Abstract: Methods of using Bacillus subtilis probiotic supplementation to promote lower circulating TNF-? in resistance trained males are presented. Methods of administering Bacillus subtilis probiotic supplementation to an athletic population in conjunction with a sound nutrition and training regimen are presented herein. College athletes typically undergo periods of elevated stress both physically and mentally which may negatively affect recovery and adaptation. 12-weeks of probiotic supplementation resulted in attenuated circulating TNF-? concentrations in college athletes following offseason training.

Abstract: Methods of using Bacillus subtilis probiotic supplementation to promote lower circulating TNF-? in resistance trained males are presented. Methods of administering Bacillus subtilis probiotic supplementation to an athletic population in conjunction with a sound nutrition and training regimen are presented herein. College athletes typically undergo periods of elevated stress both physically and mentally which may negatively affect recovery and adaptation. 12-weeks of probiotic supplementation resulted in attenuated circulating TNF-? concentrations in college athletes following offseason training.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an enzymatic method including the steps of adding water to a reactor vessel with gentle mixing and minimal heating, adding osmotic protectant solution, adding plant material to the reactor, adding cell wall degrading enzymes at 0.1% wt/wt based on plant weight, heating the reactor now filled with plant material, osmotic protectant solution and enzyme blend solution to 30° C.-35° C., adding the enzyme mixture to the reactor and starting the timer for up to 2 hours, adding bulk density enhancer, further mixing the product, and drying the finished product containing protoplasts. The protoplast containing product may be provided in a dietary supplement for human use having antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for a non-invasive technique to analyze the fate of probiotics and commensal microbiota from the human upper gastrointestinal tract, namely the ileum. The invention further relates to methods for the enumeration and determination of mechanism of action of probiotics in a non-invasive manner from the end of the small intestine. A composition comprising a probiotic delivered in vivo to healthy individuals with an ileostomy bag is described.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and processes for producing compositions from an algae to provide heme and a red or red-like color to edible compositions including ingredients and finished food products. Also provided are methods of growing heme-producing algae, methods of producing algae preparations therefrom and methods of making ingredients and food products with algae preparations. Also provided are compositions, including edible compositions that include heme and other nutrient components produced from algae.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and processes for producing compositions from an algae that overproduces protoporphyrin IX (PPIX). Also provided are methods of growing PPIX overproducing algae, methods of isolating PPIX-containing portions from algae cultures and compositions and methods of making food products with PPIX produced by algae. Provided herein are strains and methods to select strains that overproduce PPIX. Also provided are compositions, including edible compositions that include PPIX produced from algae. Specifically, the algal strain over-producing PPIX is an engineered strain of The algal biomass may be used for preparing meat analogues wherein the PPIX compound imparts a meat-like colour and flavour.

Abstract: Methods of treating, removing, or preventing the accumulation of bacteria, fungus, and/or yeast on a surface, and/or treating or preventing fungal, bacterial, and/or yeast infections in a mammal, with compositions containing Bacillus subtilis or material secreted from Bacillus subtilis are provided. Compositions including Bacillus subitlis or material secreted from Bacillus subtilis that can be used in methods of treating, removing, or preventing the accumulation, growth, or activity of bacteria, fungus, and/or yeast on a surface, and/or treating or preventing fungal, bacterial, and/or yeast infections in a mammal, are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of improving body composition and reducing body fat percentage in an individual. The present invention relates to methods comprising administering to an individual a Bacillus subtilis composition wherein the individual's body fat percentage is reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating gastrointestinal irregularity, as well as promoting, maintaining, and restoring gastrointestinal regularity, and maintaining healthy gut microflora in an individual. The present invention relates to methods comprising orally administering to an individual a Bacillus subtilis composition wherein the individual's gastrointestinal irregularity is treated, and/or the individual's gastrointestinal regularity and/or healthy gut microflora is promoted, maintained, and/or restored.

Abstract: Methods of treating, removing, or preventing the accumulation of bacteria, fungus, and/or yeast on a surface, and/or treating or preventing fungal, bacterial, and/or yeast infections in a mammal, with compositions containing Bacillus subtilis or material secreted from Bacillus subtilis are provided. Compositions including Bacillus subitlis or material secreted from Bacillus subtilis that can be used in methods of treating, removing, or preventing the accumulation, growth, or activity of bacteria, fungus, and/or yeast on a surface, and/or treating or preventing fungal, bacterial, and/or yeast infections in a mammal, are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for growing algae with an exogenous organic carbon source as the primary carbon source, in light, dark or limited light conditions. Also provided are expression cassettes for expression of a recombinant protein in an algae species grown in dark or limited light conditions.

Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant microalgae containing one or more polynucleotides encoding iron-complexed proteins, methods of producing the iron-complexed proteins with the microalgae, and edible products formed therefrom.

Abstract: Methods of using Bacillus Subtilis probiotic supplementation to promote lower circulating TNF-? in resistance trained males are presented. Methods of administering Bacillus Subtilis probiotic supplementation to an athletic population in conjunction with a sound nutrition and training regimen are presented herein. College athletes typically undergo periods of elevated stress both physically and mentally which may negatively affect recovery and adaptation. 12-weeks of probiotic supplementation resulted in attenuated circulating TNF-? concentrations in college athletes following offseason training.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method of treating gastrointestinal inflammation such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) with a bacteriophage containing composition. The bacteriophage containing composition can be used as prebiotic supplementation and support of the gastrointestinal microflora. This disclosure relates to compositions that comprise one or more types of bacteriophage and methods of using such bacteriophages as a prebiotic to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria by decreasing harmful bacterial populations and releasing nutrients into the environment for good bacteria in the digestive system of an individual.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of improving body composition and reducing body fat percentage in an individual. The present invention relates to methods comprising administering to an individual a Bacillus subtilis composition wherein the individual's body fat percentage is reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating gastrointestinal irregularity, as well as promoting, maintaining, and restoring gastrointestinal regularity, and maintaining healthy gut microflora in an individual. The present invention relates to methods comprising orally administering to an individual a Bacillus subtilis composition wherein the individual's gastrointestinal irregularity is treated, and/or the individual's gastrointestinal regularity and/or healthy gut microflora is promoted, maintained, and/or restored.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions that comprise one or more types of bacteriophage and methods of using such bacteriophages as a prebiotic to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria by decreasing harmful bacterial populations and releasing nutrients into the environment for good bacteria in the digestive system of an individual.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions that comprise one or more types of bacteriophage and methods of using such bacteriophages as a prebiotic to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria by decreasing harmful bacterial populations and releasing nutrients into the environment for good bacteria in the digestive system of an individual.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions that comprise one or more types of bacteriophage and methods of using such bacteriophages as a prebiotic to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria by decreasing harmful bacterial populations and releasing nutrients into the environment for good bacteria in the digestive system of an individual.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention beneficially provide an ultrasound communication system and methods of ultrasound communication for diagnostics and prognostics of structures. For example, ultrasound transmitters are connected to a metal or composite structure and modulated to produce Lamb waves that travel to an ultrasound receiver. The ultrasound transmitters can use frequency-hopped signals to digitally encode transducer information among different transmitters. The transmitters can be operated asynchronously. The receiver can use a channel equalizer to reduce the effects of signal multipath and a decoder to decode the transducer information from the ultrasound transmitters.