Abstract: A method of treating a COVID-19 infection includes administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a composition, where the composition includes silica nanoparticles, superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs), chitosan, cisplatin, ribavirin, and an angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE-2). The SPIONs and ACE-2 are dispersed on an outer surface of the silica nanoparticles. The chitosan at least partially wraps around the outer surface of the silica nanoparticles. The cisplatin and ribavirin are in pores of the silica nanoparticles. The composition is in the form of particles that are monodisperse, are spherical, and have an average diameter of 70-100 nanometers (nm).

Abstract: Provided herein are formulations and compositions to favor the selective pollination of blueberry crops throughout a mixture of compounds effective for the olfactory training of bees in such a manner that they get attracted to blueberry flowers. A method for promoting targeted pollination by honeybees towards blueberry crops which uses the formulations and the compositions of the invention is also described.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to formulations that can be used in the agriculture industry. In one aspect, an agricultural formulation comprises at least one agricultural active ingredient in an amount from 1 weight percent up to 80 weight percent based on the total weight of the formulation, and an alkyl furan ester solvent of Formula 1, wherein the formulation comprises from 5 weight percent up to 80 weight percent of the alkyl furan ester solvent.

Abstract: A fragrance composition which reduces malodor during chemical treatment of keratin fibers is described. The keratin fibers may be human keratin fibers, such as human hair. The fragrance compound comprises p-mentha-8-thiol-3-one, cis-3-hexenol, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, and allyl amyl glycolate and further comprises one or more organic solvents selected from the group consisting of benzyl alcohol, dipropylene glycol, isopropyl myristate, and ethanol in an amount of 1% by weight or more, calculated to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for affecting Tuta absoluta. The compositions are kairomone blends that attract male and female Tuta absoluta. The compositions may further include a pesticide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for preventing or improving aging that comprises a culture of one or more lactic acid bacteria selected from a group consisting of Lactobacillus plantarum Wikim 125 (Accession No. KCCM13498P) isolated from Kimchi and Lactobacillus plantarum Wikim 126 (Accession No. KCCM13499P) and the Lactobacillus plantarum Wikim 127 (Accession No. KCCM13500P) that are isolated from Sauerkraut and may further comprise a dead cell of one or more lactic acid bacteria selected from the group. The cosmetic composition for preventing or improving aging of the present invention can promote skin aging improvement effects through antioxidation, inflammation relief, moisturizing enhancement, skin tone improvement, elasticity and wrinkle improvement, by using natural derived lactic acid bacteria that are skin-friendly, safe, and capable of improving skin functions and cultures using these lactic acid bacteria.