Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for liquid storage of biological samples with recovery of substantially all biological activity and without refrigeration. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for automated storing, tracking retrieving and analyzing of such liquid-storable biological samples, including nucleic acids and proteins (including enzymes). RFID-tagged liquid-storable biological sample storage devices featuring liquid matrices are disclosed, as also are computer-implemented systems and methods for managing sample data.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for recirculating and cooling exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine (2), in particular of a diesel engine in a motor vehicle, wherein the internal combustion engine (2) has an exhaust line (3) with an exhaust gas turbine (6) and an intake line (4) with a charge air compressor (8) which is driven by the exhaust gas turbine (6), wherein an extraction point (11) for branching off an exhaust gas recirculation line (EGR line 5) is arranged downstream of the turbine (6) and a recirculation point (12) for recirculating the EGR line (5) is arranged upstream of the compressor (8), and wherein at least one exhaust gas heat exchanger (13) and an EGR valve (14) are arranged in the EGR line (5). It is proposed according to the invention that a charge air throttle element (17) is arranged in the intake line (4) and that the EGR valve (14), the recirculation point (12) and the throttle element (17) are formed as an integrated component (19).

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for substantially dry storage at ambient temperatures of biological samples such as nucleic acids and cells in a form from which nucleic acids can be recovered, using a dissolvable or dissociable dry storage matrix that permits recovery of biologically active materials. Compositions and methods are also disclosed for automated storing, tracking retrieving and analyzing of nucleic acid samples. RFID-tagged biological sample storage devices featuring dissolvable or dissociable matrices are described for use as supports of biological samples, which matrices can be dried and subsequently rehydrated for sample recovery. Also disclosed are computer-implemented systems and methods for managing sample data.

Abstract: Molded part comprised of a polymer mixture, wherein a) the polymer mixture exhibits a synthetic first polymer P(i) and at least a second synthetic polymer P(j), that b) polymer P(i) exhibits a polymerization degree DP(P(i))>400 and at least one type of crystallizable sequences A with a polymerization degree DPs(P(i)) of these sequences of >15, that c) the polymer P(j) consists of the same monomer units as the sequences A of P(i), the polymerization degree DP(P(j)) of P(j) is <400, that d) the polymer mixture is mixed in a molecularly disperse manner, and a phase separation of the two polymers P(i) and P(j) is suppressed, and that e) the polymer mixture is shaped into a molded part by means of an injection molding process, wherein f) a network is formed during the solidification of the polymer mixture during heterocrystallization, characterized in that g) the percentage of p(j) at a polymerization degree of <12 in % w/w is <20.

Abstract: The invention relates to an system, especially a turbo-compressor system pertaining to a motor vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine with exhaust gas recirculation. Said system comprises an exhaust gas cooler (2) and a charge air cooler (1) for cooling recirculate exhaust gases and/or charge air, a compressor (V) for compressing the charge air, and at least on condenser (3).

Abstract: A printing press, in particular a sheet-fed offset printing press, includes at least one control device, a plurality of printing units, one or more varnishing units, and one or more dryers. Variables determining a dryness of the printing material are determined and used to optimize the drying process. For that purpose, the important material streams influencing the drying process are determined at least for the region of the printing press that contains the drying device(s).

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (A) for cooling recycled exhaust gas (AG) and charge air (LL) in a motor vehicle comprising a turbocharger respectively comprising at least one heat exchanger for the exhaust gas flow and a least one heat exchanger for the charge air flow. At least one heat exchanger for the exhaust gas flow and one heat exchanger for the charge air flow form part of a common low temperature cooling circuit (NK). The invention also relates to a method for operating one such arrangement (A).

Abstract: An apparatus for drying sheets in a sheet-fed printing press includes a hot air dryer having a hot-air outflow temperature which is at least 300° C. A sheet-fed printing press having the apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyvinlyl alcohol gels which are suitable for use in the organism and which are produced at the site of application (in situ) from a viscous liquid by partial crystallization and network formation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit arrangement (K), with a low-temperature coolant circuit (1) for the cooling of charge air on a motor vehicle with a charging device, comprising a charge air/coolant cooler (2). A temperature sensor (4) is provided at the exit of the coolant from the charge air/coolant (2), or directly thereafter, for the measurement of the coolant exit temperature. The invention further relates to a method for operation of such a circuit arrangement (K).

Abstract: The present invention relates to liposomes and compositions comprising liposomes, their production and use for the prevention and therapy of proliferative diseases, infectious diseases, vascular diseases, rheumatoid diseases, inflammatory diseases, immune diseases, and allergies.

Abstract: The invention relates to a starch product in the form of a foodstuff ingredient and to a foodstuff per se whose hydrolysis speed during digestion can be set to low and especially almost constant in that the starch is obtained as a partially crystalline network with a low degree of swelling by means of targeted conditioning, starting from an at least partly amorphous state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydroformylation process in which at least one olefin having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms is reacted continuously with carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence of a hydroformylation catalyst in a reaction zone in which a liquid phase is present and a stream S) is taken from the liquid phase, heat is removed from this stream and the stream is subsequently returned to the reaction zone without removal of a material component.

Abstract: The invention relates to slowly digestible starch-containing foodstuffs, such as cereals and snacks, while a substantial percentage of the starch phase of starch-containing foodstuffs is transformed into a slowly digestible form in situ during foodstuff manufacture by modifying the method typical for the respective foodstuff, and if necessary, the recipe. During the manufacture of starch-containing foodstuffs, the starch is most often prepared to the extent where it digested exceedingly quickly, and converted into glucose in the process. This leads to a rapid rise in the blood sugar level (high sugar), followed by a speedy to severe drop in the blood sugar level (low sugar). These foodstuffs have a high glycemic index (GI). A high number of more recent studies suggest that foodstuffs with a high GI are a significant cause of diabetes, obesity and cardiopulmonary diseases. The WHO believes that indicating GI values on foodstuff packaging would effectively help in preventing the mentioned diseases.

Abstract: An encapsulating systems of particles consisting of a matrix or an envelope and a phase enclosed therein. The envelope can be obtained from very low-viscous, highly concentrated solutions and melted masses having a variable crystalline part and a variable network density. The encapsulation system is suitable for the encapsualation of moderately to low viscous liquids, especially hydrophobic active ingredients such as fragrances, aromatics and pharmaceutical active ingredients. The system enables the range of method parameters to be significantly increased compared to previous encapsulation systems improves the stability of the envelopes of the encapsulation systems, and enables the release characteristics to be influenced in a targeted manner.

Abstract: An automotive tail light. An LED emits its light laterally. A reflection part surrounding the LED picks up the light and reflects it towards the light dish. A low height light is thus provided.

Abstract: Polyvinyl alcohol gels, particularly hydrogels, which are produced by methods and formulas and are provided with a characteristic profile that is adjustable to a large extent, e.g., outstanding mechanical properties with moduli of elasticity of 30 MPa and stiffnesses of 25 MPa at a breaking elongation of 550 percent, or full transparency in a wide range of water contents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences and proteins derivable therefrom that have been identified in Sorangium cellulosum, which proteins are catalytically active or participate in the biosynthetic pathway of disorazoles. The invention provides novel sequences which are necessary components of the disorazole biosynthetic pathway in addition to genes dszA-D.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide a switching device (1) based on a uniform control tile, which is easy to produce and assemble, ensuring good electric insulation properties. To achieve this, the device comprises an adapter (12) with second contact means (13), arranged to form a connection between first contact means (7, 8) and a conductor (10) that is to be connected. Said adapter and second contact means have insulating isolating elements (18, 18a, 18b, 18c), at least bordering several sides, for defined creepage distances and clearances.