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The findings presented in this paper demonstrate the effectiveness of a new method for analyzing the electroacoustic response of Love wave acoustic sensors to assess the mechanical and dielectric properties of liquid samples. The Love wave sensor was modified by applying a solution of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) using a self-assembled monolayer technique. The mechanical parameters of the EPS-modified sensors, such as insertion losses and phase, were found to be slightly affected by turbidity, even at high levels, while allowing a chemical detection by mass loading effect. On the other hand, the sensor electrical parameters such as capacitance and resistance showed a positive correlation with increasing turbidity. The experimental chemical detection also showed changes in the mechanical parameters (wave amplitude and phase) of the EPS-modified sensor in response to different concentrations of mercury (Hg 2+ ), ranging from 10E−10 M to 10E−2 M. Furthermore, the study utilized response surface methodology to analyze the nonlinear behavior of the sensor under combined factors of turbidity and mercury concentration. Through this approach, a mathematical model was developed to simulate measurements of capacitance and resistance, considering both turbidity and mercury concentration as variables. This study demonstrated that integrating an EPS-Love wave sensor enables the simultaneous detection of mercury concentration and assessment of water turbidity via changes in capacitance and resistance, underscoring the sensor’s promise for high-performance environmental monitoring.

Organic short and medium chain fatty acids are used in diets for piglets because they have an impact on the digestive processes and the intestinal microbiota. In this study, 48 pens (2 piglets/pen) were assigned randomly to 4 diets, without additive (control), with organic acids (OA; 0.416% fumaric and 0.328% lactic acid), with medium chain fatty acids (MCFA; 0.15% caprylic and capric acid), and a combination of OA and MCFA, to assess changes in the gastrointestinal microbiota with 12 pens per diet. Eight to nine piglets from each group were euthanized after 4 wk. Organic acids, MCFA, and pH in the digesta were determined and the intestinal microbiota was quantified by real-time PCR. The different diets had no effect on the growth performance. Concentration of added fumaric acid was below the detection limit in the upper small intestine whereas the concentration of lactic acid in the digesta was not affected by the treatments. The added MCFA was recovered in the MCFA treated groups in the stomach, but the concentrations declined in the upper small intestine. Concentration of short chain fatty acids was reduced in the colon digesta in piglets fed diets with OA compared with those fed unsupplemented diets (P = 0.029). The MCFA resulted in a pH reduction of the digesta, likely because of the effect on bacterial acid production. The addition of OA increased cell counts of Bacteroides-Porphyromonas-Prevotella group and clostridial clusters XIVa, I, and IV in the stomach, the clostridial cluster XIVa in the jejunum, and Bacteroides-Porphyromonas-Prevotella in the ileum and reduced counts of Streptococcus spp. in the colon (P < 0.05). The MCFA induced only minor changes in the gastrointestinal microbiota but increased cell counts for the Escherichia-Hafnia-Shigella group in the jejunum and the clostridial cluster XIVa in the colon digesta (P < 0.05). In the colon of piglets fed diets with organic OA, reduced mean cell counts of STb (est-II) positive Escherichia coli were found. In conclusion, OA and MCFA had effects on the intestinal microecology in piglets. The decrease of the intestinal pH and the reduction of E. coli virulence genes by OA could make the combination of short chain fatty acids and MCFA as interesting gut flora modifiers, which can eventually prevent postweaning diarrhea.

The helix-loop-helix (HLH) family of transcriptional factors is a key player in a wide range of developmental processes in organisms from mammals to microbes. We previously identified the bHLH transcription factor SclR in Aspergillus oryzae and found that the loss of SclR function led to significant phenotypic changes, such as rapid protein degradation and cell lysis in dextrin-polypeptone-yeast extract liquid medium. The result implied that SclR is potentially important in both traditional fermentative manufacturing and commercial enzyme production in A. oryzae because of its effect on growth. Therefore, this study presents a comparative assessment at the proteome level of the intracellular differences between an sclR-disrupted strain and a control strain using isobaric tandem mass tag (TMT) labeling for quantification. A total of 5447 proteins were identified, and 568 were differentially expressed proteins (DEPs). Of the DEPs, 251 proteins were increased by 1.5-fold, and 317 proteins were decreased by 1.5-fold in an sclR-disrupted strain compared to the control. The comparison of the quantitative TMT results revealed that SclR was mainly involved in carbon metabolism, especially carbohydrate metabolism. In addition, an enzyme profile by a semi-quantitative method (API-ZYM) indicated that three enzymes (β-galactosidase, α-glucosidase, and α-mannosidase) were significantly less active in the ∆sclR strain than in the control. Moreover, quantitative RT-PCR showed that the expression of certain genes was changed similarly to their corresponding proteins. These results suggested that a possible function of SclR during growth of A. oryzae is its important involvement in carbohydrate metabolism.

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\"This acquisition milestone is a truly exciting time for both St. Bernard and Red Condor as it creates great opportunities for growth with our shared hybrid security vision,\" said Lou Ryan, President and CEO at St. Bernard. \"The strategic match we have found in Red Condor establishes greater breadth and depth in our hosted, hybrid and on-premises options and increases the overall value to our customers and partners. With the integration of Red Condor's carrier-grade technology and platform, we are perfectly positioned to accelerate our growth engine and work with an increasing and diversified base of customers across multiple security solutions.\" In the beginning of 2010, the Company, through its services subsidiary Terra Insight Services, Inc., performed a two-phase analysis to assess the ruby and gold mineralization potential of 100 square kilometer target exploration area in Cambodia for its client, Millennium. Millennium's recent field testing campaign confirmed Terra's analysis findings. The STeP research, carried out remotely using three satellite-based and analytical methods, revealed several areas prospective for rubies and gold in alluvial and hardrock form. Millennium acted on the recommendations provided by Terra and dispatched its local geology team into certain areas delineated by Terra as prospective, starting with the priority territory. Based on the results of bulk sampling and other geological work, Millennium's geologists reported to Terra findings of gold and ruby gemstones in all of the sampled areas and projecting commercial extraction of gems for at least five years. \"Exploration via the STeP(R) technology was a novelty for Millennium, and we elected to proceed because the evidence of the technologies' efficacy was convincing. We are delighted with the results, because Terra's services has eliminated the traditional exploratory risks and dramatically reduced our costs. The success from our initial testing efforts without any other prior geological work can only be attributed to Terra's precision in predicting mineralization,\" said Dr. Robert Q. Lam, Millennium's President.

Global Gateway Media & Communications, Inc. is a media and communications focused company. Through its subsidiaries and holdings, it has two core businesses: Media Broadcasting and Telecom. The company owns and broadcasts various programs from its own TV studio called TM TV in Los Angeles, CA. The company's Satellite TV broadcasts, \"Talk Money TV\" and \"TM Shopping Network,\" reach nearly 10 million potential viewing households in the US, Canada, and Mexico, as well as Central America. Through its strategic alliances, the Company's IPTV program has a global reach. \"Google is well known for bringing innovative concepts to market that meet the needs of both global enterprises as well as individual end users,\" said Timothy J. McNamee, Channel Sales Manager of IceWEB. \"IceWEB looks forward to working with [Google]'s partners to bring ready to deploy geospatial solutions to the commercial, federal, state, and local government customers.\" \"This solution now allows us to focus more resources on the customer's missions and less on server configuration and sizing,\" said Jim Helou, Vice President Geospatial Solutions at DLT Solutions. \"This solution dramatically simplifies the procurement process for our customers, a single SKU that includes the server, operating system, Google Earth Enterprise Software and pre-fused imagery.\"

M2 PRESSWIRE-February 28, 2007-Stockwire.com: Speak with other shareholders about: (NASDAQ: SOLF), (OTCBB: PBOF), (NASDAQ: SYNM), and (NYSE: SFE) . (C)1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AUSTIN, TX: A very interesting indicator to look for is where the money is flowing into. We have a filter that we watch every morning that shows us \"Dollar Volume\". Here are a few of these stocks: Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: SOLF), Pure Biofuels (OTCBB: PBOF), Syntroleum Corporation (NASDAQ: SYNM), and Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) . Pure Biofuels is committed to being a leader in Latin America's rapidly emerging biofuels industry. Pure Biofuels recently announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors and the welcoming of two well established renewable energy experts to the company's Advisory Committee. Joining the company's Board of Directors are finance and management executive, Mr. Adam Roseman, and private equity and operations executive, Mr. Steve Magami. Meanwhile, joining the company's Advisory Committee will be former Chairman of the Clinton/Gore Climate Change Task Force and Deputy Assistant to the President for Environmental Initiatives, Roger Ballentine and Dr. K. Shaine Tyson, former Project Manager for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. \"Pure Biofuels is proud to announce the addition of two very qualified Board Members in Messrs Roseman and Magami,\" stated Pure Biofuels' Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Luis Goyzueta. \"Together they bring a broad range of capabilities to help guide our company's growth at this critical stage. \"In addition to that, we're very fortunate that Mr. Ballentine and Dr. Tyson are joining our Advisory Committee. Their wealth of experience in the renewable energy field and demonstrated skill guiding policy and environmentally balanced energy initiatives is going to be extremely important to Pure Biofuels' growth and ability to help contribute to positive change at this time of global concern.\"