As gas prices continue to climb, alternative fuels get a lot of attention but how close are they?

Scientists atArgonne National Laboratory are working to chemically manipulate algae for production of the next generation of renewable fuels – hydrogen gas.

Some varieties of algae, a kind of unicellular plant, contain an enzyme called hydrogenase that can create small amounts of hydrogen gas. Tiede said many believe this is used by Nature as a way to get rid of excess reducing equivalents that are produced under high light conditions, but there is little benefit to the plant.

In the Northern hemisphere, winter is the time for the flu. Every year 5% to 20% of us catch "the bug". So predictable is the influenza virus that "flu season" has entered the vernacular. This year, flu cases peaked around the end of February (see chart). Perhaps you've wondered "Why?".

Hypotheses for flu season are numerous and include:

LONDON, April 1 /PRNewswire/ --

An expert report released today recommends that patients taking antibiotics, especially those being treated in hospital, should take a daily probiotic drink with clinically proven effectiveness. The report summarises a meeting which took place at the Royal Society of Medicine, London and was attended by a multidisciplinary panel of eight leading health experts.

SAN DIMAS, California, March 31 /PRNewswire/ --

- Growing body of evidence shows matrix of polyphenols, as provided in Longevinex(R), exert greater benefit than resveratrol alone. 150-year lifespan not far off?

While molecular biologists and news reporters present jaw-dropping evidence that a red wine molecule called resveratrol may usher in the advent of anti-aging pills, other researchers report that a matrix of small natural molecules, such as those in Longevinex(R), exert far greater effects than resveratrol alone. For example, a recently reported human study found the Longevinex(R) dietary supplement is superior to green tea.

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WESTLAKE, Ohio, March 31 /PRNewswire/ --

Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today announced the appointment of Steven Kew as Chief Executive of its subsidiary Dage Holdings, effective April 1. Kew replaces retiring Dage Chief Executive Geraint Rees.

Prior to joining Nordson, Kew was Managing Director of the laser division of GSI Group Inc. (Nasdaq: GSIG). He holds a Bachelor of Science honors degree in Applied Physics from Lanchester University.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 31 /PRNewswire/ --

- Genmab Reports Financial Results for the 12 Months Ended December 31, 2007.

Genmab A/S (OMX: GEN) announced today results for the financial year ended December 31, 2007.

Revenues of DKK 530 million (approximately USD 104 million) compared to DKK 136 million (approximately USD 27 million) in 2006.

An Operating Loss of DKK 437 million (approximately USD 86 million). This compares to an Operating Loss of DKK 472 million (approximately USD 93 million) reported in 2006.

Net Financial Income totaled DKK 54 million (approximately USD 11 million) compared to Net Financial Income of DKK 34 million (approximately USD 7 million) in 2006.

LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire/ --

- The World's Longest Off-Road Race, from June 12th to 28th Ends at the Great Wall of China -

Vanguard Integrity Professionals CEO, CTO and founder, Ronn Bailey, today announced that he will be the only U.S. driver entering the first TransOrientale Rally from St. Petersburg, Russia to Beijing, China -- more than 10,000 km in 17 days -- June 12 to June 28, 2008.

AIDS may partly be the consequence of an evolutionary accident, said Professor Frank Kirchhoff from the University of Ulm in Germany. at the Society for General Microbiology’s 162nd meeting being held this week at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

“AIDS is a deadly disease in people that is caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). But similar viruses such as simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), which infects monkeys, usually don’t cause disease in their natural monkey hosts,” says Kirchhoff.

Previous studies have established that one of the key differences between the way HIV-1 behaves in humans and closely related SIVs behave in monkeys is that when humans are infected with HIV-1 the immune system becomes highly stimulated. This means critical defence cells called helper T cells are continuously activated and die more quickly than usual.

MUNICH, Germany, March 31 /PRNewswire/ --

- Eco-Friendly Off Grid Lighting for Developing Countries