Abstract: The present invention provides a mask, suitable for wearing, that inhibits the passage of viruses and germs there through. Briefly, the mask comprises a number of individual layers. Each of these layers is treated with a compound designed to destroy viruses and germs, thus retarding the passage of viruses and germs to the next layer, and ultimately to the user. In one embodiment, a layer of acidic material and a separate layer of basic material are utilized in a form suitable to be placed over the user's nose and mouth.

Abstract: A novel variety of Botryococcus distinct from the previously cultured variety in color, biochemistry, size, shape, and habit.

Abstract: Acceleration of botryococcenoids and growth by concomitant provision of appropriate light, minerals, and assimilable carbon. Specifically, methods, compositions and systems for the in vitro growth of hydrocarbons in photosynthetic organisms while maintaining a biologically exclusive monocultural environment, as for example, from Botryococcus species, is disclosed. Niche-nutrients can include about 200 ppm to about 3% nitrogen, and about 100 ppm to about 15% P205, and about 100 ppm to about 3.5% K20. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to the growth of the Chlorophyta such as Botryococcus sp. in a nutrient medium that includes up to 15% phosphates, at least 3 ppm soluble iron, and up to about 70 ppm soluble zinc. Also disclosed is a substantially pure culture of Botryococcus braunii var. Showa, strain Ninsei, having the ATCC Accession No. PTA-7441, its parts, and hydrocarbons produced therefrom.

Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising design of enlarged pectins are provided. Elaborated pectins are useful for a multitude of functions including surface coating, penetrant, additive and gell. Methods according to the present invention comprise steps for treatments to one or more live pectic cells in one or more compositions that result in modified pectins. In specific embodiments, methods are provided for applying the nanotechnology to live cells for carriage and incorporation of polar compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for balancing electron reduction potentials of formulations in a manner that reduces susceptibility to changes from xenobiotics. The present invention also provides novel compositions of matter based on structuring from a mobile nucleotide integral to its architecture.