Natural sciences

VistaGen Therapeutics to Participate in Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Life sciences, Pharmaceutical industry, Health sciences, Natural sciences, Biotechnology, Canaccord Genuity, Genuity, Anxiety, Medication, Biopharmaceutical

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN), a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing a new generation of medicines with the potential to go beyond the current standard of care for anxiety, depression, and other central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that management will participate in the Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference including a fireside chat with Shawn Singh, Chief Executive Officer, on Wednesday, August 11 at 1:30 p.m. PT.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN), a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing a new generation of medicines with the potential to go beyond the current standard of care for anxiety, depression, and other central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that management will participate in the Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference including a fireside chat with Shawn Singh, Chief Executive Officer, on Wednesday, August 11 at 1:30 p.m. PT.
  • VistaGen will also be participating in one-on-one meetings throughout the conference.
  • VistaGen Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing and commercializing innovative medicines with the potential to go beyond the current standard of care for anxiety, depression, and other CNS disorders.
  • For more information, please visit www.VistaGen.com and connect with VistaGen on Twitter , LinkedIn , and Facebook .

Codexis and Kalsec Announce Expanded Collaboration for Supply of Novel Enzyme to Sustainably Produce Natural Clean-Label Beverage Ingredient

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Catalysis, Biomolecules, Metabolism, Process chemicals, Codexis, Enzyme

Codexis latest novel performance enzyme product, developed in close collaboration with Kalsecs innovation team, will enable natural, biocatalytic production of new, advanced hop products.

Key Points: 
  • Codexis latest novel performance enzyme product, developed in close collaboration with Kalsecs innovation team, will enable natural, biocatalytic production of new, advanced hop products.
  • The enzyme is expected to enable commercial-scale production of Kalsecs newest natural hop acid by early 2022.
  • Codexis is a leading enzyme engineering company leveraging its proprietary CodeEvolver platform to discover and develop novel, high performance enzymes and novel biotherapeutics.
  • Kalsec provides natural Taste & Sensory Solutions, Colors, Food Protection and Advanced Hop Products to the food and beverage industries.

Oil-Dri Announces Price Increases on Clay Absorbents and Sports Field Products

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Lithium

CHICAGO, July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) today announced that it will implement price increases of its clay absorbents and sports field products, effective September 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) today announced that it will implement price increases of its clay absorbents and sports field products, effective September 1, 2021.
  • These price increases will range from 5% to 9%, depending on the product.
  • Although Oil-Dri is continuously improving its manufacturing efficiencies, price adjustments are necessary as the company is facing significant cost increases across all input channels, including packaging, materials, natural gas, and non-fuel manufacturing costs.
  • Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for the pet care, animal health and nutrition, bleaching clay and fluids purification, agricultural ingredients, sports field, industrial and automotive markets.

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Announces Investigation into Piedmont Lithium Inc. (PLL)

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Legal, Professional services, Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Piedmont Lithium, Lithium, Foothills, Piedmont

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (Scott+Scott), an international shareholder and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether Piedmont Lithium Inc. (Piedmont or the Company) (NASDAQ: PLL), or its officers and directors, violated federal securities laws.

Key Points: 
  • Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (Scott+Scott), an international shareholder and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether Piedmont Lithium Inc. (Piedmont or the Company) (NASDAQ: PLL), or its officers and directors, violated federal securities laws.
  • The investigation focuses on Piedmonts public disclosures concerning its plan to build a large lithium mine in Gaston County, North Carolina.
  • Then, on July 20, 2021, Reuters published an article entitled, In push to supply Tesla, Piedmont Lithium irks North Carolina neighbors.
  • If you purchased Piedmont shares or securities, and you wish to discuss this investigation, please contact attorney Joe Pettigrew at 844-818-6982, or at [email protected] .

EU approves funding for Twence's carbon capture project

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Air pollution, Combustion, Environmental engineering, Flue gas, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Emissions reduction, Natural sciences

OSLO, Norway, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Commission has found a 14.3 million Dutch investment aid to Twence Holding BV to build a carbon capture and use facility to be in line with EU State aid rules.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Commission has found a 14.3 million Dutch investment aid to Twence Holding BV to build a carbon capture and use facility to be in line with EU State aid rules.
  • The project will enable the removal of CO2 from flue gases at the Twence's waste-to-energy installation facility located at Hengelo, in the Netherlands.
  • The investment project relates to the capturing process and equipment of the liquefied CO2.
  • "We are pleased to see the proposed state funding approved by the EU and we look forward to continuing our dialogue with the customer to realize this major project to capture and utilize CO2 in the Netherlands," said Valborg Lundegaard, Chief Executive Officer of Aker Carbon Capture.

TAAG Genetics Secures AOAC Validation for F41 VIP PCR Kit

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Natural sciences, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Laboratory techniques, Molecular biology, Biotechnology, Analytical chemistry, Polymerase chain reaction, AOAC International, Real-time polymerase chain reaction, Assay, TAAG Angola Airlines

ST. CHARLES, Ill., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TAAG Genetics announced today that its TAAG F41 VIP kit, a multiplex real-time PCR assay capable of detecting four separate foodborne pathogens in a single reaction, has been granted Performance Tested MethodsSM status from the AOAC Research Institute (certification #072101).

Key Points: 
  • ST. CHARLES, Ill., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TAAG Genetics announced today that its TAAG F41 VIP kit, a multiplex real-time PCR assay capable of detecting four separate foodborne pathogens in a single reaction, has been granted Performance Tested MethodsSM status from the AOAC Research Institute (certification #072101).
  • As part of that effort, it has developed and validated the F41 VIP, a simple-to-perform method that provides accurate presumptive results in 24 hours from sample enrichment.
  • "We are delighted to have received AOAC validation on the F41 VIP, which is is a crucial step in bringing our international experience in food safety to the US market," said TAAG Genetics' CEO, Denis Berndt.
  • TAAG Genetics is an international laboratory founded in 2001, which has positioned itself on the leading edge of the industry where nature and technology come together.

Functional Automotive Exteriors With Printed/Flexible Electronics, Discussed by IDTechEx

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemistry, Lidar, Robotic sensing, Absorption spectroscopy, ADAS

These range from transparent heaters to solar panels, and benefit from attributes as varied as transparency, conformality, low weight, and tunable absorption spectra.

Key Points: 
  • These range from transparent heaters to solar panels, and benefit from attributes as varied as transparency, conformality, low weight, and tunable absorption spectra.
  • Cameras and LIDAR in autonomous vehicles or advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) will always require a clear view of the road.
  • While simple, this requirement is significantly more challenging in an electric vehicle since there is far less residual heat generated than with a conventional combustion engine.
  • IDTechEx guides your strategic business decisions through its Research, Subscription and Consultancy products, helping you profit from emerging technologies.

Functional Automotive Exteriors With Printed/Flexible Electronics, Discussed by IDTechEx

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemistry, Lidar, Robotic sensing, Absorption spectroscopy, ADAS

These range from transparent heaters to solar panels, and benefit from attributes as varied as transparency, conformality, low weight, and tunable absorption spectra.

Key Points: 
  • These range from transparent heaters to solar panels, and benefit from attributes as varied as transparency, conformality, low weight, and tunable absorption spectra.
  • Cameras and LIDAR in autonomous vehicles or advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) will always require a clear view of the road.
  • While simple, this requirement is significantly more challenging in an electric vehicle since there is far less residual heat generated than with a conventional combustion engine.
  • IDTechEx guides your strategic business decisions through its Research, Subscription and Consultancy products, helping you profit from emerging technologies.

Silicon Labs Announces Intention to Commence a Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer to Purchase Up to $1.0 Billion of its Common Stock

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Corporate finance, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Stock market, Tender offer, Silicon, Offer, Stock

In particular, Silicon Labs believes the "modified Dutch auction" tender offer would be a mechanism that would provide all stockholders of Silicon Labs with the opportunity to tender all or a portion of their stock if they so elect at a price they may select within the specified range.

Key Points: 
  • In particular, Silicon Labs believes the "modified Dutch auction" tender offer would be a mechanism that would provide all stockholders of Silicon Labs with the opportunity to tender all or a portion of their stock if they so elect at a price they may select within the specified range.
  • However, the tender offer would be subject to a number of other terms and conditions, which would be described in detail in any offer to purchase relating to the tender offer.
  • A tender offer for the outstanding shares of Silicon Labs' common stock has not commenced.
  • References in this press release to Silicon Labs shall mean Silicon Laboratories Inc.
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New Dry Spray Technology helps Increase Indoor Air Quality in Homes and Hotels

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Saturday, July 31, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Air pollution, Biocides, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Indoor air quality, Industrial hygiene, Occupational safety and health, Disinfectant, Pesticide, Spray

"The Paerosol MAG is the perfect disinfection platform alternative in the home, and is guaranteed to keep you staying healthy." --Steve Gareleck, CEO of Paerosol LLC

Key Points: 
  • Our innovation of synthetic building materials, furnishings, personal care products, pesticides, and more have led to a dramatic increase of poor indoor air quality.
  • With up to 3.8 million people per year in the United States dying due to having low indoor air quality, Paerosol's Dry Spray Technology has been found to help dramatically reduce these numbers.
  • Paerosol's MAG Ultra II uses proprietary technology to create a dry spray that permeates an entire room, killing up to 99.9999% of airborne and surface borne viruses, bacteria and mold - including the COVID-19 virus1.
  • Paerosol's proprietary Dry Spray technology allows for Paerolyte's liquid disinfectant to get into all corners and crevices of any space it's placed in.