Abstract: Described herein are fabric softening compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium compound (e.g., an esterquat); a cationic polyquaternium polymer (e g., polyquaternium-7); a preservative system which comprises an organic acid (e.g., lactic acid or phosphonic acid); and 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC) or Dodecylguanidine Hydrochloride (DGH); and a phosphonic chelating agent (e.g., etidronic acid). Methods of making and using the fabric softening compositions are also described herein.

Abstract: Described herein are fabric softening compositions novel fabric softeners and conditioners that comprises a formula with a polyhydric alcohol (e.g., glycerin) and a nonionic cellulose ether (e.g., hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC)) backbone, and a plant-based softening agent comprising one or more agents selected from: a plasticizer, wherein the plasticizer is further selected from the group consisting of isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, isodecyl neopentanoate, isodecyl oleate, and diisopropyl adipate, or a partially hydrolyzed plant protein. Methods of manufacturing are also contemplated.

Abstract: The technology relates in part to methods for detecting the activity of IL-40 and modified versions thereof. The technology also relates in part to uses of IL-40 for promoting cell differentiation.

Abstract: The technology relates in part to methods for detecting the activity of Meteorin-? and modified versions thereof.

Abstract: A computer-based method is herein disclosed, allowing to differentiate automatically between two tissues of interest: an extrinsic and an intrinsic tissue, from a plurality of images, obtaining a quantitative assessment of each of said tissues without requiring the intervention of an expert. Said method involves the definition of a differentiation region in images obtained from a medical imaging acquisition device using a parametric contour, after which differentiation and quantification are carried out based on the photometric characteristics of the different tissues observed in images, evaluating the local neighborhood of each voxel belonging to the differentiation region previously defined in the plurality of images. The disclosed method increases to a great extent precision in differentiation and quantification of tissues, while the shown percentage error is considered tolerable for diagnostic purposes.

Abstract: A computer-based method is herein disclosed, allowing to differentiate automatically between two tissues of interest: an extrinsic and an intrinsic tissue, from a plurality of images, obtaining a quantitative assessment of each of said tissues without requiring the intervention of an expert. Said method involves the definition of a differentiation region in images obtained from a medical imaging acquisition device using a parametric contour, after which differentiation and quantification are carried out based on the photometric characteristics of the different tissues observed in images, evaluating the local neighborhood of each voxel belonging to the differentiation region previously defined in the plurality of images. The disclosed method increases to a great extent precision in differentiation and quantification of tissues, while the shown percentage error is considered tolerable for diagnostic purposes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bacterial strain which is able to degrade or mineralize s-triazine compounds, such as simazine, which corresponds to Pseudomonas sp. strain MHP41, deposited under the accession number NRRL B-30908. The present invention provides a product for the bioremediation of environments contaminated with s-triazine, where the product includes a bacterial inoculum of Pseudomonas sp. strain MHP41. The present invention further provides a method for the bioremediation of environments contaminated with s-triazines, which uses this product for the bioremediation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bacterial strain which is able to degrade or mineralize s-triazine compounds, such as simazine, which corresponds to Pseudomonas sp. strain MHP41, deposited under the accession number NRRL B-30908. The present invention provides a product for the bioremediation of environments contaminated with s-triazine, where the product includes a bacterial inoculum of Pseudomonas sp. strain MHP41. The present invention further provides a method for the bioremediation of environments contaminated with s-triazines, which uses this product for the bioremediation.