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Epiretinal radiation describes the intraocular administration of radiation to the choroidal vascular bed of the retina to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is characterized in its earliest stages by minimal visual impairment and the presence of large drusen and other pigmentary abnormalities on ophthalmoscopic examination. Two distinctively different forms of degeneration may be observed. The first, called the atrophic or areolar or dry form, evolves slowly. Atrophic AMD is the most common form of degeneration and may be a precursor of the more visually impairing exudative neovascular form, also referred to as disciform or wet AMD. The wet form is distinguished from the atrophic form by the development of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) and serous or hemorrhagic detachment of the retinal pigment epithelium. Risk of developing severe irreversible loss of vision is greatly increased by the presence of CNV.
The NeoVista Epi-Rad90™ Ophthalmic System has been developed to treat CNV by focal delivery of radiation to a subfoveal choroidal neovascular lesion. Using a standard vitrectomy procedure, the cannula tip of a handheld (pipette-like) surgical device is inserted into the vitreous cavity and positioned under visual guidance over the target lesion. The radiation source (strontium-90) is advanced down the cannula until it reaches the tip, which is then held in place over the lesion for a "prescribed" time to deliver focused radiation. The system is designed to deliver a one-time peak dose of beta particle energy (24 Gy) for a target area 3 mm in depth and up to 5.4 mm in diameter. This is believed to be below the dose that is toxic to the retina and optic nerve, and radiation exposure outside of the target area is expected to be minimal.
Other Treatments for AMD
Other available therapeutic options for AMD not addressed in this policy include photodynamic therapy (policy No. 9.03.08) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) antagonists or angiostatics. These may be administered alone or in combination. Angiostatic agents target various points in the pathway leading to new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis): messenger RNA, VEGFs, and endothelial cell proliferation; migration; and proteolysis. Pegaptanib (Macugen®, Eyetech and Pfizer) and ranibizumab (Lucentis™, Genentech) are presently the only angiostatic drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in AMD. Pegaptanib and ranibizumab bind extracellular VEGF to inhibit the angiogenesis pathway and are administered by intravitreous injections every 4–6 weeks. Bevacizumab (Avastin, Genentech) has been used off label to treat AMD. It is derived from the same murine monoclonal antibody precursor as ranibizumab and is FDA approved for the treatment of metastatic cancer of the colon or rectum.
For those whose visual losses impair their ability to perform daily tasks, low-vision rehabilitative services offer resources to compensate for deficits. Other treatments for AMD that are considered investigational and/or not medically necessary are addressed in policy Nos. 9.03.10 (transpupillary thermotherapy), and 9.03.11 (photocoagulation of macular drusen).
Regulatory Status
An investigational device exemption (IDE) has been granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a Phase III multicenter trial to provide data for application to the FDA; this is a category B procedure.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) Considers intraocular placement of a radiation source for the treatment of choroidal neovascularization investigational
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Federal mandate prohibits denial of any drug, device, or biological product fully approved by the FDA as investigational for the Federal Employee Program (FEP). In these instances coverage of these FDA-approved technologies are reviewed on the basis of medical necessity alone. Call the BCBSMT FEP Customer Service Department at 1-800-634-3569 for benefit information.
There is a CPT category III code for this procedure effective July 2008:
CPT code 0190T is to be used in conjunction with 67036.
CPT code 0190T differs from code 67218 because the radiation source is not implanted.
This policy was created in 2008 and has since been periodically updated with literature searches using the MEDLINE database. The most recent literature search covers the period of January 2011 through November 2011.
A search of the MEDLINE database when this policy was created did not identify any peer-reviewed publications on epiretinal radiation. The original search did identify some older randomized trials using external beam radiotherapy for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)-associated choroidal neovascularization (CNV). Little to no benefit in visual acuity was observed following repeated single treatments of 2 Gy to a total of 12–20 Gy. (1, 2) The absence of recent literature on external beam radiotherapy suggests that this treatment approach is not being pursued.
Proton Beam
The potential use of proton beam focal epiretinal radiation for management of choroidal neovascularization was described in 2011 using choroidal endothelial cells for an in vitro dose-response study. (3) The investigators noted that, given the radiation complications reported in clinical trials (including radiation retinopathy), further study is needed to test the differential toxicity of proton beam therapy in choroidal endothelial, retinal ganglion, and pigment epithelial cells.
Three publications from 2 studies have been reported by Avila and colleagues on epiretinal radiation using the EPI-RAD90™ system. (4-6) These are case series that describe outcomes of treatment with EPI-RAD90™ alone or in conjunction with other treatments. No controlled trials of EPI-RAD90™ were identified.
One report described 12-month safety and visual acuity results of a feasibility study in 34 treatment-naïve patients from Turkey, Mexico, and Brazil recruited between February 2005 and February 2006. (4) Patients received a single treatment with either 15 Gy (n=8) or 24 Gy (n=26). Of the 21 patients (62%) who met inclusion criteria and were treated according to protocol, 50% (2 of 4) of the 15 Gy-treated patients and 76% (13 of 17) of the 24 Gy-treated patients improved or maintained their visual acuity at 12 months. In the 24-Gy group, 29% (5 of 17) gained 3 lines or more in visual acuity.
The second report described 12-month safety and visual acuity results from 24-Gy epiretinal radiation combined with bevacizumab in 34 treatment-naïve patients enrolled between June 2006 and April 2007. (5) A second intravitreal injection of bevacizumab was given 1 month after epimacular brachytherapy, and additional injections of bevacizumab could be given at any subsequent visits at the investigator's discretion. During the first year of the study, a total of 4 additional injections were administered to 3 eyes. Although only 24 of the 34 patients enrolled met the protocol-specified eligibility criteria, all patients were included in the intent-to-treat (ITT) safety and efficacy analysis. Twelve-month follow-up showed an average gain in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 8.9 letters; 68% of patients had stable or improved vision; and approximately 40% of patients had a gain of 15 or more letters (3 lines). No radiation exposure-related adverse events were detected within the first 12 months, although these events may not be detected for several years. Adverse events related to the device or procedure included subretinal hemorrhage (n=1), retinal tear (n=1), subretinal fibrosis (n=2), epiretinal membrane (n=1), and cataract (6 of 24; 24 patients were phakic at baseline). All occurrences of cataracts were deemed to be related to the vitrectomy procedure.
Two- and 3-year results from this trial were published in 2012. (6) All 34 subjects were followed up for 24 months; 1 site that enrolled 19 patients agreed to re-consent and follow-up the patients for 3 years. In the second year of the study, a total of 10 bevacizumab injections were administered to 7 eyes; and in the third year, a total of 4 injections were administered to 4 eyes. On average, the cohort of subjects followed for 36 months received 3.0 bevacizumab injections.
At 24 months' follow-up, 35% of patients had gained >1 letter and 15% had gained >15 letters. The mean change in visual acuity at 24 months was -5.6 letters. Twelve of the 24 phakic patients (50%) developed cataracts, and 4 had phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation. At 36 months, 53% of patients had gained >1 letter and 21% had gained >15 letters. The mean change in visual acuity at 36 months was +3.9 letters. Seven of 13 phakic patients (54%) developed cataracts, and 4 had phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation. One case of nonproliferative radiation retinopathy was observed at 36 months of follow-up.
These uncontrolled case series are not adequate evidence to determine the efficacy of EPI-RAD90™ compared to alternative treatments. Controlled studies are needed to evaluate whether epiretinal radiation therapy improves visual outcomes compared to available alternatives and/or reduces the need for anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy.
A search of online site www.clinicaltrials.gov in December 2011 identified the following studies:
NCT00809419 – This is a Phase I and II study of the NeoVista Ophthalmic System (EPI-RAD90™) for the treatment of subfoveal CNV associated with wet AMD in patients who require persistent anti-VEGF therapy to maintain an adequate response to treatment (MERITAGE). This study, which is being conducted at one site in the U.S., has closed recruiting with an estimated enrollment of 32 subjects. The expected study completion date is November 2012.
NCT00679445 – This is a Phase II feasibility study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of the EPI-RAD90™ system, combined with an injection of ranibizumab (Lucentis®), in patients with AMD who have failed primary anti-VEGF therapy. This study has closed recruiting (from 2 sites in the United States) with a projected enrollment of 20 subjects with AMD-related wet CNV. This study has been completed.
NCT00454389 – This Phase III, CNV secondary to AMD treated with beta radiation epiretinal therapy (CABERNET) trial is a multicenter, randomized, controlled study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of beta radiation epiretinal therapy combined with 2 injections of ranibizumab (Lucentis®) versus ranibizumab alone. This study has closed recruiting with a projected enrollment of 450 subjects with AMD-related wet CNV from international locations in addition to 30 sites in the U.S. Final data collection for the primary outcome measure was expected to be completed September 2011. The projected study completion date is August 2012.
NCT01006538 – This is a multicenter Phase IV randomized controlled trial of macular epiretinal brachytherapy (VIDION® system by NeoVista) versus Lucentis [ranibizumab]-only treatment (MERLOT). The trial is sponsored by King's College Hospital National Health Service Trust in the United Kingdom (UK) and targets patients who are requiring frequent injections of ranibizumab to try to reduce or eliminate the need for ongoing, regular eye injections. The active control group will continue to receive intravitreal injections of ranibizumab on a monthly basis as required. Twenty-nine sites in the U.K. will be participating. The study has an estimated enrollment of 363 patients with study completion expected in 2014.
Epiretinal radiation describes the intraocular administration of radiation to the choroidal vascular bed of the retina to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Evidence to date consists of 2 small case series. Controlled studies, which are ongoing, are needed to evaluate whether epiretinal radiation therapy improves health outcomes compared to alternative treatments. In addition, no devices have been approved by the FDA. As a result, this procedure is considered investigational.
Practice Guidelines and Position Statements
The 2011 guidance from the United Kingdom's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) states that current evidence on the efficacy of epiretinal brachytherapy for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is inadequate and limited to small numbers of patients. With regard to safety, vitrectomy has well-recognized complications and there is a possibility of subsequent radiation retinopathy. Therefore this procedure should only be used in the context of research. (7)
This medical policy was developed through consideration of peer reviewed medical literature, FDA approval status, accepted standards of medical practice in Montana, Technology Evaluation Center evaluations, and the concept of medical necessity. BCBSMT reserves the right to make exceptions to policy that benefit the member when advances in technology or new medical information become available.
The purpose of medical policy is to guide coverage decisions and is not intended to influence treatment decisions. Providers are expected to make treatment decisions based on their medical judgment. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana recognizes the rapidly changing nature of technological development and welcomes provider feedback on all medical policies.
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Intraspecific Polymorphism to Interspecific Divergence: Genetics of Pigmentation in Drosophila
Author(s): Patricia J. Wittkopp, Emma E. Stewart, Lisa L. Arnold, Adam H. Neidert, Belinda K. Haerum, Elizabeth M. Thompson, Saleh Akhras, Gabriel Smith-Winberry
Fly body color is controlled by a variety of genes and alleles. Now Wittkopp et al. describe how two genes at the ebony and tan genetic loci control body color among two closely related species, Drosophila americana and D. novamexicana. Variations at the tan locus and linked to the ebony locus also contribute to intraspecific pigmentation changes with geography in D. americana. The sequencing of multiple isolates suggests that some strains of D. americana carry alleles of tan and ebony that are more closely related to the D. novamexicana alleles than they are to other D. americana alleles. Thus, the genetic determinants of both inter- and intraspecies color variation is due to shared alleles.
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Volume Number: 326
Issue Number: 5952
Year of Publication: 2009

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We found 49 items for the tag: app of the day
App of the Day: Facebook 4.1 (iOS)
Dec 19, 2011 9:20 pm
iPhone users get the Timeline treatment
App of the Day: Skype 2.6 (Android)
Dec 13, 2011 6:20 pm
Lots of new changes incoming for Android users of Skype
App of the Day: My Xbox LIVE (iOS)
Dec 10, 2011 11:13 am
Xbox LIVE experience on your iPhone
App of the Day: Facebook for Android 1.8
Dec 8, 2011 9:58 am
Focus is on speed improvements
App of the Day: Google Search 220.127.116.1117 (iOS)
Nov 21, 2011 9:23 pm
iPad users get side-by-side results and websites
App of the Day: Reqvu (iOS)
Nov 18, 2011 11:11 am
Share your experiences with friends and let them request them, too
App of the Day: Apple Store 2.0 (iOS)
Nov 8, 2011 3:11 pm
Some good new features for USA based users
App of the Day: Spotify for Mango (Windows Phone)
Nov 7, 2011 7:44 pm
Popular music streaming service makes it way to Mango
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Nov 4, 2011 7:00 pm
Rate and rank the things around you
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Nov 3, 2011 9:39 pm
Discover, buy and redeem great deals with your Android phone
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Oct 25, 2011 3:32 am
PDF viewing for free
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Oct 17, 2011 11:35 pm
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Oct 13, 2011 6:34 pm
Free text messaging for iOS 5 users, WhatsApp Messenger scared much?
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Oct 12, 2011 8:42 pm
Big changes for iOS 5 users including new Radar feature
App of the Day: Facebook for iPhone and iPad 4.0.1 (iOS)
Oct 12, 2011 10:09 am
The wait is over, Facebook for iPad is here
App of the Day: Microsoft Hotmail (Android)
Oct 4, 2011 8:02 pm
Hotmail comes to Android, whether Gmail like it or not
App of the Day: Instagram 2.0.1 (iOS)
Oct 4, 2011 5:21 am
Some fixes and geo-tagging of images now supported
App of the Day: Skype 2.5 (Android)
Sep 29, 2011 5:52 pm
More devices now support video calling and better Bluetooth support
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Sep 27, 2011 7:56 pm
Mega update adds Bluetooth, image stabilization and ads
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Sep 24, 2011 7:34 am
Messenger and Hangouts come to mobile
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Sep 7, 2011 8:40 pm
Big update to fight Google+ update
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Sep 2, 2011 7:40 pm
Attention movie buffs: this free app is for you!
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Focuses on new design improvements
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Property details
Short description
Number of persons: 6.
Beach/water: Lake (bathing possibility) approx. 6 km.
Bedroom/s: 3.
Floor space: 60 m².
No pets allowed.
Next village/town: Innsbruck approx. 87 km. Landeck approx. 18 km. Town center of Fendels approx. 600 m.
Room/s: 4.
Object type: Property in a two-family property. apartment.
Detail description
Characteristic: Farm house. Property in a two-family property.
Equipment: satellite TV, radio, wireless internet access (inclusive). Oil central heating.
Furnishing: Note: stairs (steep). simple.
Note: Owner lives at the ground floor. apartment, 6 persons, 4 room/s, 3 bedroom/s, 1 bathroom/s, approx. 60 m², 1 floor/s, apartment in floor 1, renovated 2010.
Floor plan
Bedroom 1: Additional information: wash basin in the bedroom. Direct access to sanitary n° 1. double bed.
Bedroom 2: 2 x single bed. Additional information: Direct access to bedroom n° 3.
Bedroom 3: Additional information: wash basin in the bedroom. double bed.
Dining area: (corner bench) in the kitchen.
Kitchen-cum-living room: Kitchen equipment: 3 electric plates, oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee machine. separate.
Sanitary 1: (access from one bedroom only): shower, WC.
Sanitary 2: (floor 1, room with external access only): separate WC.
Access/parking: parking on the estate.
Infrastructure: bakery service,.
Location: in the village Fendels, detached position, altitude ca. 1356 m, panoramic view.
Plot description: (shared use): open plot, in a hillside, natural surroundings, meadow. Garden maintenance by the owner. Owner has poultry, livestock breeding, animal husbandry.
Exterior area (private use)
Plot description: balcony (roofed), reserved open space, furnishing provided.
Beach: Lake (bathing possibility) approx. 6 km.
Golf course: Scuol/Engadin: Golfclub Vulpera (9-hole golf course) approx. 56 km.
Arrival: Airport Innsbruck approx. 87 km. Station Landeck approx. 18 km.
Mountain railway: Fendels-Ried approx. 500 m.
Next village/town: Innsbruck approx. 87 km. Landeck approx. 18 km. Town center of Fendels approx. 600 m.
Public pools: Indoor public swimming pool (free entrance for INTER CHALET guests) approx. 17 km. Outdoor public swimming pool (free entrance for INTER CHALET guests) approx. 5 km.
Shopping: Nearest shopping possibility (Fendels) approx. 1,5 km. Nearest supermarket (Prutz) approx. 5 km.
Paying per credit card incurs fees in the amount of 1% of the sum due.
*Plus compulsory or optional charges based on actual occupancy or consumption. The payment has to be made in the currency offered by the property manager, before use of conversion tool. Payments in other currencies have to be negotiated beforehand with the property manager. The currency conversion tool is provided for your convenience only and is non-binding.


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MacBook Air: A thinner winner - 0 Comments
Want the thinnest, best-designed ultra-portable computer money can buy? Plunk down $1,800 and pick up the MacBook Air, but only after making sure it can deliver all that you need.
The new MacBook air is a marvel of design. Without giving up the comfort of a full-sized keyboard or the pleasure of a 13.3-inch widescreen display, Apple has produced a laptop that is absurdly thin.


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Book your room at Sheraton Roma Hotel & Conference Center
Superior RoomMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children)
Club Double or Twin RoomMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child)
Suburban Rome hotel in EUR with restaurant
Located in EUR, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, Museum of Roman Civilization, and St. Paul Outside the Walls. Museo Nazionale delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari and Palazzo dei Congressi are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Hotel Features
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and WiFi in public areas.
Room Amenities
All rooms are soundproofed and offer 24-hour room service and in-room massages. Guests will also find refrigerators, hair dryers, and safes.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In addition to an outdoor pool, Sheraton Roma Hotel & Conference Center provides a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. High-speed wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.
This 4-star property offers access to a business center, limo/town car service, and a meeting room. This business-friendly hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, the property provides a roundtrip airport shuttle and an area shuttle. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
- Restaurant
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Poolside bar
- Bar/lounge
- Fitness facilities
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Business center
- One meeting room
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Express check-out
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Multilingual staff
- Wedding services
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- ATM/banking
- Elevator/lift
- Shopping on site
- Luggage storage
- Total number of rooms - 640
- Tennis on site
Family Friendly Amenities
- Outdoor pool
- Refrigerator
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Soundproofed rooms
- Laundry facilities
Available in some public areas: Wireless internet access ( 16 EUR per day )
Self parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Room service (24 hours)
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Refrigerator
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room massage available
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Free toiletries
- Bidet
- Phone
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Desk
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Soundproofed rooms
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Private bathroom
Where to Eat
AQVI Restaurant & Bars - Onsite restaurant.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An outdoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: EUR 16 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): EUR 12 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: EUR 16 per day (rates may vary)
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 7 per person (one way)
- A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities
Hotel Name
- Sheraton Rome
- Rome Sheraton
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.


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Researchers use bacteria to produce potential gasoline replacement directly from cellulose
By Darren Quick
March 10, 2011
With the situation in Libya causing a spike in fuel prices worldwide there's some good biofuel-related news out of the U.S. Department of Energy's BioEnergy Science Center (BESC) that could help to reduce many countries' dependence on oil imports. For the first time, BESC researchers have succeeded in producing isobutanol directly from cellulosic plant matter using bacteria. Being a higher grade of alcohol than ethanol, isobutanol holds particular promise as a gasoline replacement as it can be burned in regular car engines with a heat value similar to gasoline.
Due in large part to its natural defenses to being chemically dismantled, cellulosic biomass like corn stover and switchgrass, which is abundant and cheap, has been much more difficult to utilize than corn or sugar cane. This means that producing biofuel from such biomass involves several steps, which is more costly than a process that combines biomass utilization and the fermentation of sugars to biofuel into a single process.
Building on earlier work at UCLA in creating a synthetic pathway for isobutanol production, the BESC researchers managed to achieve such a single-step process by developing a strain of Clostridium cellulolyticum, a native cellulose-degrading microbe that could synthesize isobutanol directly from cellulose.
"In nature, no microorganisms have been identified that possess all of the characteristics necessary for the ideal consolidated bioprocessing strain, so we knew we had to genetically engineer a strain for this purpose," said Yongchao Li of Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The research team chose Clostridium cellulolyticum, which was originally isolated from decayed grass, because it has been genetically engineered to improve ethanol production, which has led to additional more detailed research. While some Clostridium species produce butanol and others digest cellulose, none produce isobutanol, an isomer of butanol.
"Unlike ethanol, isobutanol can be blended at any ratio with gasoline and should eliminate the need for dedicated infrastructure in tanks or vehicles," said James Liao, chancellor's professor and vice chair of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science and leader of the research team. "Plus, it may be possible to use isobutanol directly in current engines without modification."
Earlier this week, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu visited the BESC to congratulate the research team, saying, "Today's announcement is yet another sign of the rapid progress we are making in developing the next generation of biofuels that can help reduce our oil dependence. This is a perfect example of the promising opportunity we have to create a major new industry – one based on bio-material such as wheat and rice straw, corn stover, lumber wastes, and plants specifically developed for bio-fuel production that require far less fertilizer and other energy inputs."
The team's work is published online in Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
Now we have a US concept similar to the British one on Gizmag not long ago. Will this ever be put into practice or will we have to wait for domed cities,cure for cancer,etc.?
Why has it taken us over a hundred years to find a burning liquid to replace gasoline and diesel? (other than greed and apathy,of course...)Griffin
Right on Griffin. Big thumbs up on that one d;-)Jetwax
I have been touting the benifits of cellulose isobutanol derived from Industrial Hemp for quite a few years now.... Corn is not the answer. Corn can only grow in certain climates. Hemp can grow almost anywhere and has a higher cellulose content. The reason for the push with corn is that big Industrial Agriculture companies have spent sooooo much money on genetically modifying corn that they now have to recoup their expenditures. I repeat: Corn is not the answer!Rob Robinson
I am a retired research chemist and followed research in fuels since 1980. My work indicates all the oil imported into the US could be replaced with methanol. Current list price methanol is $1.28 per gallon. It takes about 1.5 gallons methanol to replace one gallon of gasoline. Methanol can be made in the US with domestic feed stocks. Methanol can be made from biomass, coal and natural gas. New methanol plants and a new methanol industry would produce thousands of new high paying jobs and methanol is environmentally clean.
China uses billions of gallons of methanol to replace gasoline. Americans are upset over gasoline prices while China is building methanol plants. To replace gasoline with methanol is a big thing. It is not something that can be done on a small scale and it would require a national effort. Oil companies will not play fair or be passive if a large share of their market is replaced with a new fuel.
Today is a sad day for America. The country that ruled the last century and put a man on the moon can not manufacture a car fuel. In past times Americans would dream big and replacing gasoline is big. China is capable of making the dream happen. The Chinese are doing the hard thing and the smart thing. Americans are acting weak, clueless and helpless.
We can not blame the bozos in Washington for high gas prices. The rich white guys we send to Washington and Nashville do whatever the voters desire. We elect them even when they act weak, clueless and helpless.
Maybe the best way to sum up the real problem with gasoline prices is to say, \"We have met the enemy and the enemy is us.\"
Mike Dyer Cleveland TNMike Dyer
Making isobutanol from corn stalks and leaves instead of ethanol from corn kernels is switching from burning food for humans to burning food for cattle.
Hemp and any other non-food organic material that can be used to make isobutanol would be a better choice. Using food (from any part of the food supply chain) to make fuel is just plain stupid because it makes food more expensive.Facebook User
Rob Robinson, corn also provides grain for human and livestock consumption. It\'s something that has to be grown anyway and the stover is just going to waste right now. That\'s half of the plant not used for anything at all, just left to rot in the fields. Why not put it to use?Gadgeteer
Hemp has so many industrial uses it staggers the mind . . but it is illegal to grow in many states . .dsloan48
\"Hemp\" legalization is a completely irrational, politically charged issue. Corn stover is not, therefore corn stover will be used.
The political climate in the US during the past 30 years proves that nothing about politics is rational, logical, or makes any kind of economic sense. The political \"right\" clamors about the budget deficit, but the last two administrations to actually balance the budget were \"left,\" Democratic (Johnson, Clinton) while the last two with out-of-control deficits were \"right\" Republican (Reagan, Bush 43). Legalizing hemp production and/or processing for any purpose would require a massive bipartisan legislative effort, and it \"ain\'t happening\" in my lifetime.William Lanteigne
another advantage of butanol over ethanol is it doesn\'t attract water , thus avoiding the phase separation that effects our current gasoline. As an avid American Musclecar fan and owner, this makes me happy to know my tank and lines may not be subjected to rust and corrosion.NYIDave
Really??? What a joke you should be to embarrassed to print this garbage. HEMP!!!alien678
I remember reading about this before. The article concluded that if the bacteria get out of the lab we will stand in two feet of gasoline replacement and not a single plant will survive on earth.
Genetic engineering, it feels so good to be God!Chris Mentzel
To Chris Mentzel, what article are you referring to \"link\"? Sounds like the same kind of article that told of university students grinding up cheap 5mm LEDs and then telling everyone how many toxins were in LEDs.jason 77
Needed soon if gas prices hit above 5.00/Stephen Russell
I take exception with the idea that corn stalks are used as cattle feed, usually they are not since they do not have enough food value.Michael Hertel
Field corn for cattle feed is chopped up, stalks, leaves and ears, as it stands in the field.
There are corn choppers designed specifically for that process. They blow the chopped up corn into trucks which haul it either to a silage pit or to a machine that blows it into a large and long plastic bag.
It's left to ferment a while before being scooped out to be fed to the cattle. The fermentation partially breaks down the chopped up stalks and leaves, which increases the amount of food value for the cattle.
Stalks from sweet corn are generally not used for cattle feed since they don't ferment well without the sugars from the corn kernels.
Unprocessed corn is actually a pretty poor food for humans, even though it tastes good. (Corn dump, or "Corn? When did I eat corn?") Omnivore digestion is not as efficient at breaking down some types of vegetable material, then converting or extracting the compounds their physiology requires.
Processing corn with alkali (Google that) is a many centuries old process, used to produce hominy, corn meal and other products. It partially breaks down the tough cellular structure of the corn kernels so our digestive system can access the usable compounds.
Corn on the cob, canned corn or other whole kernel corn product tastes good but you aren't getting much nutrition out of it.
Herbivore digestion and biochemistry can do a much better job of breaking down plant material, extracting and converting the chemical compounds it requires. Quite a bit of that process comes from their long and complex digestive systems, including regurgitating and "chewing cud" to add more saliva to the mix.
The way biology works intermeshes so that the vital compounds omnivore and carnivore biology cannot extract or convert from plant material is stored in the tissues of herbivores.Gregg Eshelman


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What's dumber than compiling a list of the 100 best movies of a major movie studio? Compiling two lists.
As you might recall, I recently ranked the 100 best movies of Paramount Pictures, and followed that list a week later with the 100 best movies of Universal Pictures. Both Hollywood studios are celebrating their centennials this year.
I've had smarter ideas.
It's a no-win situation because it is impossible for one person to come up with a list of 100 movies with which everyone will agree. Even if most readers are in agreement with your top choices ("The Godfather" for Paramount and "To Kill a Mockingbird" for Universal), you're bound to push your luck as the list grows longer.
I could have played it safe with a top 10 list, but that seemed lazy, considering that each studio was celebrating a 100th birthday.
No, it had to be 100 movies for each list, and I had to let the chips fall where they may.
I stand by my choices, except for the ones that were totally wrong. Here are some of my most egregious mistakes, according to readers. Once again, the readers have proven that I am not perfect. I hate when they do that.
"I eagerly await your Sunday column and its irreverence. I pretty much agree with the 100 Paramount listings.
"The Universal list has one large and obvious omission – the Doris Day films, particularly those paired with Rock Hudson. "Pillow Talk" and "Love Come Back" are the basics, from which many of the others you list are mere copycats. Who today can swing the hips like Doris Day in "Lover Come Back"? "
"Jerry Lewis?? Multiple entries??
I didn't know "Koltnow" was a French name!"
"Two of the films on your Paramount list of 100 greatest films were not released by Paramount. The 1962 version of "Manchurian Candidate" was a United Artists release and "My Fair Lady" was released by Warner Bros. The 2004 version of "Manchurian Candidate" was released by Paramount, but I hope you weren't referring to that version as one of Paramount's greatest."
"OK, I gave you a pass last week and didn't write to bug you about some of your choices for the 100 best Paramount movies of all-time. Your new list for the 100 best from Universal, however, forces me to step-up to the keyboard.
Everybody knows there are not 100 "best" movies to select from the catalog of Universal, and your list clearly demonstrates this fact. Fine, it's great to love a talking mule but on what other list of anyone are you going to find "Francis," a very lightweight diversion but hardly a selection from any kind of a "best" list. The same could be said about "Bedtime for Bonzo," "Uncle Buck," "The Jerk" and so many others on your list. And what's this about John Carpenter's "The Thing" being an original? I'm sure you know that this was a remake from the Christian Nyby (or was it Howard Hawks?) 1951 film."


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Come and discover the hidden secrets of the seashore this May half term at Studland. Take part in one of our workshops and tick off some of the 50 things to do before your 11 ¾ activities.
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Continuous real-time monitoring of critical bioprocesses has intuitive appeal as an improvement over discrete sampling. I was impressed with a paper reporting the development of a tattoo electrochemical sensor for measuring lactate in sweat.1 This noninvasive sensor is applied directly to the skin.
Carbon nano fibers provide the conduction between the electrodes and connection pads. Lactate oxidase is the active enzyme in the working electrode. The lactate is oxidized to pyruvate with the release of two electrons. Tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) is added to reduce the oxidation potential. The tattoo of the counter, reference, and working electrode is created by screen-printing.
The product was applied to the skin. After lengthy in vitro evaluation for mechanical and electrical properties, utility of the tattoo was confirmed during a strenuous cycling workout involving 10 humans. The lactate centration of human sweat varied up to 25 mM. The sensor confirmed the expected profile from the exercise protocol. Plus, two patients were given inactive (lactate oxidase deficient) sensors. These showed no signal.
Many of us will recall pictures of athletes "hitting the wall" from lactate toxicity due to extreme exertion in endurance events such as a marathon. While this sensor was only connected umbilically to a stationary recording device, one can easily envision a readout attached to the wrist, etc.
The authors deserve credit for designing a practical epidermal electrochemical biosensor for real-time monitoring of sweat lactate. The fact that the design is durable yet temporary is an added benefit. Plus it appears to use well-established and low-cost fabrication technology.
Robert L. Stevenson, Ph.D., is a Consultant and Editor of Separation Science for American Laboratory/Labcompare; e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com.
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press content on TweakTown - Page 1
We found 18 items for the tag: press
Exclusive: Razer changes up RazerStore give aways due to public outcry
1 week, 4 days ago
Exclusive: After the RazerStore shutdown in Taiwan, the give aways were changed for one special reason
The MSI Prestige Series laptops packs a punch for a reasonable price
Apr 30, 2015 4:36 am
MSI announces their new 15 and 17-inch series of Prestige laptops featuring three-way 4K monitor support
The 3's just keep lining up as Half-Life 3 rumors hit overdrive
Mar 1, 2015 2:14 am
The 3's have lined up perfectly as Valve announces a GDC press conference at 3pm on the 3rd of March - could it be?
Australia gets a taste of tech - The Gadget Expo 2015
Feb 16, 2015 7:30 am
Are you an Aussie and a lover of tech? The Gadget Expo 2015 is here to fill that void - July 4th at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center
Android app claims you will fall asleep with 10 minutes of use
Jan 28, 2015 11:34 am
Sleeping pills is a free app that claims it will send you to sleep in 10 minutes
Panasonic Booth Overview at CES 2015
Dec 28, 2014 11:08 am
The World's Fastest Charging External Battery: 100% in just 15 Minutes
Dec 17, 2014 11:58 pm
Employment in eSports - Azubu TV have been hiring multiple roles
Dec 5, 2014 4:04 am
Azubu.TV go on a staff-hiring rampage, setting themselves up for a massive 2015 by aquiring different personnel from big-name organisations
OCZ served a subpoena by SEC who is conducting an investigation into the company
Nov 21, 2012 11:23 pm
OCZ is being investigated by the SEC, served subpoenas regarding financial reporting delays
Android 4.2 includes hidden "BeanFlinger" Daydream - get ready to flick your bean
Nov 16, 2012 6:34 am
Android 4.2 includes hidden, but unlockable "BeanFlinger" d]Daydream
Apple event invitations have reached the press, likely announcing iPad mini next Tuesday
Oct 16, 2012 4:21 pm
Invitations for a new Apple event have arrived at the press, says "we've got a little more to show y
RumorTT: Apple iPad mini event to happen October 23, according to sources
Oct 12, 2012 6:58 pm
Rumor: Apple iPad mini press event to be held on October 23 according to new sources
Grand Theft Auto V seems to be ready, is being shown off to the press
Oct 12, 2012 8:26 am
Grand Theft Auto V is being shown to one lucky member of the press, jealous?
RumorTT: Apple to send out press invitations on Oct. 10 for iPad mini event
Oct 1, 2012 11:31 pm
Rumor: Apple to mail event invitations on Oct. 10 to the press for an iPad mini event, event likely
Google promises to unveil "next dimension of Google Maps" next week
Jun 1, 2012 5:33 pm
Google maps invites press to see the "next dimension of Google Maps"
'Avengers' movie accidentally deleted at press screening
May 1, 2012 5:27 pm
A projectionist deleted the digital copy of 'The Avengers' that was about to be shown to the press.
The press get a hold of Max Payne 3 and say "the experience is mind-blowing"
Mar 2, 2012 1:46 am
"The experience is mind-blowing", one of the quotes from the press regarding Max Payne 3
Does it matter that the Fermi Card was a mock up?
Oct 5, 2009 3:08 pm
It does to AMD and their fans


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Regular season is OVER! Now it's time to grit and grind. The "season" now begins. We got the Knicks, so we know what we're getting. Game's gonna be up and down because they run, run, run. My boy Chauncey [Billups] will be in town, so gotta get him.
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Mirari, My intention has not been to put down the people at Portland Riverside Marina. I don't blame them for the accident -- obviously they didn't intend for this to happen. They are, as you say, generally a good boatyard to deal with, very reasonably priced and friendly, which is why we were repeat customers even though there is a boatyard much closer to our home. The boatyard manager is a very kindhearted person (and a good manager) and the staff are all excellent at what they do.
That said, the owners have offered us no form of compensation, which is disappointing. In fact, they haven't communicated with us at all. I don't know if they are legally required to do so (thank you hellosailor for the links), but it
like it would be the right (and professional) thing to do. I'm not saying we expect a pile of cash, just something.. a token.. anything really. Yes, we did not as yet receive a bill for unloading the boat from the trailer or for the short time the boat was stored, but the boatyard has not explicitly offered to waive the fee, so there is the possibility that they will attempt to bill us. Our boat was placed in the "campground" section (along with several other boats) because we were told at the time that the yard was full, but that they would make room for us (which we appreciated). There were already several boats in this section, and they regularly store boats in this area (our first boat, which we bought from the marina, was stored here).
I looked at the big tree, and thought to myself "that looks dangerous" but I don't know if there were any outward signs of decay. It was an old tree, and I figured if it lasted this long, it must be OK (wrong), and of course I didn't really have a choice anyway. However, during the weeks after our boat was placed in the campground section, several other boats were placed in the main boatyard. Perhaps because they were bigger? I don't know.
We were loyal customers, and we had referred a couple other people to them as well. The boatyard is full and they are clearly having a good year. I would certainly fight back (legally) if they tried to charge us for the cost to remove
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. The boat was a uniquely good deal - sold to us for under it's value because the previous owner needed to get rid of it before the season ended, and because he and his wife are very nice people who wanted the boat to go to a good home. It was in very good condition, the previous owner loved this boat and had taken very good care of it (when I told him about the accident he was heartbroken). Our four nephews (who are avid sailors) were very excited about the boat and one of them was so excited he drew a picture for us to hang in the boat. Needless to say they were very disappointed as well.
Yes, I know it's just a physical object, and yes, I'm very glad no one got hurt. But our financial (can't spend more than we spent on our crushed boat) and physical situation (must be shoal draft) will make it difficult to find a comparable boat (30', in good condition), and life is short.
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Danny Amendola's history of full health (or lack thereof) has been widely documented since the wide receiver signed with the Patriots on Wednesday. And don't worry, the Patriots were well aware of his lengthy time spent off the field due to injury. That's why a good chunk of the contract handed out to Amendola depends on the former Ram's health, according to Howard Balzer of the Sports Xchange. Amendola's base contract is for five years and $28.5 million. He also gets a per-game roster bonus of $31,250 for every game he stays healthy. That would amount to $500,000 per season and $2.5 million total. Amendola has played just 12 games in the last two seasons. The wide out's contract includes a $6 million signing bonus, plus $4 million in guaranteed money, which includes his entire $2 million 2013 salary and $2 million of his $3 million 2014 salary. His base salaries are $4 million, $5 million and $6 million for 2015, 2016 and 2017 respectively. Since Amendola's deal only guaranteed $10 million without the per-game bonuses, his contract is nearly identical to Wes Welker's two-year, $10 million offer. Photo via Facebook/New England Patriots from B/R
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Posted 11 May 2013 - 08:43 AM
How long do the coils last and how do you know when it is time to change them? Do you take them out and clean them occassionally to extend their life and if so how often? What does it mean by long wick and what is a long wicks purpose? Is it better and if so why? Sorry so many questions nbut I am very new and there is so much to learn.
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No Worries....thats why we are all here, to learn and help each other.
I don't usually take them out to clean them, unless I feel like its getting clogged. (poor vapor). The replacement wicks are not very expensive, when they stop working the way I want them to...amount of vapor and flavor...I put in a new heating element.
The long wicks are to help wick the liquid to the heating element which is located at the mouth piece end of the tank, as the liquid level drops in the tank, the longer wicks stay in contact with liquid. . Personally, I don't notice any difference between short or long. no matter which length its a matter of making sure the wicks are wet before vaping.
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Thanks Kitsune,
When you are talking about wicks and heating elements are these the same thing as the replacement coils? If so about how often do you have to change yours out?
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The long wick coils hang down in the Juice tank farther so there is less of s chance for a dry hit. I dont clean my coils. I just toss em out when they stop working.
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ya, same thing. The wicks are added to the heating coil to allow liquid to wick to the heating element. mine usually last me a couple weeks give or take, sometimes 3. For 3.00....its about the 1/3 of the cost of a pack cigarettes, I figure for that price, I just change the coil when the vapor falls off or the flavor seems to get a bit of a burnt flavor. even if I changed them every week, its still sooooooo much cheaper than smoking.
Posted 19 May 2013 - 06:45 AM
OK all good info, but about how often do you change out your coils? 1 week, 2 weeks, a month, etc.?
And does all of this fall true for the Kager protank and the Viva Nova?
And does all of this fall true for the Kager protank and the Viva Nova?
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Was wondering, does everyone else's XT550 topend sound like it is being starved of oil all the time? I don't know how to describe it well, but my top end makes what seems to be the sound that poorly lubricated cams would make, minus any scratchy or squeaking sounds. I'd almost say knocking but I know my engine is jetted rich so it shouldn't be knocking, and the engine is stock minus a pipe and a jet kit. The noise doesn't get better or worse with warming up.
I'm worried maybe somehow a line is clogged or my oil pump could be bad? Can I test the oil pump in any way?
Yeah, mine does the same thing. There used to be a thread over at TT regarding an oil mod that fed more oil up to the cam, but I don't think it's around anymore. The oil that does make it up there is fed through a channel on the right side of the cylinder, maybe 1/4 inch OD, and some probably flings up and off the cam chain as well. To look at it, there should be plenty of oil to feed the top end. But apparantly there isn't. Most XT550's were jetted kind of lean from the factory, which doesn't help.
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