Abstract: A DNA molecule is provided which comprises at least 2 consensus sequences, each consensus sequence consisting of 3 pentameric units, said pentameric units having a sequence XGAAY or an inverse sequence Y?TTCX?, X being selected from the group consisting of A, T, G, and C, and Y of at least one, preferably two, still preferred all three, of said 3 pentameric units of at least one consensus sequence being selected from the group consisting of A, T, and C, the Y of the remaining pentameric units of said at least one consensus sequence being selected from the group consisting of A, T, G, and C, whereby in the case that said DNA molecule comprises more than 6 consensus sequences, Y of all pentameric units is selected from the group consisting of A, T, G, and C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to permeable capsules comprising at least one cell comprising a recombinant nucleic acid molecule with a heat inducible promoter operably linked to a nucleic acid encoding for a protein, a peptide or a functional nucleic acid molecule and at least one heat emitting agent capable to emit heat when exposed to electromagnetic radiation or to a magnetic field.

Abstract: The invention relates to a simple and rapid method for identifying mutations in a gene of interest indicating an alteration in the reading frame of the proteins derived therefrom. The inventive method more particularly relates to the use of said method for scanning the animal population.

Abstract: The invention relates to a simple and rapid method for identifying mutations in a gene of interest indicating an alteration in the reading frame of the proteins derived therefrom. The inventive method more particularly relates to the use of said method for scanning the animal population.

Abstract: Lead oxide is used for neutralizing the sulfuric acid wastewater received from washing charged (formed) electrodes during lead battery production. The neutralization product, including lead sulfate and excess lead oxide, is returned directly to production of the active mass paste. The mother liquor, after a possible use as cleaning water, is subjected to another neutralization with lead oxide, separate from the wastewater received from the electrode washing procedure in view of its possible content of impurities. The resulting lead sulfate is sent to a metal-processing facility for recycling. The neutral mother liquor, after the removal of lead residues by conventional precipitation methods and filtration, is discharged as treated water.

Abstract: Catalytic material in powder form flows downwardly along a vibratory spiral conveyor chute, while gas flows counter to the powder, preferably in excess. Mixing ramp arrangements may be provided in the chute.

Abstract: Heating for a vibratory spiral conveyor used to react powdery and gaseous substances is accomplished by an expanded metal resistance heater element positioned between adjacent turns of the conveyor.

Abstract: Powdery material flows downwardly along a vibratory spiral conveyor chute, while gas flows counter to the powder, preferably in excess. Mixing ramp arrangements are provided in the chute. These involve inclined ramp surfaces dividing the powder stream into two layers, and provisions for causing the initially uppermost layer to tumble down onto the chute bottom while the initially lowermost layer is still supported on its ramp. The latter then drops down, too, and now becomes the uppermost layer.