Abstract: A composite biochar for controlling heavy metal pollution and a process for producing the same, in particular enrichment of heavy metals such as arsenic and lead in soil with centipede grass, thereafter centipede grass is sintered with hydroxyapatite, sepiolite and chitosan, and compounded with microorganisms to produce said composite biochar; through the process of the present invention, heavy metals such as arsenic and lead are stably enriched or coated in said composite biochar, significantly reducing the potential hazard of arsenic and lead to the environment, and also providing new developmental ideas for treating heavy metal biomass.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of use of analogs of quinic acids or shikimic acids for protection from the harmful effects of radiation when administered either prior to radiation exposure, after radiation exposure, or both. These methods are useful for treating humans and animals exposed to radiation and at risk for radiation sickness and/or death as the result of radiation exposure.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of use of analogs of quinic acids or shikimic acids for protection from the harmful effects of radiation when administered either prior to radiation exposure, after radiation exposure, or both. These methods are useful for treating humans and animals exposed to radiation and at risk for radiation sickness and/or death as the result of radiation exposure.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds comprising analogs of quinic acids or shikimic acids having anti-inflammatory properties. The compounds are suitable for oral administration, stable, and demonstrate significant efficacy in inhibiting NF-kB, inhibiting leukocyte adhesion, and inhibiting other factors and cytokines known to be involved in inflammatory disease.

Abstract: A measurement apparatus includes an observation unit, a movable base, a platform, a pair of tracks mounted on two sides of the platform, and a console. The observation unit is slidably mounted on the movable base. The movable base is a bridge structure. Each end of the movable base is slidably mounted on each one of the pair of tracks. The movable base slides on the pair of tracks along an X-axis of the platform. The observation unit slides on the movable base along a Y-axis of the platform. The observation unit includes a camera. The camera is moveable relative to the observation unit along a Z-axis of the platform.

Abstract: A measuring device, includes a guiding rail, a sliding unit levitatedly slidably engaged with the guiding rail, and a measuring unit fixed to the sliding unit and comprising at least one dial gauge mounted thereto.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds comprising analogs of quinic acids or shikimic acids having anti-inflammatory properties. The compounds are suitable for oral administration, stable, and demonstrate significant efficacy in inhibiting NF-kB, inhibiting leukocyte adhesion, and inhibiting other factors and cytokines known to be involved in inflammatory disease.

Abstract: A measuring device, includes a guiding rail, a sliding unit levitatedly slidably engaged with the guiding rail, and a measuring unit fixed to the sliding unit and comprising at least one clock gauge mounted thereto.