Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.

Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.

Abstract: The invention comprises a microphone with a housing and an active element inside the housing for converting sound energy into electric energy whereby an inlet is provided for directing sound energy from the surroundings to the active element, whereby the inlet comprises a first tube part and a cavity in connection with the first tube part, whereby the cavity is dimensioned to dampen ultrasonic frequencies. The invention further comprises a hearing aid with a microphone such a microphone. Further the invention concerns an inlet structure for a microphone.

Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a physiological condition in a person, comprising input means for receiving at least two physiological parameters, processing means for determining, from the received physiological parameters, a result signal indicative of the presence or onset of said physiological condition, and output means for generating an output indicative of the result signal. The apparatus further comprises storage means for storing a look-up table comprising a plurality of entries, each entry corresponding to a pre-calculated probability of the presence or onset of said physiological condition, the pre-calculated probabilities being determined by means of a mathematical process from previously monitored physiological parameters; and the processing means is adapted to process the received at least two physiological parameters to identify one of the plurality of entries of the look-up table, and to determine said result signal from the identified entry of the look-up table.

Abstract: Disclosed is a medical advisory system for providing recommendations to a user for actions to be taken. The system comprises input means for receiving a number of input parameters, processing means configured to determine from at least the input parameters a recommended action to be taken, and output means for presenting information about the determined recommended action to a user. The processing means is configured to implement a plurality of mathematical advisory models each adapted to generate a respective model output from the received input parameters. The processing means is configured to determine the recommended action from the model output of one or more of the plurality of mathematical advisory models.

Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of business-to-business (B2B) commerce and in particular to a real-time, computer implemented system and method for conducting a reverse auction for procuring maintenance, repair and operations components over the Internet. Integral to the present invention is a Reverse Auction Module (RAM) which is a web-based system that allows buyers or sourcing agents (SA) to electronically solicit a group of remotely situated potential suppliers to bid on a requirement. Those suppliers that respond before bid closing will have their bids evaluated by the system against multiple criteria. The system then presents the SA with the results of the evaluation. The SA or buyer is able to accept the recommendation or override the recommendation and create a proposal based on the bid information from one of the suppliers. The proposal is then given to the customer.

Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of N-substituted azaheterocyclic compounds or salts thereof, for the treatment of conditions related to angiogenesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein X is amino, C.sub.1-6 -alkylamino, di-C.sub.1-6 -alkylamino;R.sup.1 is H, straight or branched C.sub.1-6 -alkyl or trifluoromethyl; R.sup.4 is H or straight or branched C.sub.1-6 -alkyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 together form a cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl ring;Y is O, S, SO.sub.2, N--H or N-alkyl;R.sup.5 is selected from optionally substituted heterocycles;R.sup.6 is hydrogen, benzoyl or C.sub.1-6 -alkanoyl andR.sup.7 is hydrogen, benzoyl or C.sub.1-6 -alkanoyl; ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.The compounds have been found useful for treating central nervous system and cardiovascular ailments.

Abstract: A knife gate valve comprises a body member to which two aligned conduits are attached. The body member has a U-shaped internal recess of predetermined length formed within it. A removable sealing member fits within the recess and extends along its entire length. The sealing member is comprised of rubber which has been cured about a threaded or irregularly surfaced rod that reinforces the seat, helping to keep it in the correct position and orientation in the recess. The rod protrudes from both lengthwise ends of the rubber and is operatively connected with the body of the valve. This prevents the sealing member from being dislodged by the flow of slurry through the valve or the opening action of the valve in the presence of a sticky slurry.