Abstract: Described is a method of producing bioproducts by fermentation with a genetically modified cell, as well as to the genetically modified cell used in the method. The cell is genetically modified to produce a bioproduct and is further genetically modified by reducing the expression of at least one endogenous membrane protein encoding gene and/or mutating the expression of the endogenous membrane protein.

Abstract: A tool for holding a fishing lure eyelet, or other small structure, with a small aperture while a flexible line is extended through the aperture. Two pivotably mounted and spring-loaded levers have a jaw formed near one end and a handle near the opposite end. Each jaw has a pocket formed in its face. When the jaws are closed, preferably by a spring, the pockets register to hold a lure eyelet. The handles ends can be compressed to open the jaws against the spring. A tapered guide passage extends between the exterior of the jaws and the pockets to guide the line from a flared end to the aperture in the pocket where the guide passage narrows, and another passage guides the line out of the pocket. A blade and anvil on the handle ends can cut the line after a lure is tied.

Abstract: A multi-layer co-extrusion blow molded plastic container adapted to be filled with a heat-sensitive nutrient and then retorted at relatively high temperatures to sterilize the contents thereof, the contents being agitated by rotating the container while it is being retorted and certain of the side walls being ribbed to both increase the surface area of the container and thus the heat transfer properties thereof and to aid in agitation of the contents whereby to minimize the time period the heat-sensitive contents must be exposed to such high temperatures for sterilization thereof, and the method of providing such a sterile container of heat-sensitive nutrient.