Abstract: The invention relates to a dental tool having a shank region, which is formed for coupling to a dental handpiece, and also having a work region, which is connected to the shank region. In this case, the shank region of the dental tool is formed so that there is the possibility of latchable insertion and removal without actuation. In particular, at least the shank region can consist of plastics material. As a result, inter alia facilitated handling of the tool and inexpensive production of the tool are rendered possible.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a protein having nuclease activity for reducing the viscosity and/or preventing an increase in viscosity of a fermentation broth, which comprises intact microorganisms after termination of the fermentation process. The invention moreover relates to a method for reducing the viscosity and/or preventing an increase in viscosity of a fermentation broth comprising intact microorganisms after fermentation and comprising a step of introducing a protein having nuclease activity into the fermentation broth during the fermentation until the start of recovering the end product. The invention further relates to fermentation processes comprising said use of a protein having nuclease activity to allow more flexibility to the downstream processing of the fermentation broth.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition comprising an effective amount of at least one polypeptide having GH12 cellulase activity optionally together with conventionally used baking additives for improving at least one property of a dough comprising rye flour and/or of a bakery product prepared from said dough as well as to a method of preparing a bakery product based on rye having at least one improved property, said method comprising (i) providing a dough that has been added an effective amount of at least one polypeptide having GH12 cellulase activity or a composition comprising at least one polypeptide having GH12 cellulase activity optionally together with conventionally used baking additives, and rye flour, (ii) baking the dough for a time and temperature sufficient to yield the bakery product as well as to a baking enzyme composition for preparing rye-based bakery products comprising a polypeptide having a GH12 cellulase activity optionally together with one or more dough(s) or bakery product

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel phytases that have improved phytase activity, compositions comprising them, recombinant host cells suitable for their production, and their use in feed applications.

Abstract: An agent, such as a detergent or cleaning agent, may include a polyesterase, as defined herein. A method for cleaning textiles may include applying the agent to a textile for removing soiling. The polyesterase may also help to reduce pilling effects in the agent.

Abstract: An agent, such as a detergent or cleaning agent, may include a polyesterase. A method for cleaning textiles may include applying the agent to a textile for removing soiling. The polyesterase may also help to reduce pilling effects in the agent.

Abstract: An agent, such as a detergent or cleaning agent, may include a polyesterase, as defined herein. A method for cleaning textiles may include applying the agent to a textile for removing soiling. The polyesterase may also help to reduce pilling effects in the agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for identifying gene(s)/genetic element(s) associated with mating impairment in strains of Trichoderma reesei QM6a or strains derived thereof comprising the steps of a) providing a first strain being a Trichoderma reesei QM6a strain having a MAT1-2 locus or a strain derived thereof, b) sexually crossing said strain with a second strain being a mating competent strain of a Trichoderma reesei (Hypocrea jecorina) strain having a complementary locus, i.e.

Abstract: A method for operating an internal combustion piston engine, preferably a spark ignition engine, is disclosed. For each combustion chamber at least one intake valve is closed prematurely or belatedly and an exhaust gas recirculation can be carried out. For each combustion chamber at least two intake valves are provided which are opened at least during the exhaust gas recirculation with different maximum strokes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for identifying gene(s)/genetic element(s) associated with mating impairment in strains of Trichoderma reesei QM6a or strains derived thereof comprising the steps of a) providing a first strain being a Trichoderma reesei QM6a strain having a MAT1-2 locus or a strain derived thereof, b) sexually crossing said strain with a second strain being a mating competent strain of a Trichoderma reesei (Hypocrea jecorina) strain having a complementary locus, i.e.