1928. It almost never became useful. Mass production was very difficult. It was not until 1944 that deep-tank fermentation technology made large-scale manufacturing possible. At its core, bioreactors have always been valuable. They “help produce target products on a large scale more efficiently.” Today, AI and automation are making this

Synthetic biology is an interdisciplinary field. It combines biology, engineering, computer science, and physical chemistry. Education in this field is facing unprecedented challenges. Traditional disciplinary barriers exist. They make it hard for students to connect fragmented knowledge. So students cannot systematically design and build complex biological systems. To solve this challenge, a new training framework

In the early morning in Bozhou, Anhui, the traditional Chinese medicine market is busy. Farmers push carts full of herbs through the streets, and buyers carefully pick high-quality raw materials. This “Capital of Chinese Medicine” has a thousand-year history of traditional Chinese medicine. It is now seeing big changes in traditional Chinese medicine fermentation. These

Companies in the pharmaceutical, food, and biofuels industries all face the same problem: how to make more, waste less, and stay ahead of the competition. A packed-bed bioreactor takes on that problem head-on. This design allows for a high cell density and long, stable operation, which is what businesses need.  Still, a lot of people

The question of “how does a bioreactor work” is more common nowadays than ever before in modern biotechnology. The bioreactor definition is straightforward: it is a container that creates an environment for the growth of cells, microbes, or tissues. However, behind such simplicity lies advanced engineering, mixing, aeration, sensors, and automation. Are you setting up

Choosing between the many types of fermenters isn’t as simple as it sounds. One design might be great for brewing or enzymes, while another works better for large-scale pharmaceuticals. Making the wrong pick can cost both time and money. If you’ve been wondering which fermenter suits your needs, you’re in the right place. Here, everything is

There’s a growing demand for reproducible, scalable, and high-quality cell growth in today’s fast-paced biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Whether organizations are producing therapeutic proteins, vaccines, or stem cell therapies, the cell culture bioreactor is the gold standard for consistent results.   Unlike flasks or plates, a bioreactor cell culture system provides a controlled environment, better

In the fields of biotechnology and industrial microbiology, fermentation process plays a crucial role in producing various products—from medicines and biofuels to food and drinks. As the demand for sustainable and scalable biological production grows, modern bioreactor fermentation systems have completely changed how we handle microbial growth and product synthesis. Narrow Definition of “Fermentation” In