Abstract: Roller profiling machine includes several forming stations which progressively shape a given material until obtaining a pre-designed profile with a section variable along the length of the profile. Each forming station is placed over a head (2) that includes a first device arranged for a translation movement, horizontal and perpendicular to the direction in which the profile is advanced; and a second device arranged for a rotation movement; wherein, the head (2) is also inclined in a certain angle (?) with respect to the horizontal; the angle being configured to avoid a collision between the forming material and the rollers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the finding that the accumulation of flavoproteins such as flavodoxin within plant cells, in particular within chloroplasts, provides enhanced resistance to sources of environmental stress, such as herbicide, ultraviolet AB radiation, extreme temperatures, infection and/or high doses of irradiation. Nucleic acids, cells, plants and methods pertaining thereto are described.

Abstract: Emulsion-containing cosmetic compositions, wherein the emulsion comprises an aqueous dispersion of 15 to 40% solids, by weight, of an enzymatically degraded starch, which starch has been debranched by treatment with an alpha-1,6-D-glucanohydrolase to yield up to 100%, by weight, short chain amylose, are provided herein. Also provided are oil-free cosmetic compositions and cosmetic stick compositions, comprising 1 to 16% enzymatically debranched starch; 2 to 35% water; 35 to 90% hydrophobic base, selected from the group consisting of oil, wax and fat, and 5 to 20% emulsifier(s), with the balance of the compositions comprising one or more adjuncts selected from dye(s), fragrance(s), flavor(s), sunscreen agent(s), opacifier(s), and filler(s). Also provided is a method for formulating a cosmetic stick composition.