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Water leads to chemical that gunks up biofuels production

Posted: Published on August 21st, 2014

Trying to understand the chemistry that turns plant material into the same energy-rich gasoline and diesel we put in our vehicles, researchers have discovered that water in the conversion process helps form an impurity which, in turn, slows down key chemical reactions. The study, which was reported online at the Journal of the American Chemical Society, can help improve processes that produce biofuels from plants. The study examines the conversion of bio-oil, produced from biomass such as wood chips or grasses, into transportation fuels. Researchers used computer simulations to explore what happens to a common bio-oil byproduct. Water, everywhere during biofuels production, turns the byproduct into an impurity that disrupts and blocks the reactions that lead to biofuels. The results apply not only to water but to related liquids in bio-oil such as alcohols and certain acids. The study provides a thorough view of the byproduct phenol reacting with catalysts. Catalysts are what chemists use to speed up the reactions that convert plants into fuels, reactions that occurred deep in the Earth over millions of years and gave us the fossil fuels we use today. "We are getting to the heart of the fundamentals of biofuels catalysis," said co-author Roger … Continue reading →

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North American Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Devices Market worth $5.9 Billion by 2018 – Research …

Posted: Published on August 21st, 2014

(PRWEB) August 21, 2014 The "North American Interventional Cardiology & Peripheral Vascular Devices Market by Angioplasty Balloon (Plain/Old, Cutting), Stent (Bioabsorbable, Drug-Eluting), Catheter (IVUS, OCT), IVC Filter (Retrievable), Endovascular Stent Graft - Forecast to 2018" analyzes and studies the major market drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the U.S. and Canada. Browse 108 market data tables and 24 figures spread through 245 pages and in-depth TOC http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/north-american-interventional-cardiology-peripheral-vascular-devices-market-138691746.html Early buyers will receive 10% customization on this report. The North American peripheral vascular devices market is expected to reach $5,947.5 million by 2018, at a CAGR of 2.9% during 2013 to 2018.The decreasing incidences of coronary angioplasties and the increasing peripheral intervention procedures have impacted the surgical equipment market significantly in North America. For More Inquiries Click Here @ http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Enquiry_Before_Buying.asp?id=138691746 The risk of restenosis in angioplasty procedures encourages the adoption of novel technologies to minimize post-surgical complications. Amongst various surgical devices, bioabsorbable stents were found to be a major breakthrough in the market. The bioabsorbable stents market is expected to witness a significant CAGR of 62.2% during the forecast period. The success achieved during the ongoing studies is also anticipated to spur the market adoption. The North American interventional cardiology and peripheral devices … Continue reading →

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J-Biotech To Develop Biotechnology Industrial Park In Senai

Posted: Published on August 21st, 2014

JOHOR BAHARU, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Johor Biotechnology and Biodiversity Corporation (J-Biotech) will build a biotechnology industrial park to attract more related industry players to Johor. Its chief executive officer Wan Amir Jeffery Wan Abdul Majid said the construction of the park would start early next year and the first phase was expected for completion in 2017. Senai has been picked to house the world-class biotechnology park due to several factors. "Senai has been selected as it is regarded as a strategic location especially from the aspect of logistics, besides having other facilities such as airport, cargo and good road network. "When completed, the Johor Biotechnology Park will house J-Biotech's headquarters, biotechnology lab, incubator and others," he said to reporters Thursday. Apart from that, the biotechnology park will also be equipped with a regional collection, processing and distribution centre. Wan Amir Jeffery said the collection facility would become a one-stop centre before products from the biotechnology park are distributed to other places. He said the construction of the biotechnology park as well as the provision of facilities would assist in attracting local and foreign investors in the biotechnology industry to the state. -- BERNAMA Read this article: J-Biotech To Develop … Continue reading →

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Biotechnology investment key to agric devt

Posted: Published on August 21st, 2014

Business News of Thursday, 21 August 2014 Source: B&FT Agricultural scientists say it has become imperative for policymakers to uphold modern biotechnology with substantial research funding to empower it as a key rudiment to subdue the growing challenges confronting agricultural productivity in the country over the years. According to the scientists, agriculture faces serious challenges: such as dwindling labour forces, low productivity, climate change, finite resources, rapid population growth, energy crisis, problems of global trade and inequalities, as well as excessive pressure on natural resources -- and therefore biotechnology remains the perfect antidote to make the sector competitive. This came to light during a three-day training workshop held at Ejisu in the Ahanti Region for selected media practitioners from the Northern sector of the country. The workshop, organised by Programme Biosafety Systems in collaboration with its partners, focused on agricultural journalism, biotechnology, biosafety, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Dr. Hans Adu-Dapaah, Director CSIR-Crops Research Institute, said agricultural biotechnology applications reduce maturation time, increase nutrients-yield and ensure stress tolerance. He added that it also ensures environmental sustenance, and improves resistance to diseases, pests and herbicide. He said though Ghana has over the years seen some level of biotechnology in agriculture, the … Continue reading →

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Biomathematics: the great frontier of the 21st century?

Posted: Published on August 21st, 2014

A cancer cell: Systems Biology Ireland is designing new therapeutic approaches based on a systems-level, mechanistic understanding of cellular networks Once upon a time, biology meant zoology and botany, the study of animals and plants. The invention of the microscope shifted the emphasis to the level of cells, and more recently the focus has been at the molecular level. Traditionally, the life sciences were attractive for young people who were passionate about science but who disliked mathematics or felt they were not good at it. But mathematics now plays a vital role in biology, and students need mathematical skills. Biological systems are hugely complex, but simple mathematical models can isolate and elucidate key elements and processes and predict crucial aspects of behaviour. Many problems in biology have been solved using mathematics already developed in other areas network analysis, group theory, differential equations, probability, chaos theory and combinatorics but completely new mathematical techniques may be required to solve some tough problems in the life sciences. The shape of a protein is an essential factor in determining its functions. For example, haemoglobin has a complex folded shape that enables it to pick up an oxygen molecule and drop it where it is … Continue reading →

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University of Queensland to spend $2.4M on Flashlite

Posted: Published on August 21st, 2014

The Flashlite system will support research efforts in astrophysics The University of Queensland will spend up to $2.4 million on its latest high performance computer for intensive data crunching across multiple research areas, including astrophysics, climate change, geonomics, and computational chemistry. The university issued an invitation to offer on Thursday for the supply of a Flashlite system, which will be housed at its Polaris data centre in Springfield. Last month, the university asked vendors to bid for a contract to supply a high performance parallel Phi Cluster to support research at the Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology. Flashlite will be designed specifically for data-intensive scientific research and support applications that need very high performance secondary memory and large amounts of main memory. It will maximise input output operations per second (IOPS) while achieving competitive floating point operations per second (FLOPS) ratings, the university said. This will produce a balanced system for applications that exploit parallelism, high-speed arithmetic, and high performance IO, the university said. The machine will incorporate novel software and/or hardware mechanisms that provide seamless access to data regardless of its location, making it easier to build new data-intensive applications, while supporting legacy codes using familiar techniques. Read … Continue reading →

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Greys Anatomy Season 11 Spoilers: Premiere Photo Of Young Meredith Released Online; New Scoop On Half-Sister Margaret

Posted: Published on August 21st, 2014

"Grey's Anatomy" set to feature flashbacks in the Season 11 premiere. ABC/Grey's Anatomy Greys Anatomy will be returning with another thrilling installment when the long-running ABC series airs its highly anticipated eleventh season on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 8 p.m. EDT. According to reports, Shonda Rhimes, creator of the Emmy-award winning drama, is bringing the heat as well as the flashbacks to the upcoming season. Kate Burton, who will be reprising her role as Ellis Grey during the Season 11 premiere, dished to TVLine that fans will get a chance to go back in time during episode 1.The actress explained that the flashback will help contextualize the shocking storyline of her and Dr. Richard Webbers love child, Maggie. During the Season 10 finale viewers were overwhelmed with emotions as they were forced to say farewell to the sassy Cristina Yang. However, the heartbreaking goodbye didnt stop Rhimes from giving fans the cliffhanger of a lifetime. During the final moments of the finale, the show creator had Dr. Webber and Yangs replacement, Margaret, have a heart-to-heart moment while sitting outside Grey Sloan Memorial hospital. Margaret revealed the only reason she applied for Yangs position is because her mother, who she never … Continue reading →

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Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery Expands Its Reach in Texas

Posted: Published on August 20th, 2014

Houston, TX (PRWEB) August 20, 2014 The award-winning plastic surgery group, The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS), has expanded its presence throughout Houston to a third office, located in Katy, Texas in the Mann Eye Institute and Laser Center building. ACPS plastic surgeon Dr. Rolando Morales said the expansion is a natural step forward for ACPS, which has risen to become one of the largest, most respected private cosmetic plastic surgery practices in the state since its establishment in 1996 by plastic surgeons Dr. Christopher Patronella, Dr. Henry Mentz and Dr. German Newall. ACPS was even better than I expected, said Morales, who joined the practice two years ago after graduating from the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Integrated program at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas. I could see their innovation, and my goal was to further expand the groups presence as the gold standard of excellence in aesthetic surgery throughout Houston. The founding partners have built a tremendous foundation; we have an amazing reputation and a great practice. Building upon that is just a matter of execution. In spearheading ACPSs expansion, Morales plans to infuse the groups reputation for surgical innovation, exceptional results and premier patient … Continue reading →

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New Stem Cell Facial Unveiled at Botanica Day Spa

Posted: Published on August 20th, 2014

Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) August 20, 2014 Botanica Day Spa has unveiled their first-ever stem cell facial. Utilizing the new and popular stem cell line from Pevonia, the anti-aging treatment effectively targets fine lines and wrinkles and naturally repairs the skin. The spa also recently announced August specials, highlighting the new service by offering clients a complimentary dermaplaning session with the purchase of the stem cell facial. Pevonia continues to be a global leader in natural, botanical-based skincare and aging solutions. The Stem Cells Phyto-Elite collection, launched just last month, features two unique plant-based stem cell sources for skin repair and the reversal of signs of aging. According to Pevonia, the new line contains a concentration of stem cells that may be up to ten times higher than any other currently available product. Stem cells from the Argan tree work to improve skin elasticity while stem cells from the European Comfrey Root speed up skin cell renewal. Take a few moments to learn more about the science: What is a plant stem cell? Aging appears in different ways, but commonly its seen in the form of wrinkles, loss of elasticity and progressively thinner skin over time, said Gen Obolensky, owner at … Continue reading →

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Laser surgery shows promise in halting seizures in epilepsy sufferers

Posted: Published on August 20th, 2014

PLEASANTON -- Justin Wan is not one to radiate unfettered optimism or make bold statements about his future. More than 10 years of battling epilepsy will do that to a person who never knows when the next seizure will strike. Wan can't drive, swim alone or live by himself. Crossing streets, taking a bath, riding a bike and new environments in general can pose unforeseen perils and pitfalls. This time last year, Wan, 20, often couldn't make it more than week without an epileptic attack and his senses were dulled by heavy doses of anti-seizure medications. But today, the only outward sign that he suffered from debilitating seizures is a small staple scar on the top of his head, hidden by a headful of thick black hair -- where surgeons in December inserted a tiny laser that zapped out a lesion in his brain. He hasn't had a seizure since. "It was on this side somewhere," the San Jose State junior said, feeling around with his fingers on his cranium's right side. "I was prepared for anything to backfire, but so far, everything is fine," Wan said, reaching for his family's wooden coffee table to give it a good knock … Continue reading →

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