Abstract: The invention relates to a composite system comprising at least one biodegradable blend, containing at least one biodegradable block copolyester urethane (PEU) and also at least one polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), possibly a filler comprising a polysaccharide and/or derivatives thereof and also possibly further biocompatible additives. Composite systems of this type are used for producing molded articles, molded parts or extrudates. Furthermore, the invention relates to possibilities for using the composite system.

Abstract: DNA encoding a monomeric variant of red fluorescent protein eqFP611 comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID No. 1, SEQ ID No. 3 and SEQ ID No. 5. DNA comprising a nucleotide sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID No. 2, SEQ ID No. 4 and SEQ ID No. 6.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for cryopreservation of human spermatozoa: the method comprises providing spermatozoa free from seminal liquid; mixing the spermatozoa with vitrification medium, wherein the main cryoprotectant agent is 0.1-0.3 M sucrose; placing the sample inside straws and rapidly freezing them; refrigerating the straws with no need of liquid N2; and devitrifying the sample in a medium of the present invention. The present invention furthermore discloses a portable kit that makes easy to implement the method, said kit comprising vitrification and devitrification solutions in the volumes required to develop the method and the physical support to carry out the same, i.e. the straws. The use of this kit is also disclosed for the treatment of disorders related to reproductive failures.

Abstract: A semiconductor component includes at least one electrode arrangement, the electrode arrangement having at least two electrodes, at least one electrode of which is an electrode including diamond. The semiconductor component has at least one monolithically integrated solar cell as energy source for the at least one electrode arrangement. The semiconductor component may be used for example in hydrogen production by electrolysis, in electroanalysis and also in water treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for communicating intended information between a sender and at least one receiver in a communication system. The method comprises providing a plurality of elements to be sent from the sender to the receiver, the plurality of elements being in a first order; sending to the receiver the elements in a second order, the second order representing the intended information; receiving the plurality of elements; determining whether an order in which the elements have been received is different from the first order; if the order in which the elements have been received is different from the first order, determining an information based on the order in which the elements have been received; and if the order in which the elements have been received is the second order, the information determined is the intended information.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a TEM-lamella includes mounting (51) a plate shaped substrate having a thickness in a support, manufacturing (53) a first, strip-shaped recess on a first side of the substrate under a first angle to the support by means of a particle beam, and manufacturing (55) a second strip-shaped recess on a second side of the substrate under a second angle to the support by means of a particle beam, such that the first and the second strip-shaped recess mutually form an acute or right angle, and between them form an overlap region of lesser thickness. The lamella has a thicker rim region and a thinner central region, with a first strip-shaped, recess on a first side of the lamella and a second strip-shaped recess on a second side of the lamella, wherein the first and the second strip-shaped recess mutually form an acute or right angle, and between them form an overlap region having a thickness of below 100 nm.

Abstract: Monomeric eqFP611 variants exhibit red fluorescent properties and DNA encoding monomeric eqFP611 variants.

Abstract: In a method for determining the pelvic inlet plane of the pelvic bone, which is defined by the following three points of the pelvic bone: point A: spina iliaca anterior superior left point B: spina iliaca anterior superior right point C: symphysis pubis, by non-invasive determination of the position of one of the two points A or B and point C, in order to also be able to carry out this determination whenever point A or point B is not accessible, it is proposed that the position of the following points of the pelvic bone be additionally determined non-invasively: point D: spina iliaca posterior superior left point E: spina iliaca posterior superior right, and that the position of the pelvic inlet plane be calculated from the position of the non-invasively determined points A or B, C, D and E.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyridine compounds that can be used as anchoring ligands in metal-based sensitizing dyes of dye sensitized solar cells (DSCS). The dyes comprising the polypyridine compounds exhibit improved light harvesting ability and lead to increased conversion efficiencies, in particular in thin TiO2 film devices.

Abstract: The use of opioids or opioid mimetics is suggested for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of resistant cancer patients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface-emitting semiconductor laser having a vertical resonator, comprising a substrate base section (1) and a mesa (M) arranged on and/or at the substrate base section, the mesa substantially comprising, viewed perpendicular to the substrate base section: at least one part of a first doting region (2) facing the substrate base section, at least one part of a second doping region (4) facing away from the substrate base section, and an active region (3) arranged between the first and the second doping regions, said active region having at least one active layer (A) with a laser-emitting zone, emitting substantially perpendicular to the active layer, characterized in that the mesa (M) comprises in at least one partial section of the side flank thereof at least one constriction (E).

Abstract: In a method for the non-invasive determination of the position and orientation of prominent structures inside the body of a human being or an animal, wherein the body is irradiated with ultrasonic radiation in the area of the prominent structure by means of an ultrasonic head which emits ultrasound and receives ultrasound, the ultrasonic radiation reflected on the prominent structure is received, and an image corresponding to the travel time of the reflected radiation is represented on a display, in order to determine the position of the prominent structure in the body, it is proposed that the position and orientation of the ultrasonic head and of the body in the area of the prominent structure be determined by means of a navigation system with the assistance of marking elements fixed to the ultrasonic head and to the body, that a prominent structure be selected on the display, that the position and orientation of the prominent structure relative to the ultrasonic head be determined on the basis of the radiat

Abstract: In a method for determining the pelvic inlet plane of the pelvic bone, which is defined by the following three points of the pelvic bone: point A: spina iliaca anterior superior left point B: spina iliaca anterior superior right point C: symphysis pubis, by non-invasive determination of the position of one of the two points A or B and point C, in order to also be able to carry out this determination whenever point A or point B is not accessible, it is proposed that the position of the following points of the pelvic bone be additionally determined non-invasively: point D: spina iliaca posterior superior left point E: spina iliaca posterior superior right, and that the position of the pelvic inlet plane be calculated from the position of the non-invasively determined points A or B, C, D and E.

Abstract: In a method for the non-invasive determination of the position and orientation of prominent structures inside the body of a human being or an animal, wherein the body is irradiated with ultrasonic radiation in the area of the prominent structure by means of an ultrasonic head which emits ultrasound and receives ultrasound, the ultrasonic radiation reflected on the prominent structure is received, and an image corresponding to the travel time of the reflected radiation is represented on a display, in order to determine the position of the prominent structure in the body, it is proposed that the position and orientation of the ultrasonic head and of the body in the area of the prominent structure be determined by means of a navigation system with the assistance of marking elements fixed to the ultrasonic head and to the body, that a prominent structure be selected on the display, that the position and orientation of the prominent structure relative to the ultrasonic head be determined on the basis of the radiat