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20080199940 | Farnesyl dibenzodiazepinone and processes for its production - This invention relates to a novel farnesylated dibenzodiazepinone, named ECO-04601, its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and derivatives, and to methods for obtaining such compounds. One method of obtaining the ECO-04601 compound is by cultivation of a novel strain of | 08-21-2008 |
20080199941 | FUSOBACTERIUM POLYPEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides isolated polypeptides isolatable from a | 08-21-2008 |
20080206839 | Use of Thermophilic Sulphate-Reducing Archaea For the Implementation of a Process For the Degradation of Hydrocarbons - The aim of the invention is to use sulphate-reducing thermophilic archaeobacteria for carrying out a method for degrading linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, when necessary sulphur, aromatic hydrocarbons under anaerobic conditions. | 08-28-2008 |
20080220501 | Continuous Culture Apparatus With Mobile Vessel, Allowing Selection of Filter Cell Variants - Method and device that increases the rate of reproduction (through increased speed of reproduction and/or increased reproductive yield) of living cells in suspension or of any culturable organisms through the process of natural selection, said device comprising: a) a flexible, sterile tube ( | 09-11-2008 |
20080299643 | Systems and Methods for Large-Scale Production and Harvesting of Oil-Rich Algae - Systems and methods for the growing of microorganisms such as algae, yeast, and bacteria are described. Seed fermentation units are associated with final fermentation ponds in various arrangements. Continuous, semicontinuous, fed batch, and batch modes of operation of the seed and final fermentations are included. Harvest methods for the cellular material and related products are described. | 12-04-2008 |
20080311644 | Amino Methylated 2-Pyridinones - Novel amino methylated 2-pyridinones, precursors, intermediates, and derivatives; the methods for the preparation of the same; uses of the same for inhibiting pili formation in bacteria; and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds are described in this application. The present compounds may be employed to inhibit biofilm formation and thereby inhibit adherence of bacteria to a host cell. | 12-18-2008 |
20090029442 | ESTROGENIC SUBSTANCE DEGRADABLE MICROORGANISM AND USE THEREOF - A microorganism capable of degrading an estrogenic substance contained in wastewater and the like; a method for the simple and effective degradation of an estrogenic substance contained in domestic wastewater, wastewater discharged from a livestock farm, or the like by using the microorganism; and an apparatus for achieving the degradation are provided. An estrogenic substance-degrading microorganism which belongs to the genus | 01-29-2009 |
20090035840 | THERMACETOGENIUM PHAEUM CONSORTIUM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MATERIALS WITH ENHANCED HYDROGEN CONTENT - An isolated microbial consortium is described that includes a first microbial consortium having | 02-05-2009 |
20090081763 | Novel protein-deamidating enzyme, microorganism producing the same, gene encoding the same, production process therefor, and use thereof - A method for the production of an enzyme, which comprises culturing in a medium a strain that belongs to a bacterium classified into Cytophagales or Actinomycetes, or a new bacterium | 03-26-2009 |
20090087896 | Live bacteria liquid product applicator and remote management system therefore - An applicator machine for applying a liquid carrier having live bacteria suspended therein, which are in a dormant state, to a target host comprising a pump having inlet and discharge sides, with the inlet side of the pump being in fluid communication with the liquid carrier. A first fluid conduit extends from the discharge side of the pump to an air induction nozzle which is in communication with a source of air under pressure. A flow control is imposed in the first conduit for adjusting the amount of liquid carrier passing therethrough. The pump and the air supply for the air induction nozzle are operatively connected to a power supply. The pump, when activated, causes the liquid carrier to be pumped to the air induction nozzle wherein the liquid carrier is mixed with air to create small droplets thereof for spraying onto the target host. A remote management system for the machine(s) is also provided. | 04-02-2009 |
20090093042 | BIOFILTER MEDIA TO REMOVE ODOUR CAUSING COMPOUNDS FROM WASTE GAS STREAMS - A biofilter media has one or more of a set of desired physical characteristics. The set of physical characteristics includes a sphericity of 0.75 to 1, a particle size of 1 to 16 or 4 to 8 mm, a uniformity coefficient of 2 or less and a surface area of 800 to 2000 m | 04-09-2009 |
20090130740 | Automated biological growth and dispensing system - An automated biological growth and dispensing system utilizing a modular growing tank which is removable for replacement by another growing tank. Mechanisms for the delivery of air, water and/or nutrients are adapted to permit the growing tank to be readily coupled and uncoupled for easy and inexpensive replacement. Mechanisms for agitation may be integral and removable with the growing tank or may be adapted for a quick connection and disconnection with the growing tank. The growing tank may be disposable and each new growing tank may be provided as a sealed container including a starting amount of a biomass and/or nutrient. | 05-21-2009 |
20090170185 | CHOLESTEROL ABSORPTION INHIBITOR - To provide a bacterium belonging to the genus | 07-02-2009 |
20090203115 | Hydroponic Growing Enclosure and Method for Growing, Harvesting, Processing and Distributing Algae, Related Microrganisms and their By Products - Systems and methods for hydroponically growing microorganisms within a self-contained air-supported structure, in which microorganisms are grown in an organic slurry, harvested, and processed to obtain and process and distribute molecules useful for biofuel or other purposes. | 08-13-2009 |
20090209023 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF ACETIC ACID BACTERIUM-TYPE CERAMIDE - [Problems] To provide a method for efficient production of an acetic acid bacterium-type ceramide which is expected to have physiological effects such as making skin beautiful, by increasing the content of ceramide contained in cells of an acetic acid bacterium. | 08-20-2009 |
20090258408 | Method for the isolation of spiroplasma in mammals - The present invention is directed to a method of isolating and culturing spiroplasma by obtaining a tissue sample from a bovine; inoculating embryonated eggs with the tissue sample; mixing fluid from the inoculated egg with culture media; culturing the media mixed with the egg fluid at approximately 32° C. for preferably greater than a month to establish a spiroplasma culture. | 10-15-2009 |
20090263884 | MULTI-ACTION DRAIN CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHOD - The present invention relates to aspects of drain cleaning compositions, methods, and systems involving multiple levels of attack to facilitate decomposition of clogs in pipe systems. Aspects of the invention relate to a multi-action drain cleaning composition including chemical and biological components capable of producing an exothermic reaction, an oxidation reaction, and an enzymatic reaction. Generally, the chemical components act immediately to clear a clog in a pipe system and the biological components act over a longer period of time to provide longer-term maintenance of the pipe system. Additional aspects of the invention relate to a composition for use as a component of a multi-action drain cleaner that includes bacteria selectively cultured to subsist in a peroxygen-rich environment, a high-heat environment, and/or a high-pH environment. A bio-film for reducing or preventing a buildup of organic material in a pipe system including a matrix and a selectively cultured bacteria is also provided. | 10-22-2009 |
20100009428 | CONTAINER, FROZEN MATERIAL PACKAGING BODY, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PACKAGING BODY - A frozen culture packaged body configured so that it does not deform or burst even if the content and gas in the container inflate due to a temperature difference between before and after forming a frozen culture within the body, wherein the frozen culture packaged body is capable of performing hygienic administration of the content within, and wherein the frozen culture packaged body has a vent port covered with a filter material having microbial impermeability and air permeability is formed at least in a portion of the container. | 01-14-2010 |
20100015688 | NOVEL MICROORGANISM CAPABLE OF DEGRADING DIPHENYLARSINIC ACID - Disclosed are: a microorganism capable of degrading diphenylarsinic acid; a method for degrading diphenylarsinic acid by using the microorganism; a method for clean-up of a contaminated soil by using the microorganism; an agent for degrading diphenylarsinic acid, which comprises the microorganism; and a cleaning agent for a contaminated soil or groundwater, which comprises the microorganism. Specifically disclosed are: a microorganism belonging to the genus | 01-21-2010 |
20100035328 | NOVEL MICROORGANISM - The present invention provides a novel microorganism suitable for production of hydrogen. The microorganism according to the present invention is a Thermoanaerobacterium thermosaccharolyticum strain with an accession number of FERM BP-10793, or its mutants. | 02-11-2010 |
20100047898 | Mixing pipette - A pipette includes a tubular body having an internal passage, a first end and a second end. The tubular body is deformed inward to create a narrow constriction or slit within the internal passage of the pipette. When vacuum is applied to the pipette and a solution is drawn into the pipette, the slit increases the velocity of the solution while gently deforming and separating clumps of matter (e.g., colonies of bacteria) contained in the solution. As the deformed bacterial colony passes through the slit, the bacteria solution is mixed due to turbulent flow within the pipette created by the increase in velocity. Bacteria colony size is further reduced by alternating the pipette flow direction to cycle the bacteria through the slit two or more times. A sloped entrance to the slit also prevents the oily bacteria from clogging the slit during cycle reversals. | 02-25-2010 |
20100047899 | PROCESS FOR CELLULAR PRODUCTION OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUNDS - A process of increasing the cellular production of biologically active compounds is provided. The process is particularly useful for increasing antibiotic production by bacterial cells. The process includes the step of inhibiting the activity of methylmalonyl-CoA mutase. | 02-25-2010 |
20100068788 | NOVEL MICROORGANISM CAPABLE OF MICROBIALLY DECOMPOSING CHLORO-, METHYLTHIO- AND METHOXY-TRIAZINE AGRICHEMICALS - Disclosed are: a novel microorganism which can decompose a methylthiotriazine compound (particularly, simetryn, dimethametryn, prometryn), a chlorotriazine compound (particularly, simazine, atrazine, propazine) and a methoxytriazine compound (particularly, simeton, atraton, prometon) which have been frequently used as agrichemicals or the like; and a method for decomposing a methylthiotriazine compound, a chlorotriazine compound and/or a methoxytriazine compound by using the microorganism. Specifically disclosed are: a novel bacterium | 03-18-2010 |
20100086988 | NOVEL LACTIC ACID BACTERIA - The present invention relates to bacteria of a genus | 04-08-2010 |
20100099165 | Method for growing bacteria - A biomass generator useful for continuously growing and withdrawing bacteria to be used in a desired beneficial application, the generator having a bacteria growth chamber; water and nutrient inlet ports; upper and lower outlet ports; a recirculating pump withdrawing and reintroducing fluid to establish a vortex in the growth chamber while controlling foaming and pump cavitation; a low pressure air inlet line discharging air inside the growth chamber above the vortex; a fluid discharge line receiving bacteria-containing fluid from the upper outlet port of the growth chamber; a flush line discharging wash water into the fluid discharge line; and an electrical controller cooperating with solenoid-operated valves and a feeder mechanism to periodically introduce water and nutrients into the chamber, thereby simultaneously causing bacteria-containing fluid to be discharged from the growth chamber through the upper outlet port. A method for growing bacteria using the subject apparatus is also disclosed. | 04-22-2010 |
20100099166 | Compositions and Methods for Enhancing Plant Growth by Chemical Oxygenation of Soils - Chemical combinations known to be used for odor control are provisioned for enhancing growth of a plant. The chemical combinations preferably include a stable, aqueous solution of a surfactant and a chemical source of oxygen. There are numerous ways by which one could learn that such combinations have utility in odor control. In preferred methods a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, farmer or other entity is informed of such through reading a journal article or other publication, or by a receiving a letter, fax, or email. The combinations can be used to reduce consumption of irrigation water and to increase a crop yield, each by at least 5-25%, as a consequence of applying the solution to a soil. | 04-22-2010 |
20100151557 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ESTABLISHING AN ORGANISM - A method and device for establishing at least one plant in a first growing medium, comprising locating at least one device adjacent a first growing medium such that at least a portion of the or each said device is in contact with said first growing medium, the or each said device having a second growing medium contained within at least one substantially sealed bag, the or each bag having at least one first aperture and at least one second aperture therein, at least one of each of the first and second apertures being on substantially opposing sides of said bag. | 06-17-2010 |
20100159565 | Toxin-Eating Bacteria and Bioremediation - Bacteria that can use antibiotics as a carbon source are provided. Methods and bacteria useful for bioremediation are also provided. | 06-24-2010 |
20100178686 | Method and Apparatus for Providing a Photobioreactor - The present invention provides for a photobioreactor for the cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms and comprises a hydraulic circuit through which an aqueous solution containing culture of at least one type of photosynthetic organism circulates and gets exposed to a light source. The photobioreactor also comprises a means for feeding carbon dioxide into the system, a means for oxygen degasification, and a means for injecting nutrients into the system. The hydraulic circuit is comprised of two open receiving channels at the same relative elevation, a set of transparent or translucent tubes which connect receiving channels to each other, and at least one fluid moving device to move the fluid from the first to the second receiving channels through the tubes. Each receiving channel also comprises a dam which assists in maintaining two different surface levels of the aqueous solution within the upstream and downstream portions of each receiving channel. | 07-15-2010 |
20100190237 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR STORAGE OF BACTERIAL SUSPENSIONS - A medium composition is provided. The medium composition comprising about: NaCl/KCl 1.0-3.0%; Inositol/lactose/trehalose/dextran 0.5-7.0%; Mg/Ca 0.0-300 mM; Yeast Extract/Casamino acids 0.01-0.05%; BSA/egg albumin 0.02-1.0%; and Ethanol/methanol/propanol 0.1-3.5%. | 07-29-2010 |
20100216216 | MICROORGANISM OF CORYNEBACTERIUM GENUS HAVING RESISTANCE TO KANAMYCIN AND ENHANCED L-LYSINE PRODUCTIVITY AND METHOD OF PRODUCING L-LYSINE USING THE SAME - Provided are a microorganism of | 08-26-2010 |
20100240115 | BIOANALYTICAL ASSAY - A nanoparticle having a detectable feature and whose diameter is less than 200 nm, and which is coated with multiple specific binding reactants such that the affinity constant of the nanoparticle towards an analyte exceeds that of free binding reactant towards the analyte and/or the association rate constant between the nanoparticle and the analyte exceeds the association rate constant between the free binding reactant and the analyte. Also disclosed is a homogenous assay based on a first group labeled with a luminescent energy donor nanoparticle and a second group labeled with an energy acceptor compound, where the donor has a long excited state lifetime, and the increase or decrease, respectively, in the energy transfer from the donor to the acceptor resulting from shortening or lengthening, respectively, of the distance between these groups, is measured. | 09-23-2010 |
20100248331 | SELECTIVE GROWTH MEDIA - Disclosed is a method of selectively inhibiting for growth of non-target cells in a mixed population of target and non-target cells, the method comprising the steps of: (a) contacting the mixed population with a selective agent which comprises a carrier moiety linked by a scissile linkage to a toxic moiety; wherein the selective agent is able to enter non-target cells in which the scissile linkage is cleaved, releasing the toxic moiety to exert a toxic effect on the non-target cells causing inhibition of the growth of the non-target cells, whereas the selective agent is unable to enter target cells and/or the scissile linkage is not cleaved in target cells and/or toxic moiety, if released from the selective agent, does not exert a toxic effect on the target cell; and (b) culturing the cells in conditions which allow for growth of non-inhibited cells. | 09-30-2010 |
20100261255 | PROCESS, ADAPTED MICROBES, COMPOSITION AND APPARATUS FOR PURIFICATION OF INDUSTRIAL BRINE - Process for purifying brine including providing an aqueous brine solution comprising one or more inorganic salts, one or more organic compounds, and optionally one or more microbial nutrients other than microbial nutrients comprised in the one or more inorganic salts and the one or more organic compounds and conducting at least one unit operation for removing organic compounds from the aqueous brine solution provided in step (1) to obtain a first purified brine solution, wherein the at least one unit operation comprises contacting the aqueous brine solution with living microbes capable of oxidizing the organic compounds in the presence of oxygen. | 10-14-2010 |
20100279387 | METHOD FOR REMEDIATION OF SOIL CONTAINING CYANOGEN COMPOUND, AND MICROORGANISM FOR USE IN THE REMEDIATION METHOD - The present invention relates to a method for remediation of a cyanogen compound contained in a soil efficiently and reliably. The method comprises adding a microorganism which belongs to the genus | 11-04-2010 |
20100297735 | COMPOUND WS 727713 - The present invention relates to a new compound useful as a modulator of melanocortin receptors. In particular, the present invention relates to a compound WS727713, a process for production of the compound by culturing, in a culture medium, a WS727713-producing strain belonging to | 11-25-2010 |
20100330653 | Method for Nutrient Pre-Loading of Microbial Cells - A method is provided for supporting the growth of selected microbial cells and for obstructing the growth of contaminants in a non-sterile system. In the method, the microbial cells are pre-loaded with a surplus amount of a chosen nutrient, such as phosphorus, other macronutrients, or micronutrients. Further, the chosen nutrient is greatly reduced, or eliminated, from the non-sterile system. Thereafter, the pre-loaded selected microbial cells are introduced into the non-sterile system. In the non-sterile system, the selected microbial cells rely on the surplus amount of the chosen nutrient to survive and grow. At the same time, contaminants such as non-selected microbial strains and bacteria starve from a lack of the chosen nutrient in the non-sterile system. | 12-30-2010 |
20100330654 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING MICROBIAL SAMPLES - This invention pertains to the general field of microbiology, and more specifically to transfer, inoculation and/or streaking of micro-organisms, e.g. for the purpose of obtaining individual colonies. Provided is a method for streaking a microbial sample onto a solid carrier, comprising the steps of: a) contacting at least one ferromagnetic particle with a solid carrier, followed or preceded by providing the particle with at least part of said sample, and b) applying a magnetic field gradient to allow for magnetically controlled motion of said particle on said surface, such that at least part of the sample is streaked onto the solid carrier. Also provided is an apparatus for carrying out such method in an (semi-)automated fashion. | 12-30-2010 |
20100330655 | CELLULOSE PRODUCTION BY FACULTATIVELY ANAEROBIC MICROORGANISMS - A method for producing bacterial cellulose, said method comprising culturing a biologically pure culture of a cellulose-producing | 12-30-2010 |
20100330656 | Method for the Production of Overproducing Staphylococcus Aureus Strains - The present invention relates to a method for the production of an overproducing | 12-30-2010 |
20110003367 | Material For Capturing Microbes, Device For Capturing Microbes, Method Of Capturing Microbes, And Method Of Producing Material For Capturing Microbes - The invention relates to a material for capturing microbes or the like, a device for capturing microbes or the like, a method of capturing microbes or the like, and a method of producing a material for capturing microbes or the like, and has an object of using a pulverizable resin whereby a minor amount of microbes or the like contained in a large amount of a liquid, or microbes or the like contained in a small amount of a liquid can be captured efficiently, quickly, labor-savingly, and reliably. Disclosed is: a material for capturing microbes or the like, which comprises irregular-shaped powdery grains made of a pulverizable adsorbent resin and distributed in a predetermined grain size range, and which can adsorb or bond to a target such as a microbe contained in a liquid; a device for capturing microbes or the like; and a method of capturing microbes or the like. | 01-06-2011 |
20110014683 | System and Method for Growing Photosynthetic Cells - Disclosed are a system and method for growing photosynthetic cells in conduit. The system and method supply light, CO2 and nutrients to the cells. The system and method also dampen thermal variations in the conduit. | 01-20-2011 |
20110020909 | Methods Of Culturing Lawsonia Intracellularis - The present invention relates generally to the growth of | 01-27-2011 |
20110027864 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING 2-HYDROXY-4-SUBSTITUTED PYRIDINES - A process for preparing a 2-hydroxy-4-substituted pyridine compound using a microbiological method, a novel microorganism, and a novel compound are provided. | 02-03-2011 |
20110053251 | REAGENTS FOR LYSIS OF BACTERIAL CELLS - The invention provides a composition containing an aqueous liquid phase, bacterial cells, and an ionic compound dissolved in the liquid phase. The ionic compound is selected from the group consisting of 1-butyl-3-methyl-imidazolium-thiocyanate, 1-butyl-3-methyl-imidazolium-2(2-methoxy-ethoxy)ethylsulfate, 1-methyl-1-[4-(3-methyl-3H-imidazol-1-ium)-but-1-yl]-3H-imidazolium-di(toluylsulfate), and 1-butyl-3-methyl-imidazolium-octylsulfate. The compositions of the invention are advantageously used for preparing lysates of biological cells, particularly bacterial cells. | 03-03-2011 |
20110081706 | Method and system for efficient harvesting of microalgae and cyanobacteria - The high-speed centrifugation heretofore required for harvesting micro algae and cyanobacteria cultured for biofuels and other co-products is a major cost constraint. Mixing algae/cyanobacteria at high-density culture with far less alkali than previously assumed is sufficient to flocculate the cells. The amount of flocculant required is a function of the logarithm of cell density, and is not a linear function of cell density as had been thought. The least expensive alkali treatments are with slaked limestone or dolomite (calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxides). Further water can be removed from the floc by sedimentation, low speed centrifugation, dissolved air flotation or filtration, prior to further processing to separate oil from valuable co-products. | 04-07-2011 |
20110129902 | Microbial strain Alteromonas SP. SN2 for degrading polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon - The present invention relates to a novel microbial strain, | 06-02-2011 |
20110129903 | Method of making an artificial micro-gland using taxis - A method is used for making an artificial micro-gland by taxis. A monodisperse multiple emulsion is produced with a first fluid; a second fluid confined within the first fluid; a third fluid within the second fluid. Interfaces between the fluids permit living cells dispersed in the one of the fluids to migrate towards an adjacent fluid having a different concentration of an agent affecting the metabolic activity of the living cells. Waiting, usually about 30 minutes, allows the living cells to migrate to the interface, forming the continuous membrane. Once formed, the artificial micro-gland is removed from the remains of the emulsion. The artificial micro-gland may also be given a second layer of different cells when the emission of the cells of the artificial micro-gland is used as the agent to attract the different cells. The method may also be used to produce an artificial micro-gland within an artificial micro-gland. | 06-02-2011 |
20110165658 | PHOTOSYNTHETIC MICROORGANISMS ENRICHED IN SELENIUM USING SELENOHYDROXY ACID COMPOUNDS, USED THEREOF IN NUTRITION, COSMETICS AND PHARMACY - The invention relates to the enrichment of photosynthetic microorganisms in organic selenium using selenohydroxy acid compounds, in particular 2-hydroxy-4-methylselenobutanoic acid, in D or L form, or an enantiomer, salt or ester or amide derivative of these compounds, and also to the use of the microorganisms thus enriched in animal or human nutrition, in cosmetics or in pharmacy. | 07-07-2011 |
20110201092 | LISTERIA ATTENUATED FOR ENTRY INTO NON-PHAGOCYTIC CELLS, VACCINES COMPRISING THE LISTERIA, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides | 08-18-2011 |
20110263002 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTINUOUS HARVESTING OF SUSPENSION GROWTH CULTURES - Embodiments herein concern compositions, methods and uses for harvesting suspension cultures or decontaminating waters. In certain embodiments, suspension microorganism cultures can comprise algal cultures. In some embodiments, harvesting suspension cultures may include using a composition capable of interacting with the culture in order to separate the culture from a liquid or media. | 10-27-2011 |
20110281330 | MINICELLS EXPRESSING ANTIBODIES OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF AND COMPRISING BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUNDS - Minicells are used to deliver biologically active compounds including radioisotopes, polypeptides, nucleic acids, small molecules, drug molecules, and chemotherapeutic agents. In some cases, the minicell displays ligands or binding moieties that target the minicell to a desired host cell. | 11-17-2011 |
20110281331 | ARID LAND SOIL CRUST RESTORATION - The present invention relates to a process for restoring disturbed arid land soil crust. According to the process, site-sourced biological soil crusts (BSC) serve as sources for liquid suspension inoculants onto degraded arid lands. The BSC are gathered from near the disturbed site, and organisms from them are cultured, replicated and multiplied many times, preferably off-site. Then, this inoculant resulting from the indigenous population is distributed live and active in a liquid suspension over the entire area of the disturbed site. | 11-17-2011 |
20110281332 | OCHROBACTRUM SP. FOR DEGRADING TETRABROMOBISPHENOL-A (TBBPA) AND ITS APPLICATION - The invention discloses an | 11-17-2011 |
20110281333 | METHANE PRODUCTION FROM SINGLE-CELL ORGANISMS - The present invention relates to a method for enhancing the growth of single-cell organisms, such as methanogens. The growth of the single cell organisms includes consuming carbon dioxide to produce methane. The method can include providing a porous solid having an internal surface with a surface charge density, adhering the single-cell organism to the internal surface of the porous solid, populating the internal surface with the single-celled organism at least to confluence, introducing to the single-cell organism essential macronutrients consumed in the production of methane, and controlling the temperature conditions and pH conditions to allow the single-cell organism to produce methane. | 11-17-2011 |
20110306115 | Environmental Remediation Material and Method of Making Same - An environmental remediation material and method for making the same which include processing an organic material to increase the internal surface and surface pore area thereof through pyrolysis, coating the pyrolyzed material with a non-polar substance to enhance the material's oleophilicity, and applying secondary processing treatments designed to optimize the material for preselected chemical remediation applications. The remediation material is insoluble in aqueous environments, free of environmentally hazardous chemicals or compounds and readily transportable and disposable following use. | 12-15-2011 |
20120021492 | Cultivation and dispensing of bacteria - An apparatus | 01-26-2012 |
20120021493 | ORGANIC BIOFILM SUBSTRATA AS A MICROBIAL INOCULUM DELIVERY VEHICLE FOR BIOAUGMENTATION OF PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS IN CONTAMINATED SEDIMENTS AND SOILS - A system and methods for removal of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from an environment, where the system includes an inert and organic biofilm substrata as biofilm media for dual use: 1) inoculation of microorganisms to degrade POPs and 2) accumulation of POPs on the substrata, effective in maintaining bioavailable concentrations for sustaining microbial activity. Microorganisms capable of degrading or transforming POPs are actively associated with the substrata as a biofilm. Application of this delivery vehicle will enhance the microbial degradation of POPs, while simultaneously adsorbing hydrophobic POPs from the environment making them bioavailable for the microorganisms located in the formed biofilms and additionally lowering the aqueous concentration of POPs that have detrimental effects towards fish and mammals as they bioaccumulate through the food chain. | 01-26-2012 |
20120021494 | ENHANCED PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND PHOTOCATALYSIS WATER TREATMENT/BIOMASS GROWTH PROCESS - A process utilizing enhanced photosynthesis and photocatalysis to purify water and/or utilize CO | 01-26-2012 |
20120021495 | GENERATION OF MATERIALS WITH ENHANCED HYDROGEN CONTENT FROM ANAEROBIC MICROBIAL CONSORTIA INCLUDING DESULFUROMONAS OR CLOSTRIDIA - An isolated microbial consortia is described. The consortia may include a first-bite microbial consortium that converts a starting hydrocarbon that is a complex hydrocarbon into two or more first-bite metabolic products. The consortia may also include a downstream microbial consortium that converts a starting hydrocarbon metabolic product into a downstream metabolic product. The downstream metabolic product has a greater mol. % hydrogen than the starting hydrocarbon. The first-bite microbial consortium or the downstream microbial consortium includes one or more species of | 01-26-2012 |
20120070879 | REDUCTION OF ANTIBIOTIC ACTIVITY OR CONCENTRATION IN BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES USINGMOLECULARLY IMPRINTED POLYMERS - Methods of removing undesired compounds such as antibiotics from a biological sample are provided. The methods use Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (“MIPs”) to remove or inactivate antibiotics in a sample. The methods use MIPS to remove or inactivate compounds such as antibiotics in a cell culture. | 03-22-2012 |
20120077250 | METHOD FOR CULTURING PHOTOSYNTHETIC MICROORGANISMS ON MICROBIAL CELLULOSE - This invention provides methods for growing and maintaining photosynthetic microorganisms such as algae and cyanobacteria. More specifically, the invention provides methods of cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms on bacterial cellulose. | 03-29-2012 |
20120094359 | Novel System and Method of Anaerobic Fermentation - The present invention relates to growing anaerobic bacteria by measuring the reduction potential of a growth media at a start time and determining a grow time by correlating the start time reduction potential with said reduction coefficient to calculate when said second anaerobic fermentation system will reach a sufficiently low oxygen concentration to enable growth for an anaerobic bacteria, then adding the anaerobic bacteria to the growth media at a time no sooner than the grow time. | 04-19-2012 |
20120107915 | METHOD FOR HIGH-THROUGHPUT IDENTIFICATION OF MICROBIAL ANTAGONISTS AGAINST PATHOGENS - The present invention relates to high-throughput methods of screening biological samples to identify microorganisms having potential utilities as biocontrol agents. The methods include, for example, the use of multitest platforms for the simultaneous identification of microorganisms having biocontrol activity, including those useful in improving plant, animal, and human health. In particular, the present invention provides screening methods suitable for identification of microorganisms having potential applications in combating diseases caused by plant pathogens. The disclosure also provides microorganisms having biocontrol activity that are identified by the screening methods disclosed herein. | 05-03-2012 |
20120122187 | METHOD FOR INCREASING THE CONCENTRATION OF COLONIES OF MICRO ORGANISMS IN A PROCESS FOR REMOVING CONTAMINANTS BY ANAEROBIC DIGESTION - The present invention refers to a process to increase the concentration of micro organisms' colonies which are formed on the surface of | 05-17-2012 |
20120122188 | LIVE ORGANISM PRODUCT - A live organism product wherein the organisms are in a dormant state and are suspended in a liquid carrier which is sufficiently devoid of moisture so that the organisms will remain in a dormant state for several months. The carrier is comprised of oil. The carrier may also include an absorbent. The product is stored and shipped in a plastic bag and is sprayed onto its target host or the like. The moisture and pH then activates the organisms. | 05-17-2012 |
20120135502 | NOVEL SELF-DYING RECOMBINANT MICROORGANISM FOR MEASURING SOIL AND WATER CONTAMINATION - Provided is | 05-31-2012 |
20120135503 | MINICELL BASED DELIVERY OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUNDS - Minicells are used to deliver biologically active compounds including radioisotopes, polypeptides, nucleic acids, small molecules, drug molecules, and chemotherapeutic agents. In some cases, the minicell displays ligands or binding moieties that target the minicell to a desired host cell. | 05-31-2012 |
20120142079 | MINICELL BASED DELIVERY OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUNDS - Minicells are used to deliver biologically active compounds including radioisotopes, polypeptides, nucleic acids, small molecules, drug molecules, and chemotherapeutic agents. In some cases, the minicell displays ligands or binding moieties that target the minicell to a desired host cell. | 06-07-2012 |
20120171751 | NOVEL MICROBE, LIPID MODIFYING AGENT, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING 2-ACYL-LYSOPHOSPHOLIPID, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING DIACYLGLYCEROL, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CERAMIDE, AND METHOD OF DEGUMMING OIL OR FAT - A new supply source of enzymes useful for modification of phospholipids for example, and a method for producing 2-acyl lysophospholipid, a method for producing monoacylglycerol, and a method for producing ceramide, as well as a new method for degumming fat and oil. A novel microorganism is provided, which belongs to | 07-05-2012 |
20120171752 | Water/Carbonate Stripping For CO2 Capture Adsorber Regeneration And CO2 Delivery To Photoautotrophs - The invention provides systems and methods for the delivery of carbon to photoautotrophs. The invention utilizes low energy regeneration of adsorbent for CO | 07-05-2012 |
20120178146 | BACTERIA CAPABLE OF DEGRADING MULTIPLE PETROLEUM COMPOUNDS IN SOLUTION IN AQUEOUS EFFLUENTS AND PROCESS FOR TREATING SAID EFFLUENTS - This invention relates to new | 07-12-2012 |
20120196350 | BACTERIUM THAT CAN PERFORM COMPLETE DECHLORINATION OF TRICHLOROETHENE AND THE METHOD TO DECHLORINATE SOILS OR GROUND WATER CONTAMINATED WITH TRICHLOROETHENE USING THE BACTERIUM - The bacterium that can perform complete dechlorination of trichloroethene, and the bacteria consortium containing the bacterium are provided, and the method to dechlorinate soils or ground water contaminated with trichloroethene using the bacterium is also provide. | 08-02-2012 |
20120196351 | Process for the Preparation of Talc Based Formulation for LDPE-Degrading Bacterial Consortia - This invention is a process for the preparation of talc based formulation for LDPE-degrading bacterial consortia. The process comprises preparing an active consortium. The active consortium is divided into four parts in centrifuge tubes. The tubes are spun at 5000 rpm. A supernatant is decanted from the tubes. The tubes are vortexed. Talc is added to each tube. The tubes with talc are again vortexed for some time to produce a homogeneous mixture. The mixture is poured into glass dishes. The dishes are kept at room temperature as aseptically for drying. | 08-02-2012 |
20120264193 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MEDIUM AND MEDIUM PRODUCED THEREBY - [Problem to be Solved] | 10-18-2012 |
20120295332 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING OXYGEN TO A VESSEL - Oxygen is delivered into a liquid contained within a vessel. Oxygen-rich gas is introduced at an inner mixing region of a vessel toward an agitating element for dissolving some of the oxygen into the liquid. Air is introduced to the liquid at a location different from where the oxygen-rich gas is introduced, minimizing coalescing of bubbles of the oxygen-rich gas and air bubbles. Running the agitating element in the vessel may induce mixing of the liquid and improve oxygen dissolution. Movement of the air bubbles can also generate a mixing effect on the liquid, yet independent from mixing caused by the agitating element. In some embodiments, currents produced by the agitating element are asymmetric with respect to a vertical axis of the vessel. Air bubbles may also form an asymmetric configuration of bubbles about the vertical axis. | 11-22-2012 |
20120295333 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING A GAS DISPERSION IN A BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE IN A DISPOSABLE VESSEL - Biological liquid substances in a disposable bioreactor or a disposable fermentor is enriched with a dissolved gas such as oxygen. The gas is provided to the liquid in meeting growth needs of biomass within the disposable vessel. The liquid is processed through a bubble forming element such as a supersonic mixer, a membrane sparger, or the like, to form a gas-liquid dispersion. The dispersion has a high interfacial surface area for facilitating gas dissolution in the liquid. Receptacles of the disposable vessel may be coupled (e.g., magnetically) to one or more processing devices (e.g., motors, pumps, gas sources) outside of the disposable vessel so that components within the disposable vessel are able to perform functions suitable for furthering reaction and/or fermentation processes. | 11-22-2012 |
20120329137 | ECOSYSTEM RECOVERY FROM IONIZING RADIATION - A method for aiding an ecosystem in recovering from the effects of exposure to radiation, comprising introducing microorganisms into the ecosystem, the microorganisms preferably replacing native microorganisms destroyed, killed, or reduced in number by the exposure to radiation. A method for aiding an ecosystem in recovering from the effects of exposure to radiation by, prior to the ecosystem being exposed to radiation, cataloging the microorganisms in the soil of the ecosystem; after the ecosystem being exposed to radiation, cataloging the microorganisms in the soil of the ecosystem; and introducing into the ecosystem microorganisms before and/or after the ecosystem has been exposed to radiation. The microorganisms introduced into the ecosystem are microorganisms present in the ecosystem prior to exposure to radiation or microorganisms equivalent to the microorganisms present in the ecosystem prior to exposure to radiation. | 12-27-2012 |
20130102056 | LIQUID CURTAIN PHOTOBIOREACTORS - A relatively low cost, highly productive, scalable culture vessel, and method to grow photosynthetic organisms, in particular autotrophic algae, is provided. The culture vessel can be constructed of a transparent plastic enclosure. One or more thin sheets, films, droplets, or streams of a free falling suspension of organism in liquid media can be continuously formed within an enclosure. The free falling media can fall into a collector or pool at the bottom of the enclosure. The media can then be recirculated to the top of the enclosure to once again form into a free falling sheet, curtain, droplets, etc. The organisms (e.g., algae) can then be harvested from a collector. | 04-25-2013 |
20130177966 | METHOD AND PLANT FOR THE CULTIVATION OF PHOTOSYNTHETIC MICRO-ORGANISM - A method for cultivation of photosynthetic micro-organisms such as micro-algae, photobacteria, and similar organisms, through circulation within tubes made of transparent plastic material of the suspension of said organisms in an appropriate culture medium, envisages: carrying out agitation/mixing of said suspension in the culture medium in said tubes in a pulsed and non-continuous way; separating the biomass produced from the culture medium by means of sifting with a system of differential-inclination sieves; introducing C02 with total dissolution thereof inside the tubes in which the suspension of said micro-organisms in their own culture medium circulates, introducing also buffer solutions in said culture medium; extracting the oxygen produced in the photosynthesis in a natural way by means of skimmers distributed along the tubes traversed by the culture medium; controlling the temperature inside the tubes in order not to reach temperatures that are harmful to the growth of the photosynthetic micro-organisms by modifying the concentration of the biomass in the culture medium by means of said system of sieves so as to increase the transparency of the culture medium and reduce the solar energy absorbed. | 07-11-2013 |
20130189763 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GROWING MICROBIAL CULTURES THAT REQUIRE GASEOUS ELECTRON DONORS, ELECTRON ACCEPTORS, CARBON SOURCES, OR OTHER NUTRIENTS - Compositions and methods and apparatus for growth and maintenance of microorganisms and/or bioprocesses using one or more gases as electron donors, electron acceptors, carbon sources, or other nutrients, and for a bioprocess that converts hydrogen and carbon dioxide, or syngas, or producer gas into lipid products, bio-based oils, or other biochemical products. | 07-25-2013 |
20130196417 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SCYLLO-INOSITOL - It is intended to provide a novel NAD | 08-01-2013 |
20130196418 | ECOSYSTEM RECOVERY FROM IONIZING RADIATION - A method for aiding an ecosystem in recovering from the effects of exposure to radiation, comprising introducing microorganisms into the ecosystem, the microorganisms preferably replacing native microorganisms destroyed, killed, or reduced in number by the exposure to radiation. A method for aiding an ecosystem in recovering from the effects of exposure to radiation by, prior to the ecosystem being exposed to radiation, cataloging the microorganisms in the soil of the ecosystem; after the ecosystem being exposed to radiation, cataloging the microorganisms in the soil of the ecosystem; and introducing into the ecosystem microorganisms before and/or after the ecosystem has been exposed to radiation. The microorganisms introduced into the ecosystem are microorganisms present in the ecosystem prior to exposure to radiation or microorganisms equivalent to the microorganisms present in the ecosystem prior to exposure to radiation. | 08-01-2013 |
20130244306 | MICROBE FOR REDUCING TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS FROM WASTEWATER - The present invention relates to a bacterial strain useful for reducing the total dissolved solids (TDS) levels from industrial waste water. The microbe which is invented in the process is having the immense capacity to reduce TDS from 11000 to 6000 in just few seconds. Microbe which has been generated is named Poseidon which is a greek word and is synonym for Sea God. When Poseidon was applied to water mixed with diesel it was found that the ph of water was not changing and diesel was converted into semisolid layer suspended on the superficial layer of water for enabling easy removal from water. Henceforth Poseidon was recognized for spraying on the oil pills for removal of oil pills in dirty water with disturbing and causing any harm to marine life. Industrial waste waters contain hazardous compounds which are treatment, and is very cost effective, with negligible waste water as a byproduct without harming the environment. This technology can be used to treat the industrial waste water and make it fit for reuse so that the available water is used again without disturbing the ground water table. Now a day's water pollution is the biggest problem that is faced by the entire globe. So this is a step towards the problem to clean the water without using harmful chemicals. | 09-19-2013 |
20130323818 | NOVEL THERMOPHILIC BACTERIUM AND USES OF EXTRACELLULAR PROTEINS THEREFROM - A novel thermophilic bacterium is provided, which has a 16S rDNA sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO. 1. The thermophilic bacterium excretes extracellular proteins having excellent metal-ion binding ability, being useful in the treatment of boiler equipment, pipelines, geothermal wells or industrial wastewater or hard water. | 12-05-2013 |
20140030793 | BACTERIA OF THE GENUS PSEUDONOCARDIA THAT ARE CAPABLE OF DEGRADING METHYL TERT-BUTYL ETHER (MTBE) OR ETHYL TERT-BUTYL ETHER (ETBE) INTO A SOLUTION IN EFFLUENT - This invention relates to bacteria of the genus | 01-30-2014 |
20140038265 | COMPOSITE OIL DISPLACEMENT AGENT CONTAINING A MICROORGANISM FOR OIL DISPLACEMENT AND A PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a microorganism for oil displacement, a composite oil displacement agent containing the microorganism and a preparation method thereof. The microorganism for oil displacement contains the following main components: 20 to 40% of microorganism, 6 to 30% of surfactant, 5 to 10% of macromolecular modifier, 1 to 5% of viscosity reducer, 1 to 5% of additive and the balance of water. The preparation method comprises the steps of in proportion by weight, adding the microorganism, the surfactant, the macromolecular modifier, the viscosity reducer, the additive and the water to a reactor provided with a stirring device, and stirring the components for 1.5 to 2 h at room temperature to obtain the finished product. According to the invention, the microorganism and the surfactant composite oil displacement agent are prepared based on the mechanism of intermolecular interaction of the surfactant of a plurality of association and active components with complementary structure and good compatibility, and the system has high temperature and salt resistance, is capable of reducing viscosity of crude oil and oil-water interfacial tension, meets the demand of environmental protection, is suitable for oil recovery and can enhance the recovery rate of crude oil remarkably. | 02-06-2014 |
20140051149 | MICROBIAL ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY METHODS - The present invention is directed to the field of microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR). In particular, the invention focuses on new, efficient, economical and environmentally safe microbial methods to enhance oil recovery in existing oil reservoirs, as well as microorganisms useful in such methods. | 02-20-2014 |
20140051150 | ISOLATION OF A PROTEIN RESPONSIBLE FOR URANIUM (VI) REDUCTION - The present invention relates to the isolation and characterization of a protein responsible for the reduction of uranium (VI) to uranium (IV). The present invention extends to the use of the isolated protein in the reduction of uranium (VI) to uranium (IV) and further extends to a process for the bioremediation, or at least partial remediation, of a site contaminated with a source of U (VI). According to a first aspect thereof, the present invention provides an isolated polypeptide derived from | 02-20-2014 |
20140065695 | PEPTIDES AND METHODS FOR INDUCING CELL DEATH - The invention provide isolated peptides, protides and conjugates having novel peptide sequences which are able to induce antimicrobial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative or programmed cell death activity. The invention also provides a method of inducing programmed cell death in a cell by contacting the cell with an isolated peptide, protide or conjugate described herein. In some aspects, the method can be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease, such as an infection, cancer, autoimmune disease, or inflammatory disease. | 03-06-2014 |
20140087446 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CULTURING SPIROCHETES - The present invention relates to methods for culturing spirochetes, in particular | 03-27-2014 |
20140093941 | PROKARYOTIC RNAi-LIKE SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - Provided herein are methods for inactivating a target polynucleotide. The methods use a psiRNA having a 5′ region and a 3′ region. The 5′ region includes, but is not limited to, 5 to 10 nucleotides chosen from a repeat from a CRISPR locus immediately upstream of a spacer. The 3′ region is substantially complementary to a portion of the target polynucleotide. The methods may be practiced in a prokaryotic microbe or in vitro. Also provided are polypeptides that have endonuclease activity in the presence of a psiRNA and a target polynucleotide, and methods for using the polypeptides. | 04-03-2014 |
20140113354 | COMPOSITION CONTAINING MICROBIAL ZEAXANTHIN AND PREPARATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a composition for prevention and/or treatment of human skin alteration or disease comprising an extract of marine bacteria selected from Flavobacteriaceae, wherein the extract contains an effective amount of zeaxanthin. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing the above composition, comprising: (a) culturing marine bacteria selected from Flavobacteriaceae, more specifically, from | 04-24-2014 |
20140127786 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING LIQUID HYDROCARBON - The invention relates to a process for improving efficiency of a organic food production plant, the process comprising preparing a feedstock of a raw harvested organic food base product; processing the prepared food base product, including heating; extracting the organic food material from the food base product, and leaving a residual waste product; feeding the a waste product into a continuous process for converting carbonaceous material in the waste product into a liquid hydrocarbon product and extracting a liquid hydrocarbon product. The process is related to palm oil production from fresh fruit bunches. | 05-08-2014 |
20140147907 | PROCESSING BIOMASS - Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems can use feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, to proceed ethanol and/or butanol, e.g., by fermentation. | 05-29-2014 |
20140162343 | SPORULATION-DEFICIENT B. TEXASPORUS CELLS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT AND COST-EFFECTIVE INACTIVATION AND USE THEREOF - Novel strains and methods for their use are provided. Particularly, foods and other oral products or treatments containing sporulation-deficient | 06-12-2014 |
20140178970 | GENERATION OF MATERIALS WITH ENHANCED HYDROGEN CONTENT FROM ANAEROBIC MICROBIAL CONSORTIA INCLUDING DESULFUROMONAS OR CLOSTRIDIA - An isolated microbial consortia is described. The consortia may include a first-bite microbial consortium that converts a starting hydrocarbon that is a complex hydrocarbon into two or more first-bite metabolic products. The consortia may also include a downstream microbial consortium that converts a starting hydrocarbon metabolic product into a downstream metabolic product. The downstream metabolic product has a greater mol. % hydrogen than the starting hydrocarbon. The first-bite microbial consortium or the downstream microbial consortium includes one or more species of | 06-26-2014 |
20140178971 | Toxin-Eating Bacteria and Bioremediation - Bacteria that can use antibiotics as a carbon source are provided. Methods and bacteria useful for bioremediation are also provided. | 06-26-2014 |
20140199753 | SPORULATION-DEFICIENT B. TEXASPORUS CELLS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT AND COST-EFFECTIVE INACTIVATION AND USE THEREOF - Novel strains and methods for their use are provided. Particularly, foods and other oral products or treatments containing sporulation-deficient | 07-17-2014 |
20140206063 | Automated Biological Growth and Dispensing Apparatus - An automated biological growth and dispensing apparatus utilizing a modular growing tank which is removable for replacement by another growing tank. Mechanisms for the delivery of air, water and/or nutrients are adapted to permit the growing tank to be readily coupled and uncoupled for easy and inexpensive replacement. Mechanisms for agitation may be integral and removable with the growing tank or may be adapted for a quick connection and disconnection with the growing tank. The growing tank may be disposable and each new growing tank may be provided as a sealed container including a starting amount of a biomass and/or nutrient. | 07-24-2014 |
20140287482 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASEPTIC TRANSFER OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - The present application discloses a novel biological material transfer apparatus and methods of using the same. The apparatus is made up of double walled barrel shaped tip chamber to house either the single tip or multiple tips of fixed size and a unique ball head to transfer the biological material from one location to another location in an aseptic method. The tip has a fixed shape and size and a ball head which makes the process of picking and transferring of biological material easy, safe and convenient to use with large scale samples. The apparatus is further equipped with an ultra violet light which sterilize the tips just before their use making the entire process of transferring of biological material highly aseptic. | 09-25-2014 |
20140287483 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING SEMICONDUCTOR NANOPARTICLES - New semiconductor nanoparticles and manufacturing technologies, including novel methods, systems, and compositions, are provided herein. Robust, reproducible production of large amounts of semiconductor nanoparticles, such as quantum dots, from bacterial cultures during continuous growth is provided, without a need for extensive post growth processing or modification. The result is a novel semiconductor of nanoparticle dimensions and quality that is suitable for commercial applications in lighting, display, imaging, diagnostics, photovoltaics and hydrogen generation, for example. In one embodiment, bacterial-based synthesis methods for producing nanocrystal semiconductor quantum dots are provided by aqueous, environmentally friendly media and methods. | 09-25-2014 |
20140322798 | INHIBITION OF METHANE PRODUCTION DURING ANAEROBIC REDUCTIVE DECHLORINATION - This method of restricting methane production in methanogenic bacteria, by the use of the enzyme and coenzyme inhibitors, works during anaerobic reductive dechlorination. Various compounds such as, but not limited to, red yeast rice, vitamin B10 derivatives, and ethanesulfonates are utilized to disrupt these different enzyme and coenzyme systems responsible for the production of methane. This method affects the competition of the methanogen and halo bacteria for the organic hydrogen donors that are injected in the soil and groundwater system during the remediation process. | 10-30-2014 |
20140329295 | METHOD FOR FORMING AND EXTRACTING SOLID PELLETS COMPRISING OIL-CONTAINING MICROBES - A process including: (a) mixing a microbial biomass, comprising oil-containing microbes, and at least one grinding agent capable of absorbing oil, to provide a disrupted biomass mix; (b) blending at least one binding agent with said disrupted biomass mix to provide a fixable mix capable of forming a solid pellet; and, (c) forming the solid pellet from the fixable mix. The process optionally includes extracting the solid pellet with a solvent to provide an extracted microbial oil. | 11-06-2014 |
20140329296 | NOVEL EXTREME THERMOPHILIC BACTERIA OF THE GENUS CALDICELLULOSIRUPTOR - The present disclosure pertains to novel isolated cellulolytic extreme thermophilic bacterial cells belonging to the genus | 11-06-2014 |
20140329297 | Polymeric Thin-Film Tube Connectors, Bioreactors, Systems and Methods - Polymeric thin-film tube connectors, bioreactors, systems and methods are described, the connectors allowing connection of a polymeric thin-film tube of a bioreactor chamber with a complementary part, typically, rigid port of flange of the bioreactor or bioreactor system. Further, bioreactors having a thin-film reactor chamber and one or more connectors are described. The thin-film reactor chamber can have a thin-film wall for enclosing culture medium and microorganisms. The connector can include a flexible boot. An opening of the thin-film wall couples to the flexible boot. The thin-film wall can extend through a reactor end of the flexible boot and can rest against an interior surface of the flexible boot. The connectors are particularly advantageous for connecting standard utilities in a bioreactor system to thin-film bioreactor chambers or capsules having a thin-film tubular opening. | 11-06-2014 |
20140363879 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SULFUR BIOADAPTATION IN A STABLE DISPERSION FORM FOR INDUSTRIAL BIOREACTOR FEEDING - A system for sulfur (S) bioadaptation in a stable dispersion form for feeding industrial bioreactors, which are composed of a tank with a liquid medium made up of a supernatant dilution or part of a sulfur oxidizing bacterial culture, a recirculating pump fed from the tank, and an eductor which is connected at its input to the recirculation pump, and connected at its output back to the tank, closing the recirculation circuit. There is a supply of S in fine powder form present in the eductor's feeding path. Where the supernatant or part of a sulfur oxidizing bacterial culture is diluted between 100 and 10 times in sulfur containing culture medium. The second aspect the invention discloses a method for sulfur bioadaptation in a stable dispersion form for feeding industrial bioreactors, which includes initiating recirculation through a recirculation pump, in a tank which contains a liquid medium made up of a supernatant dilution or part of a sulfur oxidizing bacterial culture; connecting a supply of fine sulfur powder to an eductor, which is connected to the recirculation pump at its input, and its output connected back into the reservoir. The incorporated sulfur is pulverized by the suction produced within the eductor. | 12-11-2014 |
20140370571 | VERSATILE EXTREMELY THERMOPHILIC BACTERIA FOR THE CONVERSION OF BIOMASS - The present technology pertains to novel isolated xylanolytic, amylolytic and saccharolytic thermophilic bacterial cells belonging to the genus | 12-18-2014 |
20140370572 | MEANS AND METHODS OF INCREASING VIABILITY OF ROD-SHAPED BACTERIA - This invention relates to use of peptone for controlling the volume and/or the length-to-diameter ratio of cells in culture, wherein said cells are cells of rod-shaped probiotic bacteria or rod-shaped fermentation bacteria. | 12-18-2014 |
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20150132827 | Emulsifier Centrifuge Tube Fermenter - A centrifuge tube fermenter for culturing cells in a nutrient medium wherein the centrifuge tube fermenter is comprised of a top end, a bottom end, a vertical cylindrical outer wall positioned between the top end and the bottom end, and an inner wall positioned inside the outer wall, the bottom end further comprised of a plurality of baffles which protrude from inner wall toward a theoretical center of the vertical cylindrical outer wall terminating in a conical tip. | 05-14-2015 |
20150321933 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR NITROGEN REMOVAL USING FEAMMOX MICROORGANISMS - Processes and compositions for removal nitrogen, organic and inorganic contaminants from wastewater using Feammox bacterium are provided. | 11-12-2015 |
20150329879 | PROCESSING BIOMASS - Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems can use feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, to proceed ethanol and/or butanol, e.g., by fermentation. | 11-19-2015 |
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20160017383 | NOVEL ENGINEERED MICROORGANISM PRODUCING HOMO-SUCCINIC ACID AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SUCCINIC ACID USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a mutant microorganism, which is selected from the group consisting of genus | 01-21-2016 |
20160032233 | AERATION APPARATUS, AERATION METHOD AND CLEANING METHOD - An aeration apparatus, comprising: a gas-liquid mixing-circulating module, a gas supplying module, a controlling module and a cleaning unit, wherein the gas-liquid mixing-circulating module comprises: a first switch valve, connecting to a liquid outlet of a culture tank; a booster pump, connecting to the first switch valve; a micro-bubble producing device, having one end connecting to the booster pump and the other end connecting to a liquid inlet of the culture tank; a first proportional valve; a venturi tube, having a head, a tail and a branch, the other opening of the first proportional valve connecting to the head; and a second proportional valve, having an opening connecting to the tail, and the other opening connecting to the second tube, wherein, a fifth tube transfer gas to the venturi tube through the branch; wherein, the controlling module regulates the gas-liquid mixing-circulating module, the gas supplying module and the cleaning unit. | 02-04-2016 |
20160040115 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - A device for preparing biological samples including a fixed support of which the base extends in a first plane, a filtration block that can be removable, the filtration block including a collecting tank that itself includes a filtering device extending in a second plane and dividing the collecting tank into a collection area and a suction area, the suction area being designed to be connected to a suction device, the second plane of the filtering device being inclined relative to the plane of the base of the fixed support. | 02-11-2016 |
20160068803 | Production of tailored PHA copolymers with methane and added co-substrates - A method of producing polyhydroxyalkanoic acid (PHA)-producing biomass that includes using a first bioreactor for growth of methanotrophic biomass, flushing the methanotrophic biomass with a CH | 03-10-2016 |
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20160115440 | Microwave enhancement of Thermophiles - Microwave radiation was found to increase bacterial growth and cell size compared to conventional heating over a 30 hour time period. One method of growing thermophilic organisms involves heating a growth media comprising a thermophilic organism with microwave radiation to a temperature between 50° C. and 75° C. | 04-28-2016 |
20160136702 | COMPOSITIONS FOR REMOVING HYDROCARBONS AND HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS FROM CONTAMINATED ENVIRONMENTS - A composition for in situ remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with hydrocarbons. The composition includes an adsorbent, such as activated carbon, capable of adsorbing the hydrocarbons. The composition also includes a sulfate-containing compound that releases sulfate over a period of time, e.g., a time-release compound that may include calcium sulfate. The composition includes a nutrient system for promoting growth of facultative anaerobes, in the soil or provided in the composition itself. In some embodiments, the nutrient system includes a sulfide scavenging agent such as iron sulfate. In the same or other embodiments, the nutrient system includes at least one of a nitrogen source and a phosphorous source. | 05-19-2016 |
20160137971 | MODIFIED GRAM POSITIVE BACTERIA AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to gram positive bacteria with increased stress resistance and/or improved storage characteristics. In particular, the invention relates to gram positive bacterium which accumulate intracellular trehalose. The gram positive bacterium according to the invention lack cellobiose-specific PTS system IIC component (PtcC) activity. The gram positive bacterium may further lack trehalose 6-phosphate phosphorylase (TrePP) activity. The gram positive bacterium may further overexpress trehalose transporters. The invention further relates to compositions comprising such gram positive bacterium as well as methods and uses thereof. | 05-19-2016 |
20160152942 | METHOD FOR ISOLATING HIGHLY FURFURAL RESISTANT STRAIN AND STRAIN ISOLATED BY THE METHOD | 06-02-2016 |
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20160184369 | INDIVIDUALIZED BACTERIAL TREATMENT OF PANCREATIC CANCER - An individualized bacterial treatment of cancer is provided. The treatment includes a strain of bacteria modified by in-vivo passage through tumor grafts in experimental animals, where the modified strain exhibits enhanced cancer cell-targeting of a specific malignancy arising in a unique individual to the corresponding parent strain of bacteria. The treatment uses this modified strain for the treatment human solid-tumor malignancies by inoculating an individual with a quantity of the strain; and repeating inoculations at periodic intervals where repeated inoculations tend to progressively eliminate the solid tumor malignancy in the individual. | 06-30-2016 |
20160186111 | MUNICIPAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT/PROCESS WITH BY PRODUCT AND DRINKING WATER RECYCLE - A domestic waste water plant/process design to replace the century old Activated Sludge process that uses modern biochemical engineering equipment allowing removal of bactria of influent waste water by serial separation of solids in stages of clarification at one, higher G's in a continuous splitting bowl centrifuge feeding solids to an anaerobic digester and centrate to a final micro-filtration through an absolute one micron pore size ceramic membrane to a aerobic continuous bioreactor with high energy input/oxygen transfer rates and selected microbes suitable for animal/fish high protein feed of far smaller volume than AS bioreactors having a sidearm loop for microbe retention/liquid purge for short retention times necessary in the bioreactor. | 06-30-2016 |
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