Abstract: In some embodiments, the inventive subject matter relates to a fiber construct suitable for use as a fill material for insulation or padding, comprising: a primary fiber structure comprising a predetermined length of fiber; a secondary fiber structure, the secondary fiber structure comprising a plurality of relatively short loops spaced along a length of the primary fiber. In some embodiments, the inventive subject matter relates to insulative fiber structures that mimic the structure and scale of natural down and thereby provide similar properties.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the inventive subject matter relates to a fiber construct suitable for use as a fill material for insulation or padding, comprising: a primary fiber structure comprising a predetermined length of fiber; a secondary fiber structure, the secondary fiber structure comprising a plurality of relatively short loops spaced along a length of the primary fiber. In some embodiments, the inventive subject matter relates to insulative fiber structures that mimic the structure and scale of natural down and thereby provide similar properties.

Abstract: Lubricating composition comprising (i) base oil and (ii) a Verkade base compound having the formula (1): wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from hydrogen and saturated or unsaturated, straight chain or branched, C1-C22 alkyl groups. The lubricating composition of the present invention exhibits improved base number retention and oxidative stability, particularly in the presence of a biofuel such as fatty acid alkyl ester.

Abstract: Lubricating composition comprising (i) base oil and (ii) a Verkade base compound having the formula (1): wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from hydrogen and saturated or unsaturated, straight chain or branched, C1-C22 alkyl groups. The lubricating composition of the present invention exhibits improved base number retention and oxidative stability, particularly in the presence of a biofuel such as fatty acid alkyl ester.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the inventive subject matter relates to a fiber construct suitable for use as a fill material for insulation or padding, comprising: a primary fiber structure comprising a predetermined length of fiber; a secondary fiber structure, the secondary fiber structure comprising a plurality of relatively short loops spaced along a length of the primary fiber.

Abstract: The invention relates to antibodies that bind cross-linked amyloid ? oligomers, and methods for using such antibodies for diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to antibodies that bind cross-linked amyloid ? oligomers, and methods for using such antibodies for diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to antibodies that bind cross-linked amyloid ? oligomers, and methods for using such antibodies for diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention features antimicrobial compositions comprising ?-amyloid peptides, oligomers, and analogs thereof, and methods of using them for the prevention or treatment of an infection.

Abstract: The invention relates to antibodies that bind cross-linked amyloid ? oligomers, and methods for using such antibodies for diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to antibodies that bind cross-linked amyloid ? oligomers, and methods for using such antibodies for diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.