Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair coloring base compositions and ready-to-use hair coloring compositions comprising 2-methoxymethyl-P-phenylenediamine, an oxidative dye precursor. The hair coloring base composition is mixed with a developer composition to form a ready-to-use hair coloring composition having a lower than typical pH, 7. These compositions are effective for coloring hair, especially beard hair. The color imparted to the hair is long-lasting (tenacious) and skin sensitivity due to the coloring process is minimized or prevented. Methods for making the composition and methods for coloring hair, especially beard hair, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair color toning compositions comprising (a) one or more vegetable oils: (b) one or more solid fatty alcohols; (c) one or more nonionic surfactants; (d) one or more non-silicone shine enhancers; (e) one or more amidoamines; (f) one or more acids; (g) one or more direct dyes; and (g) water. Kits comprising the hair color toning compositions and methods of treating hair using the hair color toning compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair color toning compositions comprising (a) one or more vegetable oils: (b) one or more solid fatty alcohols; (c) one or more nonionic surfactants; (d) one or more non-silicone shine enhancers; (e) one or more amidoamines; (f) one or more acids; (g) one or more direct dyes; and (g) water. Kits comprising the hair color toning compositions and methods of treating hair using the hair color toning compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide a heat engine system, a mass management system (MMS), and a method for regulating pressure in the heat engine system while generating electricity. In one embodiment, the MMS contains a tank fluidly coupled to a pump, a turbine, a heat exchanger, an offload terminal, and a working fluid contained in the tank at a storage pressure. The working fluid may be at a system pressure proximal an outlet of the heat exchanger, at a low-side pressure proximal a pump inlet, and at a high-side pressure proximal a pump outlet. The MMS contains a controller communicably coupled to a valve between the tank and the heat exchanger outlet, a valve between the tank and the pump inlet, a valve between the tank and the pump outlet, and a valve between the tank and the offload terminal.

Abstract: A pressure reduction system may include an alternator with a casing and a rotor positioned, at least in part, within a cavity defined by the casing. The pressure reduction system may also include a mass management system that includes a control tank configured to be maintained at a tank pressure lower than a cavity pressure within the cavity of the alternator, thereby forming a pressure differential. A first transfer conduit may transfer a working fluid from the cavity of the alternator to the control tank via the pressure differential. The mass management system may be positioned at an elevation above the alternator, and include a refrigeration loop configured to cool the working fluid contained within the control tank. A second transfer conduit may fluidly couple the alternator and the mass management system, and may transfer the cooled working fluid from the control tank to the cavity via gravitational force.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide a heat engine system, a mass management system (MMS), and a method for regulating pressure in the heat engine system while generating electricity. In one embodiment, the MMS contains a tank fluidly coupled to a pump, a turbine, a heat exchanger, an offload terminal, and a working fluid contained in the tank at a storage pressure. The working fluid may be at a system pressure proximal an outlet of the heat exchanger, at a low-side pressure proximal a pump inlet, and at a high-side pressure proximal a pump outlet. The MMS contains a controller communicably coupled to a valve between the tank and the heat exchanger outlet, a valve between the tank and the pump inlet, a valve between the tank and the pump outlet, and a valve between the tank and the offload terminal.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide a heat engine system, a mass management system (MMS), and a method for regulating pressure in the heat engine system while generating electricity. In one embodiment, the MMS contains a tank fluidly coupled to a pump, a turbine, a heat exchanger, an offload terminal, and a working fluid contained in the tank at a storage pressure. The working fluid may be at a system pressure proximal an outlet of the heat exchanger, at a low-side pressure proximal a pump inlet, and at a high-side pressure proximal a pump outlet. The MMS contains a controller communicably coupled to a valve between the tank and the heat exchanger outlet, a valve between the tank and the pump inlet, a valve between the tank and the pump outlet, and a valve between the tank and the offload terminal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoreactive Francisella tularensis antigens and their uses as correlates of protection against tularemia. In one aspect, the invention provides a set of biomarkers for tularemia. In another aspect the invention provides a method of evaluating immunity against tularaemia in a subject, using the biomarkers.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide a heat engine system, a mass management system (MMS), and a method for regulating pressure in the heat engine system while generating electricity. In one embodiment, the MMS contains a tank fluidly coupled to a pump, a turbine, a heat exchanger, an offload terminal, and a working fluid contained in the tank at a storage pressure. The working fluid may be at a system pressure proximal an outlet of the heat exchanger, at a low-side pressure proximal a pump inlet, and at a high-side pressure proximal a pump outlet. The MMS contains a controller communicably coupled to a valve between the tank and the heat exchanger outlet, a valve between the tank and the pump inlet, a valve between the tank and the pump outlet, and a valve between the tank and the offload terminal.

Abstract: Using CTL epitopes to the Ebola GP, NP, VP24, VP30, VP35 and VP40 virion proteins, a method and composition for use in inducing an immune response which is protective against infection with Ebola virus is described.

Abstract: Using CTL epitopes to the Ebola GP, NP, VP24, VP30, VP35 and VP40 virion proteins, a method and composition for use in inducing an immune response which is protective against infection with Ebola virus is described.

Abstract: In this application is described a method for overcoming alphavirus vaccine interference in alphavirus-immune subjects by administration of a second alphavirus vaccine which is altered such that it is not accessible to interfering antibodies. Examples of such alterations are described as well as evidence showing that alphavirus interference likely results from the binding of interfering antibodies to viral proteins expressed on infected cells thereby causing lysis of infected cells.