The biopolymer bacterial nanocellulose presents attractive mechanical and anti-adherent properties for innovative hernia repair solutions.

In the UK Government's 1993 review of science and technology the statement is made that "the interval between scientific discovery and practical application is diminishing".' Two changes might explain such an acceleration of the acceptance of scientific innovation. Alterations may have occurred in the way that scientific ideas are spread, with concomitant increases in their rates of diffusion. ...

Madhuca longifolia commonly known as Mahua belonging to family Sapotaceae, is an Indian tropical tree, for its sweet flowers which are edible and used by tribals medicinal purpose. The pharmacological activity of the anti- inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, analgesic, anti-pyretic wound healing properties has no side effect even after consumption larger doses. prevalence throat infecti...

Antimicrobials are classified by the pathogens targeted, e.g. as antibacterials or antifungals. This grouping may be subdivided as antibacterials also include urinary antiseptics and anti-mycobacterial drugs. Antimicrobials, especially antibacterials, are strictly classified into chemotherapeutic agents (synthetic chemicals), and antibiotics, produced from living organisms, usually fungi. Howev...