Abstract: A sorbent material is disclosed for the one-step separation of bio-macromolecules in a single pass extraction of DNA from complex mixtures of molecules and chemicals. In one embodiment, the sorbent material comprises a silanized material at least partially coated or formed with a polymer selected from the group consisting of a poly(aryl methacrylate), a poly(aryl acrylate), a poly(heteroaryl methacrylate, a poly(heteroaryl acrylate) and a copolymer thereof.

Abstract: Provided are methods for treating or preventing brain edema in a subject by administering an inhibitor of SLC26A11 to the subject. Also included are methods for preventing cell death, cell swelling, or elevated internal concentration of chloride ions in a cell by contacting the cell with an inhibitor of SLC26A11.

Abstract: Provided are methods for treating or preventing brain edema in a subject by administering an inhibitor of SLC26A11 to the subject. Also included are methods for preventing cell death, cell swelling, or elevated internal concentration of chloride ions in a cell by contacting the cell with an inhibitor of SLC26A11.

Abstract: A sorbent material is disclosed for the one-step separation of bio-macromolecules in a single pass extraction of DNA from complex mixtures of molecules and chemicals. In one embodiment, the sorbent material comprises a silanized material at least partially coated or formed with a polymer selected from the group consisting of a poly(aryl methacrylate), a poly(aryl acrylate), a poly(heteroaryl methacrylate, a poly(heteroaryl acrylate) and a copolymer thereof.

Abstract: A membrane receives an incident energy signal at a first surface of the membrane. An actuating electrode, located adjacent to the membrane on a side opposite the first surface, applies an actuating pressure to the membrane if an actuating potential is applied between the actuating electrode and the membrane. A restoring electrode, located adjacent to the first surface of the membrane, applies a restoring pressure to the membrane if a restoring potential is applied between the restoring electrode and the membrane. The restoring electrode has an outer surface defining an aperture that enables the incident energy signal to pass, for example, without significant obstruction and without significant attenuation, through the restoring electrode to impinge upon the membrane, and the length of the restoring electrode is at least as great as the smallest width of the aperture.

Abstract: A system and method for dehumidifying air including a multiple effect evaporator that creates a concentrated desiccant solution. The desiccant solution from the multiple effect evaporator is conveyed to a desiccant spray chamber that sprays the cooled desiccant solution into an air stream. The desiccant solution absorbs water vapor from the air stream creating a desiccant and water solution. A conduit transfers the water and desiccant solution to the multiple effect evaporator for removal of the water from the desiccant solution.