Ph.D. Degree Research Results In Patent For Low-Cost Pharmaceutical Filters Made From Seafood Waste
...e. Todd, along with Wolfgang Glasser, professor of wood science in the College ofNatural Resources, and Sw...nt technology at lower cost," says Todd. Why was a wood science and forest products major doing research with seafoodwaste? NOT because of growing up in Yor...American Heart Association Media Advisory: Cholesterol Lowering Margarines
...s, soybean and corn) orstanol esters (derived from wood pulp.) When used as directed by a physician,the new margarines may help lower LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or"bad cholesterol") for some individuals. Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol havebeen associated with an increased risk of heart...New sterol spread can reduce bad cholesterol
...col, contains plant stanol esters, which come from wood pulp from pine trees. The stanol-based spread has been used in Finland since 1995. The spreads won U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval this year and are sold in grocery stores. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that forms deposits in the blood......een 2 months and 2 years old. Solid panels made of wood were used to provide a sense of enclosure, safety, and scale. The panels also hide technology. Even the wheels are covered to appear as playful objects. The railing is animated with toy blocks that slide along vertical posts. The block elements conta...Wolfgang Glasser receives ACS award for wood chemistry, bio-based composites research
...extiles has honored Wolfgang Glasser, professor of wood science at Virginia Tech, with the Anselme Payen A...ted States. Lignin, the natural glue that provides wood fibers with their strength and that is removed during papermaking, has become a two-billion pound (o...Obesity growing threat to world health
...nts that since they dont habitually chop a cord of wood before class, they should put weights on their cell phones." Digital image available by calling 874-2116....New patient survey puts a human face on overcoming depression
...k order, were: family life; indoor hobbies (e.g., wood working); community service and volunteering; exercise; and creating art (e.g., painting). Being given hope that remission of depression symptoms is possible appeared to play a role in patients improvements, with 55 percent of remitted versus 36 perc...Human rabies often caused by undetected, tiny bat bites
... be found alone in trees, foliage, and crevices in wood and rock. This would make evidence of being bitten and detection of a bite mark difficult, according to the articles author. Dr. Gibbons advises the public to seek emergency care for preventive treatment for rabies if direct contact with a bat occurs...Stove improvements associated with reduced lung cancer risk in China
...ing countries. This often involves burning coal or wood and can produce high levels of indoor air pollutiona risk factor for lung cancer and other lung diseases. Past studies have shown that stove improvements such as installing chimneys can substantially reduce indoor air pollution. However, it has not ...ACS announces awards for environmentally-conscious business innovation
...N.C.) developed an arsenic-free preservative for wood used in outdoor playground equipment, decks, picni...nt of the 7 billion board feet of pressure-treated wood used each year is preserved with chromated copper arsenate (CCA), which contains arsenic and hexaval...American Thoracic Society Journal news tips for October (second issue)
...ndary heating sources during the winter, including wood stoves, gas space heaters, and kerosene heaters, i...out that heating sources such as gas, kerosene, or wood are important producers of particulate matter in the home. Unvented or poorly vented gas heaters pr...Making therapeutic kitchens more like home aids Alzheimer's patients
...stead of using silk substitutes; and incorporating wood cabinets and tables and other natural materials. Although the study focused on nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, some of the design and safety recommendations also can be applied in kitchens in single-family homes, Marsden said. Install...New first-aid method could prevent brain damage in patients exposed to carbon monoxide
...ombustion of the fossil fuels - gas, oil, coal and wood used in boilers, engines, gas fires, water heaters, solid fuel appliances and open fires When carbon monoxide is inhaled--even in tiny concentrations--it combines with the hemoglobin in the red blood cells to prevent the delivery of oxygen to the bo...Fossil fuels for household use are viable option for world's poor
... non-profit environmental organization, the use of wood to fuel cook stoves and to heat homes in China's Y...helping these poor households to stop relying upon wood to cook in simple stoves," said Smith. "Liquefied petroleum gas burns much cleaner than the biomass ...Rice study identifies sources of Houston smog particulates
...wered vehicles and road dust. Smoke particles from wood burning and fatty acids from meat grilling contributed considerably smaller but nonetheless significant amounts of the particulates in Houston's air. "There's been a good deal of speculation about the relative contribution of various sources to the ...... factory and utility smokestacks, vehicle exhaust, wood burning, mining, construction activity and agriculture, he said. Little is known about the chemical composition of this "invisible soot," Sioutas said. Consequently, federal, state and local air quality management agencies currently regulate only th...Evidence that memories are consolidated during sleep
...ounted on a spring, a fingernail brush, a stick of wood with pins attached and a tube that dispensed cereal treats. The researchers recorded and analyzed brain signals from the rats before, during and after their exploration, for several days across natural sleep-wake cycles. Analyses of those signals rev...UCSF Medical Center palliative care experts mentor health care organizations in end-of-life care
...home, the suites are quiet and private and feature wood furniture, music, art and warm lighting. Families (including children) are encouraged to stay with their loved ones. The pediatric program integrates palliative care throughout UCSF Children's Hospital. A core group of specialists ensure that ...Charcoal and forest management could reduce greenhouse gas levels & save lives in Africa
...journal Science. The African continent depends on wood and charcoal for cooking and heating homes. In 2000, nearly 470 million tons of wood were consumed in homes in sub-Saharan Africa in the form of firewood and charcoal, more wood per cap...