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Coaxial Cylindrical Bellows Enable Precision in Vacuum Systems

The invention concerns both a device and a process for linear movements with good coaxial precision and high airtightness in vacuum environment.Further…

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New Wall Coating Substance Enhances Room Humidity Control

The invention concerns a substance to treat various building materials with the purpose of enhancing their hygroscopic properties, thus ensuring a passive…

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Innovative Metal-Foam Sandwiches: New Forming Process Developed

Cottbus College of Applied Sciences (BTU Cottbus) recently developed and tested a process for forming metal-foam sandwiches (foam-coated aluminium or other…

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New Agents Targeting Common Colds and Coronaviral Diseases

Human coronaviruses (HcoV) are the major cause of diseases of the upper respiratory tract in humans. Apart from the common cold these include e.g. the…

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Effective Low-Molecular NO-Synthase Inhibitors Unveiled

The substances of the invention are highly effective low-molecular NO-synthases inhibitors. They can be synthesised easily and inexpensively in high purity via…

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New Inhibitors Target 11beta-HSD1 for Diabetes and Metabolic Health

The crucial point in glucocorticoid related diseases, including type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, hyperglycaemia, arteriosclerosis, dementia,…

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Laryngeal Mask: Simplifying Intubation with Integrated Tube

Laryngeal mask to secure the airways, allowing fast, easy to handle and inexpensive intubation with a standard endotracheal tube.Further Information: PDF Patent- und Verwertungsagentur für die Wissenschaftlichen Einrichtungen in Schleswig-Holstein GmbH (PVA SH)…

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Enhancing Cellular Uptake of Nucleic Acids for Therapy

The invention relates to a method and a pharmaceutical formation for improving the cellular uptake of nucleic acids, particularly nucleic acid agents.

It is…

Life & Chemistry

New Cardiac Arrhythmia Mechanism Uncovered by Researchers

But why has not been understood. Ulrike Lisewski, Dr. Yu Shi, Michael Radke and Professor Michael Gotthardt of the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine…

Environmental Conservation

Global warming's ecosystem double whammy

Plants and soils act like sponges for atmospheric carbon dioxide, but new research finds that one abnormally warm year can suppress the amount of carbon…

Studies and Analyses

New NEJM Study: Colon Cancer Screening Frequency Insights

In a study published in the Sept. 18, 2008, New England Journal of Medicine, researchers led by Thomas F. Imperiale, M.D., of the Indiana University School of…

Life & Chemistry

Scientists Discover Genes That Regulate Stem Cell Function

This research, conducted with the flatworm planaria, highlights the genetic similarity between these invertebrates and mammals in the mechanisms by which stem…

Health & Medicine

Cutting Calories May Reduce Muscle Loss in Aging Adults

A restricted-calorie diet, when started in early adulthood, seems to stymie a mitochondrial mishap that may contribute to muscle loss in aging adults, the…

Physics & Astronomy

Fast Water Transport in Nanotubes Explained by Simulations

“Extraordinarily fast transport of water in carbon nanotubes has generally been attributed to the smoothness of the nanotube walls and their hydrophobic, or…

Earth Sciences

Arctic Sea Ice Hits Second Lowest Level Since 2008

While slightly above the record-low minimum set on Sept. 16, 2007, this season further reinforces the strong negative trend in summertime sea ice extent…

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Stem Cells Could Unlock Breast Cancer Protection in Young Mothers

Women who have children young, at least before the age of 30, reduce their risk of developing breast cancer, said Dr. Yi Li, a professor in the Lester and Sue…

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