At least 40 mutations in the MTHFR gene have been identified in people with homocystinuria, a disorder in which the body is unable to process homocysteine and methionine properly. People with this condition often develop eye problems, abnormal blood clotting, skeletal abnormalities, and cognitive problems.
1) Refers to a flavorful coating that forms on food as it is cooked. The glaze may be the result of basting food with a liquid, such as a meat stock, during the cooking process. 2) A glaze may also refer to foods that are coated with substances to give them a more substantial coating, such as a covering of chocolate. Glazes can also be created to make food items more aesthetically pleasing such as adding an egg wash to some baked goods to produce a shiny, golden brown glaze.
In the presence of heat, the glaze becomes a glassy coating which fuses to the surface. Glaze Firing-Firing done after glaze has been applied to bisque or (occasionally) greenware to produce a glass-like surface. Greenware-Raw, dry, unfired clay. Characterized by being very fragile. Pinch Construction-A construction technique in which the clay is pinched and manipulated with the fingers into the desired shape. Scoring-To join two pieces of clay, it is usually necessary to prepare the surfaces of each piece to create a strong bond where they meet.