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Developing uses for sugar-cane bagasse: Biotechnology applied to the paper industry

Sugar-cane bagasse is a fibrous waste-product of the sugar refining industry, which can be recycled as a raw material for paper manufacture. IRD researchers have elaborated a new bioprocess that transforms the bagasse into paper pulp and also produces an industrially useful enzyme, laccase. The process is based on the metabolism of a filamentous fungus. Preliminary laboratory trials show that this integrated bioprocess can be adapted to other potential fibre-yielding materials, opening up promising applications for the paper industry.

Diabetes :: Stem Cells can cure diabetes

Researchers from the New Orleans’ Tulane University reveal that stem cells can cure diabetes. Researchers have used stem cells from human bone marrow to successfully treat diabetic mice.

Health :: Abbott to Expand Presence in Lipid Management Market with Acquisition of Kos Pharmaceuticals

Abbott and Kos Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced a definitive agreement for Abbott to acquire Kos for $78 per share in cash, for a total transaction value of $3.7 billion, net of cash currently held by Kos. Based in Cranbury, N.J., Kos is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and markets proprietary medications for the treatment of chronic cardiovascular, metabolic and respiratory diseases. The company has a growing presence in the $20 billion lipid management market.

Low Carb Diet :: Low carb diets and risk of heart disease – new research

Low-carbohydrate diets have been advocated for weight loss and to prevent obesity, but the long-term safety of these diets has not been determined. A study was conducted by Dr. Hu at the Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston.

Health :: Cooking and eating tips for weight loss during holidays

It is possible to enjoy the tempting offerings of the holiday season and still manage your weight, according to nutrition and weight management expert Madelyn Fernstrom, Ph.D., director of the UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) Weight Management Center.

Pancreatic Cancer :: Fizzy drinks increase risk of pancreatic cancer

The high consumption of sweetened food and drink increases the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet. A heavy intake of fizzy drinks, creamed fruit and sugar in coffee are three common ways of increasing the risk.

Diabetes :: Accurate coding is key to preventing potentially serious health complications associated with insulin overdose

Significant errors in insulin dose can result when blood glucose meters are miscoded according to new clinical study. When persons with diabetes use miscoded blood glucose meters to determine how much insulin to take, significant errors in insulin dose can result that may potentially lead to short- and long-term health complications, according to findings of a new study presented at the Sixth Annual Diabetes Technology Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.

Developing uses for sugar-cane bagasse: Biotechnology applied to the paper industry

Diabetes :: Stem Cells can cure diabetes

Low Carb Diet :: Low carb diets and risk of heart disease – new research

Health :: Cooking and eating tips for weight loss during holidays

Pancreatic Cancer :: Fizzy drinks increase risk of pancreatic cancer

Diabetes :: Accurate coding is key to preventing potentially serious health complications associated with insulin overdose

Gingivitis :: Common antacids could help keep gingivitis at bay

Health :: Answers (You May Not Know) About Healthier Cooking

Weight Loss :: Tips to Cut Calories From the Thanksgiving Feast