The University is honoured to organize with the SPB the XVI° International Congress of Biochemistry. The scientific event will be held in  at Ponta Delgada (Portugal) this year.
The aim of this joint scientific event is threefold: the 1st is to assess, share and review all information about the recent technological advances in the Biochemistry field and the Molecular Biology related to health, biotechnologies, environment and food biochemistry.

The 2nd objective is to offer opportunity for scientists all around the world to become a community and share all their research findings togheter, exploring the possibilities of mutual cooperation. The 3rd objective is to give support to the young researchers so that they can participate and exchange their knowledge in this scientific event. An education topic related to teaching and learning of Biochemistry and Biology is planned on the end of the next month. For more information please contact our support department. Thank you.

Andrea Rossi and his consultant Sergio Focardi have endured a lot of negative remarks and pessimism from the science world to finally present to the world a reactor E-Cat (Energy Catalyzer), which could be the big break we need in energy production. In his invention, Rossi uses Nickel and light hydrogen to produce energy, using 1 liter reactors. We can expect to get all the details of the invention once the patent has been released, which is expected to be in a few months’ time.

For now, focus is on the 1 megawatt plant being developed in Greece, where Hyperion, the Low Energy Nuclear Reaction product will be put to use for the first time. The plant will run on 125 modules, which are currently under production in several parts of Europe and the US and will consist of 300 4kW reactors. Energy produced by the reactors will initially be used for heating purposes only. The plant belongs to a Greek company, Defkalion Green Technologies.

LENR is unique in that it uses a small amount of energy to give eight times more energy in output - for each unit of energy used the Energy Catalyzer reactor produces 8 units of output. Also interesting is that no energy is lost in the reactor. In the process, resistance produces thermal energy which goes back to the heating fluid, thus conserving all energy. The initial plan is to produce only low output levels as producing high output levels can result in explosions. To attain high power limits, the reactor modules are combined in series and parallel.

Rossi’s invention has given the most encouraging results of all cold fusion news and inventions made in the past. It has been tested for a longer period of time and even used experimentally to heat a building for a year. The most recent experiment done in Bologna lasted 10 hours, during which no electricity was used to power the process. Only energy needed to power the device and instruments was used. Repeat tests since the first demonstration was done have yielded consistent results, making the process highly replicable.

Energy Catalyzer has elicited a lot of interest in different parts of the world, with many inquiries already having been received. Rossi has signed an agreement with US company AmpEnergo, to receive royalties for the sale of products made using Energy Catalyzer in North and South America and all corresponding licenses.

Chelation therapy is the method that is used to remove toxic heavy metals. The heavy metals that this is most commonly associated with are mercury, lead and arsenic. There are of course approved as well as alternative methods of chelation therapy. The ones that are approved involve the use of dimercaptosuccinic acid. This is the primary item that is used in the removal of these heavy metals from an individual’s bloodstream.

In essence it works as a filter to help remove these harmful toxins from the bloodstream of the person who is affected. There are of course other items that are in use as chelating agents as well. Each of these will have different results based on the metals that they are used to treat. It is not always a successful method for treating the toxins that are in one’s system; however it is a method that has met success in the past.

The alternative medicine methods are also believed to be useful, but are not approved by any organization as far as medicine is concerned. The item most widely believed to be effective as a chelating agent is cilantro. It is believed to aid with heart disease as well as the removal of lead, arsenic and mercury.

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Neuropathy is defined as any disease affecting the peripheral nervous system. More than twenty million Americans suffer from neuropathy. It is most commonly associated with diabetes, since sixty percent of those with high sugar counts are diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. The disease is also caused by malnutrition, trauma to the nerves, tumor growth, or infections.

The most common symptom associated with neuropathy is the loss of feeling in an area of the body. In diabetics, the first loss of sensation generally occurs in the feet. With other forms of neuropathy, symptoms can include an inability to maintain balance, painful tingling, and even loss of function in internal organs, such as the lungs or kidneys.

Peripheral neuropathy can be detected through several tests, including an electrocardiogram, spinal tap, or nerve or muscle biopsies. Once diagnosed, the success of treatment of neuropathy depends entirely on its root cause. For those with diabetes, effective regulation of blood sugar can reduce the symptoms of the peripheral neuropathy. Physical therapy is often helpful to those with neuropathy caused by trauma. It’s important to get a diagnosis of neuropathy early, since the efficacy of treatment significantly reduces with the passing of time.

Home treatment for neuropathy includes careful monthly inspection of the feet for loss of feeling, wearing comfortable, well-fitted shoes, and taking painkillers like aspirin or ibuprofen for the pain. By planning with a doctor, peripheral neuropathy can be managed and possibly even cured.

One of the most common types of anemia, especially in women, is iron deficiency anemia, a condition in which your body does not have a healthy supply of red blood cells, used to carry oxygen throughout your body. People with iron deficiency syndrome often feel tired and look pale through this lack of sufficient oxygen circulation.
As the name itself tells you, this type of anemia is caused by insufficient iron in your body. Iron is an important element, as it is used to make hemoglobin, which is used within red blood cells to carry oxygen so that the cell can circulate oxygen throughout the entire body. Without sufficient hemoglobin your red blood cells cannot carry sufficient oxygen. This leads to effects such as fatigue, paleness, weakness, lightheadedness, headaches, menstrual problems and even cold hands or feet. It can even lead to experience with restless leg syndrome.
Iron deficiency anemia can be developed several different ways. Sometimes this lack of iron is caused by bleeding, but more often it is the result of a diet low in iron. In some cases, however, the problem is not that you the food you eat is low in iron, but that your body does not absorb all the iron from what food is consumed. When your body does not take iron from the foods you eat it is usually due to a small intestine problem and should be looked at by a doctor.
Iron deficiency anemia is not life threatening and easily treated by an iron supplement which can be bought without a prescription. Most cases of iron deficiency is caught during a routine check up and treated by these supplements, which must be taken continuously for a few months while the iron is built up inside your body. If it is due to a problem with your body, blood work is usually administered to look for intestinal diseases such as regional enteritis or celiac disease.

One of the largest benefits of natural health products is that your body is able to use them, easily. Natural products are made up of nontoxic and organic elements. These are substances that are naturally found throughout the environment. Virtually any medication you take can be natural if organic, non-manmade products are used in its creation.

Natural health products are good for the body because they eliminate the health problems without adding any toxins to your body. They are not made with pesticides or herbicides, both of which are found in many unnatural items. In addition to being good for you, natural health care products are also very healthy for the environment. Because they do not contain any toxins they are not harmful to the environment.

As you select the types of medications, health supplements and diet products for your needs, look for products that are all natural. Look at the labels. You should recognize nearly all the ingredients as naturally occurring products. The labels may also say that the products are organic. Choose these products whenever possible, especially during pregnancy. Even cosmetic products are available as organic, natural health products. By using them, you make the conscious decision to help the environment while helping your body to remain toxin free.