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Examining One-Two Punch of Malaria Drugs
A mosquito can inject parasites carrying diseases like malaria into you as it is biting. Photo courtesy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Peter Vekilov, Moores Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Houston, is examining why the two drugs that most often cure malaria can also fail because they tend to fight each other.
When a mosquito begins to nibble on you, it is not merely feeding on your blood, it is also injecting its saliva into your skin. If that saliva happens to be full of parasites carrying malaria or other diseases from its last victim, then most likely you will become infected, too.
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Improved Catalyst May Translate to Petrochemical Production Gains
Aromatics are major building blocks of polymers, or plastics, that turn up as everything from PET bottles for water to breathable, wrinkle-resistant polyester clothing.
Jeffrey Rimer is the Abraham E. Dukler Professor at the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering.
Aromatics are major building blocks of polymers, or plastics, that turn up as everything from PET bottles for water to breathable, wrinkle-resistant polyester clothing. These petrochemicals comprise a specialized, value-added sector of the energy industry. The process for refining crude oil into useful aromatic streams for derivative use often involves the usage of a catalyst to facilitate chemical reactions. Among the various types of catalysts, many are zeolites – porous aluminosilicates – such as ZSM-5, a unique synthetic zeolite prolifically used in the upgrading of chemicals in alkylation and isomerization. Petrochemicals p
CBJ Today: Lehtonen impresses in first shot with Blue Jackets
Finnish defenseman caught the eye of John Tortorella for his play in game one by Jeff Svoboda @JacketsInsider / BlueJackets.com
Each weekday this season, BlueJackets.com will post CBJ Today, a look at news, notes, analysis and fun stuff from around the Blue Jackets world. It s everything you need to know if you re a fan going into the day.
The Daily Buzz
If it s Thursday, it s a CBJ gameday. For the 12th consecutive Thursday, the Blue Jackets have a game tonight, taking on Tampa Bay in the finale of their two-game series by the bay. It will be the second game in the team s four-game, six-day trip to the Sunshine State to take on the Lightning and the Panthers.
CBJ, FSO set for 20th Season of coverage
Countdown to Face-Off programming begins next week, leading up to Jan. 14 by Blue Jackets Staff @BlueJacketsNHL / BlueJackets.com
For the 20th consecutive season, FOX Sports Ohio will be the television home of Columbus Blue Jackets hockey with the longtime club partner airing Blue Jackets regular season games, except for games selected for exclusive national broadcast, and additional programming throughout the season. All games on FOX Sports Ohio will also stream on FOX Sports GO.
The Blue Jackets will kick off their 20th NHL season with a two-game series at Nashville on Thursday and Saturday, January 14 and 16. Both games are set to begin at 8 p.m. ET. The club will play its first home games of the season with a two-game set against the defending Stanley Cup champion Tam
STH spotlight: Fan brings some heart to Nationwide Arena
Joe Alvarez continues to root on the Blue Jackets even after a heart transplant in 2018 by Jeff Svoboda @JacketsInsider / BlueJackets.com
Throughout the Blue Jackets 20th anniversary celebration, BlueJackets.com will be profiling season ticket holders who have become an integral part of the CBJ experience as part of the Season Ticket Holder spotlight presented by Jet s Pizza.
Many fans have their lucky jersey to wear to Nationwide Arena. It might simply be the name and number of a favorite player. It might be their own name on their back, or it could be a special message that means a lot.