Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions comprising solvents and surfactants, as well as their use in improving oil and/or gas production. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise chemical or synthetic solvents and/or surfactants. In other embodiments, the compositions comprise biological components, such as microorganisms and/or their growth by-products. The subject invention can be used to dissolve, disperse and/or emulsify paraffin precipitates and/or deposits; prevent and/or inhibit paraffin deposition; remove rust deposits and prevent corrosion associated therewith; inhibit bacterial growth and/or biofilm formation; and to enhance oil recovery.

Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions for treating standing water, such as retention ponds and puddles, as well as soils prone to flooding and pooling. More specifically, the subject invention provides microbe-derived compositions as well as their use in preventing and/or mitigating, i.e., draining, undesirable standing water and/or problems associated with standing water, such as mosquitos and algal growth. Advantageously, the compositions and methods of the subject invention can be used as environmentally friendly, non-toxic and cost-effective solutions for water-use efficiency, soil health, and pest control.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for improving the quality of life for a subject, particularly a child, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In preferred embodiments, a supplement composition comprising natural or naturally-derived ingredients is delivered to a subject in the form of a chocolate bar or other candy alongside administration of an antiviral medication. Advantageously, the composition and methods can improve the immune health of the subject, along with other signs and symptoms associated with ASD, infections and other immunocompromising conditions.

Abstract: The subject invention provides microbe-based products, as well as their use to improve oil production and refining efficiency by, for example, remediating the disposable layers in oil tanks and other oil storage units. In preferred embodiments, the microbe-based products comprise biochemical-producing yeast and growth by-products thereof, such as, e.g., biosurfactants. The subject invention can be used to remediate rag layer and/or other dissolved solid layers that form in water-oil emulsions. Furthermore, the subject invention can be used for remediating solid impurities, such as sand, scale, rust and clay, in produced water, flow-back, brine, and/or fracking fluids.

Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods for improving facial skin, hair and scalp health using cosmetic yeast-based masks. In a specific embodiment, the subject invention provides a yeast-based mask for application to the face, which can improve the health and appearance of thereof. In another specific embodiment, the subject invention provides a yeast-based mask for application to the hair and scalp, which can aid in preventing hair loss, as well as improve the health and appearance of the hair and scalp. Methods of using the yeast-based masks are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods of microbial enhanced oil recovery using biochemical-producing microbes. In specific embodiments, the methods of the subject invention comprise applying a biosurfactant-producing bacteria and/or a growth by-product thereof to an oil-producing site. In preferred embodiments, the bacteria is a strain of Bacillus in spore form. In some embodiments, the methods further comprise applying the bacteria with a yeast fermentation product, an alkaline compound, a polymer, a non-biological surfactant, and/or one or more chelating agents. Advantageously, the subject invention can be useful for stimulating the flow of oil from a well, as well as dissolving scale present in an oil-bearing formation.

Abstract: The present invention provides modified sophorolipids modified with amino acids to improve, e.g., the bioavailability of the amino acids. The modified sophorolipids of the present invention are capable of efficiently delivering the amino acids to the target site and enhancing the efficacy of the amino acid and/or the sophorolipids.

Abstract: The subject invention provides safe, environmentally friendly compositions and efficient methods for reverse osmosis. More specifically, the subject invention provides compositions derived from microorganisms for reverse osmosis, which can be used for increasing the rate of reverse osmosis, the quality of the purified liquid resulting from reverse osmosis, the filtration efficiency of the semi-permeable reverse osmosis membrane, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for enhancing bioavailability of health-promoting substances, such as pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements. The subject invention utilizes an adjuvant composition comprising one or more microbial-produced biosurfactants and/or isoforms thereof, to enhance bioavailability of health-promoting substances and to reduce the effective dosage that is required.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide novel, low-cost fermentation systems and methods of their use. More specifically, the present invention provides biological reactor systems for fermenting a wide variety of, for example, bio level 1 microorganisms with very high cell densities. The reactor systems can be used to grow yeast, fungi and bacteria, as well as growth by-products thereof. In specific embodiments, the reactor systems are used to produce yeast-based compositions. In certain specific embodiments, the reactor systems can be used for the production of Starmerella bombicola yeast compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides modified sophorolipids of formula (I) incorporating therapeutic molecules as therapeutic agent cargos to improve the bioavailability and/or delivery of such agents. The modified sophorolipids of the present invention are capable of efficiently delivering the therapeutic agent cargos to the target site and enhancing the efficacy of the therapeutic agent cargos and/or the sophorolipids. Additionally, the present invention provides methods of treating skin conditions or ailments as well as of maintaining or restoring gut health in a subject.

Abstract: In some implementations, a device may obtain deployment information, associated with a deployment of a first application, indicating first network resources to be associated with the deployment of the first application in a network. The device may obtain network usage information indicating second network resources associated with one or more second applications in the network, where the second network resources are associated with the first network resources in an infrastructure of the network. The device may detect, based on the first network resources, the second network resources, and the infrastructure, that a network resource conflict will occur if the first application is deployed using the first network resources, wherein the network resource conflict is associated with an impact to a performance of at least one application from the one or more second applications. The device may perform an action associated with the deployment of the first application.

Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions comprising solvents and surfactants, as well as their use in improving oil and/or gas production. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise chemical or synthetic solvents and/or surfactants. In other embodiments, the compositions comprise biological components, such as microorganisms and/or their growth by-products. The subject invention can be used to dissolve, disperse and/or emulsify paraffin precipitates and/or deposits; prevent and/or inhibit paraffin deposition; remove rust deposits and prevent corrosion associated therewith; inhibit bacterial growth and/or biofilm formation; and to enhance oil recovery.

Abstract: The subject invention provides microbe-based products, as well as their use, for enhancing aquaculture. In particular, the subject invention provides materials and methods for producing healthy and high quality farmed fish by applying yeast and/or biosurfactant-based compositions to a fish farm. In one embodiment, the subject invention improves the environment in which the fish are farmed. In another embodiment, the subject invention provides a highly nutritious fish feed, as well as methods of feeding fish at low cost.

Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods for preserving food products. Specifically, the subject compositions and methods can be used to prolong the consumable life of food products, as well as to reduce and/or prevent spoilage and/or contamination by microbial agents. Preferably, the compositions comprise a blend of one or more glycolipids and one or more lipopeptides. Even more preferably, the compositions comprise sophorolipids and surfactin, lichenysin or another lipopeptide biosurfactant.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for improving the quality of life for a subject, particularly a child, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In preferred embodiments, a supplement composition comprising natural or naturally-derived ingredients is delivered to a subject in the form of a chocolate bar or other candy alongside administration of an antiviral medication. Advantageously, the composition and methods can improve the immune health of the subject, along with other signs and symptoms associated with ASD, infections and other immunocompromising conditions.

Abstract: The subject invention provides yeast-based products, as well as their use to improve industrial production and performance by, for example, efficiently cleaning contaminating and/or fouling substances such as FOG, biofilm, paraffin, and/or asphaltenes from industrial equipment.

Abstract: Bioleaching compositions for processing ores or other matter including metal or metal salt are presented, where the bioleaching composition includes a biosurfactant and metal solubilizing reagents. The biosurfactant can be a sophorolipid biosurfactant (SLP) and the metal solubilizing reagents include an acid and an oxidant or a microorganism. In methods of bioleaching using the bioleaching composition, the metals from the ores can be isolated from a solution phase or from a non-solution phase. The subject invention further provides compositions derived from microorganisms for pre-leaching treatments of the metal source, which can be used for reducing impurities in metal source. The use of the bioleaching composition enhances the rate of extraction and/or the throughput of the process.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention pertains to a nail polish remover composition comprising a glycolipid to reduce the occurrence of dry and/or irritated skin as well as dry nails adjacent to the nails, and/or hydrate the skin and nails. The presence of glycolipids in the composition further facilitates wetting of the nail care product and removal of the product from the nail. In another aspect, the present invention pertains to a treatment composition and method of using such composition to hydrate nails and surrounding skin and/or treat a fungal infection of hands and feet.

Abstract: The present invention provides microbe-based products, as well as methods of their production and use, in oral health compositions. More specifically, the present invention provides materials and methods for enhancing and/or maintaining oral health using topical oral health compositions comprising microbial growth by-products, specifically, biosurfactants.