UT Arlington undergrad recognized for 'green chemistry'
(University of Texas at Arlington) John Gurak, a junior at the University of Texas at Arlington, is one of less than 40 scholars nationwide to be awarded the $50,000 EPA National Center for Environmental Research's two-year fellowship for undergraduate study this year. Gurak is working on using riboflavin for "green chemistry." (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - August 28, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Nanotech roundup: a cheap oil guzzler, vitamin lasers, and quantum algae | Liesbeth Venema
A biocompatible laser and a material that can absorb 100 times its own weight in oil feature in this month's roundupSuck it upAerogel is a remarkable material. Made entirely from carbon, it is the lightest material on Earth, weighing a seventh as much as air. In addition, it can absorb 900 times its own weight in oil. Highly porous, ultralight solids such as this have many possible applications beyond mopping up oil spills – for example as electrodes in high-power rechargeable batteries, or protection against extreme heat, or for detecting gas pollutants.Researchers at the Harbin Institute of Technology in China have now...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 19, 2013 Category: Science Tags: theguardian.com Blogposts Oil spills Solar power Medical research Nanotechnology Physics Chemistry Environment Science Source Type: news
What are the Recommendations for Neuromaging Because of Headaches?
Discussion
Headaches are not only painful but can significantly affect the lives of patients and families. Education and support for patients is key to managing headaches. Detailed diaries not only help with initial diagnosis but also chronic management.
Common headache types include:
Tension headache
Location – bilateral
Intensity – mild or moderate
Description – non-pulsating tightening or pressure
Activities – not aggravated by usual activities
Duration – 30 minutes – continuous
Frequency – < 15 days/month for episodic tension headache, > 15 days per month for more than 3 mon...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - July 15, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Everything You Need to Know About Yogurt
Yogurt, yoghurt or yoguhurt, they all refer to the same thing - a milk product requiring bacterial fermentation during the production process. The beneficial bacteria (also known as yogurt cultures) acts on the lactose in milk to give yogurt a distinct texture and tangy flavor.
This unique dairy product is rich in protein, calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 but the nutrient content of yogurt varies, depending on the production process.
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Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - July 1, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Vitamin B2 May Be An Antidote To Cyanide Poisoning
With the remains of a recent lottery winner having been exhumed for foul play related to cyanide poisoning, future winners might wonder what they can do to avoid the same fate. A new report in The FASEB Journal involving zebrafish suggests that riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, may mitigate the toxic effects of this infamous poison. In addition, the report shows that zebrafish are a viable model for investigating the effects of cyanide on humans. As with any research involving animal models, these findings are preliminary until thoroughly tested in clinical trials... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health Source Type: news
Zebrafish study suggests that vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is an antidote to cyanide poisoning
(Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology) With the remains of a recent lottery winner having been exhumed for foul play related to cyanide poisoning, future winners might wonder how they can avoid the same fate. A new report in The FASEB Journal involving zebrafish suggests that riboflavin may mitigate cyanide's toxic effects. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - April 30, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Whole-Wheat Pasta versus Inulin-Infused White Pasta: Is One Better for Me?
(HealthCastle.com) I’ve been buying inulin-infused white pasta (the SmartTM pasta) for years now. I remember the day I compared the nutrition facts on the boxes and thought, wow, these products are practically identical! Both Catelli’s SmartTM pasta and whole grain pastas contain the same amount of calories, fibre (8 grams!), protein and carbohydrate per 3/4 cup dry serving. As well, they’ve both been enriched with iron and B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folic acid.
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Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - March 26, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Comparative Transcriptome Analysis for Metabolic Engineering
Transcriptome profiling allows massively parallel analysis of the dynamic expression of all genes and captures the cell physiology and regulatory mechanism in a holistic manner. Compared to other “omic” techniques, transcriptome is more tractable and sensitive. Transcriptomics has profoundly promoted development and applications of metabolic engineering by analysis of cell metabolism at a system level. Our recent effort was performed on a comparative transcriptome profiling between a riboflavin-producing Bacillus subtilis strain RH33 and the wild-type strain B. subtilis 168 to rationally identify new targets fo...
Source: Springer protocols feed by Biotechnology - February 19, 2013 Category: Biotechnology Source Type: news
Quinoa brings riches to the Andes
Bolivian and Peruvian farmers sell entire crop to meet rising western demand, sparking fears of malnutritionA burst of colour on a monochromatic panorama, a field of flowering quinoa plants in the Bolivian desert is a thing of beauty. A plant ready for harvest can stand higher than a human, covered with knotty blossoms, from violet to crimson and ochre-orange to yellow.Quinua real, or royal quinoa, flourishes in the most hostile conditions, surviving nightly frosts and daytime temperatures upwards of 40C (104F). It is a high-altitude plant, growing at 3,600 metres above sea level and higher, where oxygen is thin, water is ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 14, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Dan Collyns Tags: Nutrition The Guardian Peru Americas World news Food & drink Bolivia Life and style Business Agriculture Nutrition and development Source Type: news
