Dr. Houston

Welcome to Dr. Houston's Corner. I understand that the subject of "enzymes" can be intimidating to some. This section of the site is intended to educate the lay public on enzymes and their uses. Having spent the better portion of my life researching enzymes gives me a great appreciation for their power and usefulness. I hope to instill that same appreciation in you.

Archive for October, 2008

Another Great DAN! Conference!

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Finally rested up from the San Diego trip to Defeat Autism Now. The conference was very well attended by both attendees and vendors. Houston Enzymes had a great spot on the conference floor by the Autism Research Institute booth. It was great seeing the "regular" attenders, customers, and new faces as well. I spoke to […] Continue Reading…

Enzyme Myths, Part 2

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Question: Are enzymes inactivated at temperatures higher than 118 Fahrenheit? Ah, the magical 118 number! When Edwin Howell wrote his book on enzymes, he concluded that at above 118 degrees Fahrenheit, all enzyme activity would cease. Remember, this was someone who wrote the bulk of his material between 1930 and 1950. Determining enzyme activity and temperature profiles […] Continue Reading…