The Super Fruit Handbook: Cranberry Juice Alters E-coli Membrane
In the February 2006 edition of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, a published article from Terri Camesano from Worchester Polytechnic Institute Camesano showed that E. coli fimbriae exposed to cranberry juice become compressed. Fimbriae are tiny tendrils on the outer membrane of certain types of E. coli bacteria that is most responsible for the urinary tract infections. Since the fimbriae is compressed this prevents it from binding tightly to the urinary tract, thus greatly reducing its ability to remain in place long enough to begin a UTI.
Microfiltration Membrane and Ultrafiltration Membrane Training
The American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) is offering "Microfiltration Membrane" and "Ultrafiltration Membrane" short course training on Monday, October 5th at the Kensington Court Hotel in Ann Arbor, Michigan. There are six short courses that kickoff the AFS 4th Biennial Emission Solutions Conference that runs through Thursday, October 8th at the Kensington Court Hotel in Ann Arbor.
Global Membrane Bioreactors Market to Reach $1.3 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Membrane Bioreactors market. World market for membrane bioreactors is projected to exceed $1.3 billion by the year 2015. This is primarily driven by stringent regulations, rising water scarcity, enhanced emphasis on water reuse and recycling for freshwater conservation. Additionally, promising applications such as groundwater remediation, treatment of chlorinated solvents in wastewater, landfill leachate treatment will also contribute to the market growth.