Abstract: Disclosed herein is an algae harvesting device. The device may comprise; a rotatable filtration unit having an outer wall defining an internal chamber therein; an inlet for introducing a fluid containing algae into the internal chamber; a container within which the rotatable filtration unit rotates; an algae collector disposed within the internal chamber configured to collect algae; and an outlet for discharging algae.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carbon capture system, including an illumination apparatus, the illumination apparatus, including: at least one tray, the at least one tray including a substantially planar base and a peripheral rim around the base to form a receptacle; a supporting frame configured to receive the at least one tray; a light-dispersing layer disposed on a surface of the planar base to enable substantially uniform distribution of light through the planar base; and at least one light source, positioned adjacent the planar base and configured to emit light toward the planar base such that at least a portion of the emitted light is dispersed by the light dispersing layer through the surface of the planar base. The system further includes a carbonation device, a defouler, an automated nutrient dosing system, and a harvester. The carbon capture system may also be configured to carry out a method for determining optimal temporal variations in flux output for algal growth.

Abstract: A device for assessing temporal variations in flux output. The device includes at least one light source, a sample plate; at least one sensor and a processor. The light source can emit light in accordance with temporally varying flux output conditions. The sample plate is affixed above the light source and configured to receive at least one sample. The processor is in communication with the light source and configured to control the light source to provide a flux output, the flux output including at least a duty cycle and a pulse frequency. The sensor is configured to obtain a measurement of at least one response parameter of the sample. The processor is also configured to control the light source to adjust the provided flux output based on the at least one response parameter.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber comprising regenerated cellulose, wherein the cellulose is obtained from an algae, and a method of making thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for harvesting microalgae, the method comprising (i) mixing one or more monomers, a photoinitiator, water and a deoxygenation system to form a mixture; (ii) exposing the mixture to UV light so as to form an aqueous solution of one or more polymers; (iii) introducing the aqueous solution of one or more polymers to a suspension comprising microalgae in an amount sufficient to produce flocculated microalgae; and (iv) harvesting the flocculated microalgae. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing and selecting a polymeric flocculant for use in harvesting microalgae and a related apparatus.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to food colouring agents. In particular, the disclosure relates to the use of linear tetrapyrrole-containing compounds, such as phycobiliproteins, for example, phycoerythrin, as colouring agents and/or metal ion carriers for the use in food products, such as in meat mimetic and meat replacement foods, and as ingredients therefor. The disclosure also relates to food products, such as meat mimetic and meat replacement food products, and ingredients therefor, comprising said colouring agents and/or metal carriers.

Abstract: The instant invention describes an analytical assay to accurately measure an analyte in the presence of an interfering substance.

Abstract: The instant invention describes an analytical assay to accurately measure an analyte in the presence of an interfering substance.

Abstract: The instant invention describes an analytical assay to accurately measure an analyte in the presence of an interfering substance.

Abstract: The instant invention describes an analytical assay to accurately measure an analyte in the presence of an interfering substance.

Abstract: The instant invention describes an analytical assay to accurately measure an analyte in the presence of an interfering substance.

Abstract: The instant invention describes an analytical assay to accurately measure an analyte in the presence of an interfering substance.

Abstract: Medicaments and methods of using the same are disclosed for treating or preventing diseases resulting from undesirable cell adhesion of IL-1 receptor positive cells to biological materials, particular to endothelial cells, or autoimmune related diseases, preferably graft versus host disease, or IL-1 dependent cancers.

Abstract: Multifunctional proteins having M-CSF activity and at least one other bioactivity not found together in a single naturally occuring molecule are described. These multifunctional M-CSF proteins can be produced by the expression of fused genes which are also described. These multifunctional M-CSF proteins have increased therapeutic potential.

Abstract: Compositions involving I.kappa.B (i.e., inhibitor of Nuclear Factor-.kappa.B or NF-.kappa.B) and methods of using the same are described that have applications for the identification of prophylactics or therapeutics for the treatment of diseases resulting from altered gene expression, including genes that encode cytokines or related molecules.

Abstract: Two novel cytokines which are involved in an inflammatory response (inflammatory cytokines) are disclosed. The inflammatory cytokines have been isolated from activated peripheral blood, preferably monocytes adhered to plastic; or peripheral blood leukocytes induced with calcium ionophore and mezerin. The two cytokines are Gro .beta. and .gamma., and their cDNA and amino acid sequences are disclosed. The expression of the genes in various cells is presented. Assay and diagnostic utilities using the cytokines; recombinant materials and procedures; purification procedures; and monoclonal antibodies to the cytokines are also shown.

Abstract: Two novel cytokines which are involved in an inflammatory response (inflammatory cytokines) are disclosed. The inflammatory cytokines have been isolated from activated peripheral blood, preferably monocytes adhered to plastic; or peripheral blood leukocytes induced with calcium ionophore and mezerin. The two cytokines are Gro .beta. and .gamma., and their cDNA and amino acid sequences are disclosed. The expression of the genes in various cells is presented. Assay and diagnostic utilities using the cytokines; recombinant materials and procedures; purification procedures; and monoclonal antibodies to the cytokines are also shown.

Abstract: Two novel cytokines which are involved in an inflammatory response (inflammatory cytokines) are disclosed. The inflammatory cytokines have been isolated from activated peripheral blood, preferably monocytes adhered to plastic; or peripheral blood leukocytes induced with calcium ionophore and mezerin. The two cytokines are Gro .beta. and .gamma., and their cDNA and amino acid sequences are disclosed. The expression of the genes in various cells is presented. Assay and diagnostic utilities using the cytokines; recombinant materials and procedures; purification procedures; and monoclonal antibodies to the cytokines are also shown.

Abstract: Medicaments and methods of using the same are disclosed for treating or preventing diseases resulting from undesirable cell adhesion of IL-1 receptor positive cells to biological materials, particular to endothelial cells, or autoimmune related diseases, preferably graft versus host disease, or IL-1 dependent cancers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to DNA, host cells and a vector encoding a protein with cytokine inhibitory activity, particularly IL-1 inhibitory activity. The protein encoded by the DNA of the present invention is particularly useful as an IL-1 antagonist.