Abstract: Multilayer biodegradable film particularly suitable for use in the manufacture of packaging, comprising at least one layer (A) comprising at least one aliphatic-aromatic biodegradable polyester blended with an aliphatic polyester having at least 70% in moles of succinic acid, and at least one layer (B) comprising a polymer composition comprising an aliphatic-aromatic polymer. The film has high mechanical properties, in particular a high elastic modulus, and appreciable optical transparency properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multilayer biodegradable film which is particularly suitable for the manufacture of packaging and is also characterised by appreciable optical transparency properties in addition to high level mechanical properties.

Abstract: A biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic polyester for the production of packaging films, having a Poisson's ratio (RVE) between 800 and 1700, comprising units of at least one dicarboxylic acid and at least one diol, in which Mn?40000 and Mw/q?90000, in which q is the percentage by weight of polyester oligomers having a molecular weight?10000.

Abstract: Packaging film with a coefficient of static friction >5 comprising: (i) a biodegradable polyester with a melt strength of 0.7-4 g and comprising units of at least one dicarboxylic acid and at least one diol, and (ii) an anti-fogging agent selected from the esters of a polyfunctional alcohol, provided that the ester is not a stearate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a biodegradable film which is particularly suitable for the manufacture of packaging and is also characterised by high level mechanical properties.

Abstract: A method for detecting by means of antibodies the presence and quantity of some substrates of ?-secretase and of fragments of said substrates, obtained both by the action of said ?-secretase or of other proteases, in biological samples isolated from the human body. The invention also relates to a kit for the detection of said substrates and fragments, as well as their antibodies to be used in the method and in the kit for the diagnosis of diseases such as Alzheimer's, Down syndrome and cancers. In particular, the antibodies are produced against specific C-terminal sequences of the protein LRP8 and its fragments.

Abstract: A process for preparing lactose-free skimmed, partially skimmed and whole milk is proposed in which: (1) the milk is pasteurized and skimmed; (2) the skimmed milk is hydrolyzed enzymatically by a lactase; (3) the hydrolyzed skimmed milk is microfiltrated to obtain an ultrafiltration retentate (RMF) and a microfiltration permeate (PMF); (4) the PMF is ultrafiltrated and an ultrafiltration retentate (RUF) and an ultrafiltration permeate (PUF) are obtained, 5) the PUF is nanofiltrated and a first nanofiltration retentate (RNF1) and a first nanofiltration permeate (PNF1) are obtained, 6) the PNF1 is nanofiltrated to obtain a second nanofiltration retentate (RNF2) and a second nanofiltration permeate (PNF2), and 7) final step: lactose-free milk is obtained by mixing one or more of the fractions deriving from one or more of the previous steps.

Abstract: Systems and methods for inferring user traits based on indirect questions. Indirect questions may be generated based on one or more triggers. The answers to the indirect questions provide cues to a system as to whether a user has one or more attributes associated with a trait. This information may be used to personalize a computing device.

Abstract: This invention relates to biodegradable films characterised by high resistance to processes of the photodegradative type, mainly activated by the ultraviolet component of sunlight, which are particularly suitable for use in the mulch film sector. These films comprise a composition containing at least one polyphenol of plant origin.

Abstract: Process for preparing lactose-free skimmed, partially skimmed and whole milk, comprising the following steps: 1) pasteurization and skimming, 2) enzymatic hydrolysis of the skimmed milk by lactase enzyme, 3) microfiltration of the hydrolysed skimmed milk and obtainment of a microfiltration retentate (RMF) and of a microfiltration permeate (PMF), 4) PMF ultrafiltration and obtainment of an ultrafiltration retentate (RUF) and of an ultrafiltration permeate (PUF), 5) first PUF nanofiltration and obtainment of the first nanofiltration retentate (RNF 1) and of a first nanofiltration permeate (PNF 1), 6) second PNF 1 nanofiltration and obtainment of a second nanofiltration retentate (RNF2) and of a second nanofiltration permeate (PNF2), and 7) final step: obtainment of lactose-free milk by mixing one or more of the fractions deriving from one or more of the previous steps, which is characterized in that: (I) the first nanofiltration of step 5) is carried out with membranes having a molecular weight cut-off ranging

Abstract: This invention relates to a biodegradable film which is particularly suitable for the manufacture of packaging and is also characterised by high level mechanical properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multilayer biodegradable film which is particularly suitable for the manufacture of packaging and is also characterised by appreciable optical transparency properties in addition to high level mechanical properties.

Abstract: Systems and methods for inferring user traits based on indirect questions. Indirect questions may be generated based on one or more triggers. The answers to the indirect questions provide cues to a system as to whether a user has one or more attributes associated with a trait. This information may be used to personalize a computing device.

Abstract: This invention relates to biodegradable films characterised by high resistance to processes of the photodegradative type, mainly activated by the ultraviolet component of sunlight, which are particularly suitable for use in the mulch film sector. These films comprise a composition containing at least one polyphenol of plant origin.

Abstract: A system and method for transmitting message data within a multi-hop mesh network is disclosed. Message data is provided that includes an identifier of the source node, an identifier of the destination node, a transmission route and a message for the destination node. At least one processor tracks one or more of an incoming queue, an outgoing queue and an idle queue. The message data is transmitted from the source node to a destination node or, if the destination node is not directly connected, to an intermediate node, the receiving node determines whether it is the destination node and/or whether there is at least a first predetermined condition that precludes the message delivery.

Abstract: Process for fractioning and refining natural products obtainable from waste vegetal material and particularly from artichoke (Cynara scolymus) production or from other plants of the Cynara genus such as the cultivated or wild cardoon. The process is based on the use of membrane separation technologies envisaging a tangential microfiltration (MF) phase on the raw decoction, followed by tangential ultrafiltration (UF) on the previous MF permeate and reverse osmosis (RO) on the UF permeate, in order to obtain a retentate rich in concentrated active ingredients and a permeate consisting of ultrapure water that is recycled for the preparation of the decoction. The process enables obtaining purified extracts of high biological valence to be used in the pharmaceutical industry, in the nutraceutic sector, in the cosmetics industry and for innovative products in the food industry.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture of biodegradable polyesters comprising: (A) a polyhydroxy acid of the poly-?-caprolactone type and its copolymers, (B) aliphatic polyester, and (C) a polymer of polylactic acid, in which the concentration of (A) varies with respect to (A+B) in the range between 40 and 70% by weight, and the concentration of (C) with respects to (A+B+C) lies between 2 and 30%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture of biodegradable polyesters comprising: (A) a polyhydroxy acid of the poly-&egr;-caprolactone type and its copolymers, (B) aliphatic polyester, and (C) a polymer of polylactic acid, in which the concentration of (A) varies with respect to (A+B) in the range between 40 and 70% by weight, and the concentration of (C) with respects to (A+B+C) lies between 2 and 30%.

Abstract: A composition for dietary supplementation includes the following three compositions: The first composition is Germander (Teucrium Chamaedrys Herba), Camelia Tea (Camelia Thea Folia), and Spirulina (Spirulina Maxima); the second composition is Garcinia Gambogia, dry extract (Garcinia Cambogia Fructuse), Brown Algae, dry extract (Fucus Vesicolosus), and Germander (Teucrium Chamaedrys Herba); the third composition is Garcinia Gambogia, dry extract (Garcinia Cambogia Fructuse), Brown Algae, dry extract (Fucus Vesicolosus), and Orthosiphon, dry extract (Orthosiphon Stamineus Folia), respectively. Additionally, there is a fourth composition including Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris Fructus), Garcinia Cambogia, dry extract (Garcinia Cambogia Fructus), Pineapple, dry extract (Ananas Sativus Stipites), Gymnema Sylvestre, dry extract (Gymnema Sylvestre Folia), and Chromium Dinicotinate (Chromium).

Abstract: A fresh egg-based cream including milk and sugar is prepared with appropriate amounts of monosaccharides and modified and partly hydrated amylopectin. This cream, having a low Aw value, a sufficiently long shelf life at room temperature, and a suitable mellowness, has shown to suit particularly well industrial scale confectionery production methods.