Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods related to nucleic acid sensors. In particular, the present disclosure provides membrane-spanning nucleic acid sensors, signal transducers, and molecular amplifiers for lysis-free detection of internal nucleic acids.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/686 - Polymerase chain reaction [PCR]

Abstract

Disclosed herein are methods of treating a lung disorder. In some embodiments, the lung disorder includes an acute respiratory syndrome. In some embodiments, the treatment includes administering to a subject in need thereof, a modified Serp-1 protein. The modified Serp-1 protein may include a therapeutic enhancing moiety. In some embodiments, the therapeutic enhancing moiety is a water soluble polymer such as polyethylene glycol.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/81 - Protease inhibitors
• A61K 47/60 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic macromolecular compound, e.g. an oligomeric, polymeric or dendrimeric molecule obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. polyureas or polyurethanes the organic macromolecular compound being a polyoxyalkylene oligomer, polymer or dendrimer, e.g. PEG, PPG, PEO or polyglycerol
• A61P 11/00 - Drugs for disorders of the respiratory system

Abstract

Wound healing is a process by which these wounds on the skin of a subject heal and eventually close. When the injured surface is large, becomes infected, or in patients with poor healing capacity such as diabetics or the elderly or bedridden patients, then wound healing can be prolonged and lead to chronic ulceration and further complications with even limb loss or increased morbidity and mortality. This invention is directed to a topical formulation for promoting wound healing, and wound dressings and bandages comprising the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
• A61K 38/16 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof

Abstract

Described herein is a process in which filamentous fungi can be used to create textile or paper materials with tunable properties. The textiles can range from leather-like to paper-like depending on the species of fungi used and the growth conditions. The method of production utilizes the tendency of filamentous fungi to form films on still liquids, in order to generate many mycelial mats concurrently. These mats can then be layered to create textile materials, paper materials, and other material types having varying thickness, composition, and mechanical properties.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 18/00 - Cultivation of mushrooms
• D21C 3/00 - Pulping cellulose-containing materials

Abstract

Described are platforms, systems, media, and methods for evaluating, monitoring, and/or treating a subject for brain injury based on machine learning analysis of one or more of brain imaging features, clinical features, demographic features, or speech features.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
• G10L 25/66 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination for extracting parameters related to health condition
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning

Abstract

An active shoulder rest, comprising: at least one sound diffusion speaker; at least one actuator; and at least one amplifier, wherein the at least one sound diffusion speaker and the at least one actuator are connected to the at least one amplifier. The active shoulder rest may further comprise a body, and a damping material within the body. The active shoulder rest may further comprise at least one port configured for a microphone pickup.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10D 3/18 - Chin-rests, hand-rests, shoulder rests or guards being removable from, or integral with the instrument
• G10G 5/00 - Supports for musical instruments
• G10H 3/18 - Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussion instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a lo using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means using strings, e.g. electric guitars

Abstract

A device and method for measuring excreted ketones in a body fluid. The device includes a housing and a sensor positioned within the housing. The sensor includes a body, and a cavity formed in the body, the cavity configured to hold a colorimetric sensing liquid, the body including a ketone permeable medium and a hydrophobic membrane with or without an alkaline material to prevent acidic gases or volatile compound interferents. The sensor is configured to detect presence of ketone in the body fluid in contact with the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/25 - Colour; Spectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands

Abstract

A radar stethoscope system (12) and method for respiration and heart sound assessment is provided. Embodiments present a method to measure acoustics related to breathing and heartbeat sounds using small-scale radars. Acoustic data derived from the radar return measurements can be based on phase changes of the radar return measurements over a period of time. The radar stethoscope (12) can capture and identify respiratory and heart acoustics as traditionally captured by a clinical stethoscope. Using advanced radar processing algorithms, these acoustic signals can be recovered from a distance and without making contact with the patient (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 7/04 - Electric stethoscopes
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/0507 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves using microwaves or terahertz waves
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/113 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb occurring during breathing
• G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systems; Analogous systems

Abstract

The present invention provides antimicrobial nanoparticles or compositions thereof comprising at least one phytochemical or bioactive compound, at least one lipid, at least one surfactant, and at least one vitamin E. In some embodiments, the antimicrobial nanoparticles or compositions thereof further comprise at least one coating agent. In some embodiments, the antimicrobial nanoparticles or compositions thereof are an edible coating. In various aspects, the present invention relates to methods of reducing or inhibiting the activity or level of or preventing the growth of at least one microorganism on a surface of an element. In some aspects, the present invention relates to methods of increasing a shelf-life of food and/or maintaining and improving food nutrients and/or nutrition values. In other aspects, the present invention relates to methods of delivering at least one nutritional or bioactive agent for preventing and treating various disorders and diseases.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules
• A23L 29/00 - Foods or foodstuffs containing additives; Preparation or treatment thereof
• A23L 33/105 - Plant extracts, their artificial duplicates or their derivatives
• A23L 33/15 - Vitamins
• A61K 9/127 - Liposomes
• A61K 31/05 - Phenols
• A61K 47/10 - Alcohols; Phenols; Salts thereof, e.g. glycerol; Polyethylene glycols [PEG]; Poloxamers; PEG/POE alkyl ethers
• A61P 31/04 - Antibacterial agents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for decreasing microbial biomass and biodegradation rates of in situ bioremediation system using acetylene as the inhibitor.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 11/00 - Use of gas-solvents or gas-sorbents in vessels
• C07C 11/24 - Acetylene
• F02B 43/12 - Methods of operating

Abstract

Provided herein are methods of quantifying protein folding and stability. Some embodiments provide methods of detecting a misfolded target protein that include determining a growth rate or relative fitness of a first cell population that comprises a first fusion polypeptide comprising a first variant of a target protein disposed between segments of a toxic indicator protein, which segments together induce the first cell population to grow at a lower rate when the target protein is relatively less misfolded than when the target protein is relatively more misfolded, and determining that the growth rate or fitness of the first cell population varies from a growth rate or fitness of a second cell population that comprises a second fusion polypeptide comprising a second variant of the target protein disposed between the segments of the toxic Indicator protein. Related nucleic acids, kits, and systems are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/58 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing involving labelled substances
• G01N 33/573 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor for enzymes or isoenzymes
• A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
• A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system

Abstract

Described herein is a DNA nanotechnology-based platform for the delivery of nucleic acids into cells. The delivery platform relies on compacting cargo mRNA and/or ssDNA into single folded nanostructures that act as the primary structural vehicle material for nanoparticle delivery to cells. The described compositions and methods provide an alternative to packaging mRNA or ssDNA into lipid nanoparticle vehicles, which have complex formulation properties. Also described herein are strategies for protecting mRNA and/or ssDNA cargo and helping these nucleic acid molecules escape the endosome into the cytoplasm using a cationic peptide-PEG coating.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/16 - Agglomerates; Granulates; Microbeadlets
• A61K 9/50 - Microcapsules
• A61K 9/14 - Particulate form, e.g. powders
• A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseases; Gene therapy
• A61K 9/127 - Liposomes

Abstract

Described herein are compositions comprising RNA origami (RNAOG) which include 5-fluorouracil (5FU) or analogues thereof are described which can be used to both directly treat a cancer by inhibiting a biochemical pathway overexpressed in a cancer cell and indirectly treat a cancer by inducing an anti-cancer immune response. Also described herein are methods of using said compositions for treating cancer, inducing an anti-cancer immune response, and/or killing a cancer cell.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/712 - Nucleic acids or oligonucleotides having modified sugars, i.e. other than ribose or 2'-deoxyribose
• A61K 31/7072 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. nucleosides, nucleotides containing six-membered rings with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom containing condensed or non-condensed pyrimidines having oxo groups directly attached to the pyrimidine ring, e.g. cytidine, cytidylic acid having two oxo groups directly attached to the pyrimidine ring, e.g. uridine, uridylic acid, thymidine, zidovudine

Abstract

The present invention provides nanoparticles or conjugates comprising at least one ligand that selectively targets major facilitator superfamily domain-containing protein-2a (MFSD2A). In various embodiments, the nanoparticles or conjugates of the invention target at least one cell comprising MFSD2A (e.g., endothelial cells of blood brain barrier). In some embodiments, the nanoparticles or conjugates of the invention cross the blood brain barrier and/or blood retinal barrier. In other aspects, the present invention relates to methods for in vivo delivery of diagnostic and/or therapeutic agents to a brain. In other aspects, the present invention relates to methods of preventing or treating a neurological or cognitive disease or disorder using the nanoparticles or conjugates of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/14 - Particulate form, e.g. powders
• A61K 47/14 - Esters of carboxylic acids, e.g. fatty acid monoglycerides, medium-chain triglycerides, parabens or PEG fatty acid esters
• A61K 9/127 - Liposomes
• A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
• C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides

Abstract

The present invention provides a sustained drug release system comprising IL-2 and anti-IL-2 incorporated into a thermosensitive hydrogel that is engineered to be in liquid form at low temperatures for delivery, but form a hydrogel at physiological body temperatures to act as a sustained release platform. The thermostable hydrogel solution slowly releases IL-2 and anti-IL-2 to provide optimal concentrations for effective treatment of autoimmune diseases.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 31/14 - Materials characterised by their function or physical properties
• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
• A61K 38/20 - Interleukins
• A61K 39/395 - Antibodies; Immunoglobulins; Immune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
• A61K 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit
• A61K 9/06 - Ointments; Bases therefor

Abstract

in situin situ in situ single-cell sequencing technologies are only able to work with RNA, and must first convert DNA to RNA, the method of this disclosure operates directly on DNA as well as on RNA. Thus, it simultaneously sequences each single cell's genome and transcriptome.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6844 - Nucleic acid amplification reactions
• C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragments; Modified forms thereof
• C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
• C12Q 1/6806 - Preparing nucleic acids for analysis, e.g. for polymerase chain reaction [PCR] assay
• C12Q 1/6851 - Quantitative amplification

Abstract

Disclosed herein are systems and methods for Magnetic Resonance Electrical Impedance Tomography (MREIT). A system for imaging biological tissue comprises a controller, a multifrequency arbitrary-waveform constant-current source, a Howland constant-current source, and a digital-to-analog converter. The controller is configured to generate a multifrequency magnetic resonance electrical impedance tomography sequence. The generation comprises producing, by the controller, a digital sequence, and converting, by the digital-to-analog converter, the digital sequence to an analog sequence. The generation may further comprise: producing, by the Howland constant-current source, a standard magnetic resonance electrical impedance tomography sequence based on the analog sequence; producing, by the multifrequency arbitrary-waveform constant-current source, a sine wave at one or more predetermined frequencies; and modulating the standard magnetic resonance electrical impedance tomography sequence with the sine wave. A method of measuring an electrical property of a biological tissue comprises imaging the biological tissue using this system.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/0536 - Impedance imaging, e.g. by tomography
• A61B 5/055 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
• G01R 33/54 - Signal processing systems, e.g. using pulse sequences

Abstract

Provided herein are methods of identifying neoantigens for diagnosing, treating, and preventing cancer. Also provided herein are methods of measuring antibody response to one or more frameshift peptides caused by exon 1 mis-initiation. Also disclosed are methods and compositions for administering identified neoantigens for the treatment and prevention of cancer.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids
• C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
• G01N 33/533 - Production of labelled immunochemicals with fluorescent label
• G01N 33/574 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor for cancer

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to methods for monitoring effectiveness of a treatment of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by analyzing an ASD patient's gut microbiota based on stool samples. Also provided are software for implementing the methods, and kits for performing the methods.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/689 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for bacteria
• G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids
• A61K 35/74 - Bacteria
• A61K 35/741 - Probiotics
• A61K 35/745 - Bifidobacteria

Abstract

Using deep learning, imaging harmonization among images produced with differing PET tracers is achieved. A method may include providing an original PET image of the brain using an original PET tracer, providing a target PET tracer, and converting, using a deep learning neural network, the original PET image into a target PET image simulating the image that would be obtained had the target PET tracer been used.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/055 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
• A61B 6/00 - Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment
• G01R 33/48 - NMR imaging systems

Abstract

A fast-tracking phase-locked-loop (PLL) with an analog mixer for phase detection and correction is provided. A frequency lock loop architecture as described herein is used for a PLL that can lock the phase of a local oscillator to an input reference signal of arbitrarily high frequency, even if the local oscillator and the input reference signal frequencies are originally very far apart. To accommodate arbitrarily high frequency input reference signals, embodiments use an analog mixer for the phase detector, rather than a phase-frequency detector (PFD). The analog mixer can be designed to operate on input signals with frequencies of 10's of GHz, whereas the PFD is limited to input frequencies of less than 1 GHz. Embodiments use a new architecture utilizing the concept of Hartley Image Rejection receiver architecture in a frequency lock loop, which enables the PLL to adjust the local oscillator frequency to be brought within the frequency locking range of the analog mixer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03L 7/07 - Automatic control of frequency or phase; Synchronisation using a reference signal applied to a frequency- or phase-locked loop using several loops, e.g. for redundant clock signal generation
• H03L 7/085 - Automatic control of frequency or phase; Synchronisation using a reference signal applied to a frequency- or phase-locked loop - Details of the phase-locked loop concerning mainly the frequency- or phase-detection arrangement including the filtering or amplification of its output signal
• H03L 7/095 - Automatic control of frequency or phase; Synchronisation using a reference signal applied to a frequency- or phase-locked loop - Details of the phase-locked loop concerning mainly the frequency- or phase-detection arrangement including the filtering or amplification of its output signal using a lock detector
• H03L 7/20 - Indirect frequency synthesis, i.e. generating a desired one of a number of predetermined frequencies using a frequency- or phase-locked loop using a harmonic phase-locked loop, i.e. a loop which can be locked to one of a number of harmonically related frequencies applied to it
• H03L 7/22 - Indirect frequency synthesis, i.e. generating a desired one of a number of predetermined frequencies using a frequency- or phase-locked loop using more than one loop
• H03L 7/06 - Automatic control of frequency or phase; Synchronisation using a reference signal applied to a frequency- or phase-locked loop
• H03L 7/08 - Automatic control of frequency or phase; Synchronisation using a reference signal applied to a frequency- or phase-locked loop - Details of the phase-locked loop
• H03L 7/081 - Automatic control of frequency or phase; Synchronisation using a reference signal applied to a frequency- or phase-locked loop - Details of the phase-locked loop provided with an additional controlled phase shifter
• H03L 7/083 - Automatic control of frequency or phase; Synchronisation using a reference signal applied to a frequency- or phase-locked loop - Details of the phase-locked loop the reference signal being additionally directly applied to the generator
• H03L 7/087 - Automatic control of frequency or phase; Synchronisation using a reference signal applied to a frequency- or phase-locked loop - Details of the phase-locked loop concerning mainly the frequency- or phase-detection arrangement including the filtering or amplification of its output signal using at least two phase detectors or a frequency and phase detector in the loop
• H03L 7/091 - Automatic control of frequency or phase; Synchronisation using a reference signal applied to a frequency- or phase-locked loop - Details of the phase-locked loop concerning mainly the frequency- or phase-detection arrangement including the filtering or amplification of its output signal the phase or frequency detector using a sampling device

Abstract

Preparing a metal-containing solution or gel includes combining a metal oxide and a liquid comprising a polar organic solvent to yield a mixture, wherein the metal oxide comprises hydrogen-bonded molecular chains, and each molecular chain comprises: a metal from Groups 4 – 6; at least one oxyanion of a main group element from Groups 15 and 16 bound to the metal through a polar covalent bond, wherein the at least one oxyanion is optionally protonated; and at least one water molecule bound to the metal through a polar covalent bond; and heating the mixture to yield a solution or gel comprising the polar organic solvent and the metal. The solution or gel can be acidic.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 38/00 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic ware; Preparation thereof
• C04B 35/515 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramic compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides
• B01J 13/00 - Colloid chemistry, e.g. the production of colloidal materials or their solutions, not otherwise provided for; Making microcapsules or microballoons

Abstract

Disclosed are a nanopore-optical electronic device and a method for sequencing a biomolecule and modifications thereof. The nanopore-optical electronic device includes: a cis-fluidic chamber and a trans-fluidic chamber fabricated in a planar substrate; a nano-fluidic channel in between and connecting the cis-fluidic chamber and the trans-fluidic chamber; a first electrode and a second electrode sealed in the nano-fluidic channel and forming a nanogap/nanopore therebetween; a third electrode and fourth electrode disposed in the cis-fluidic chamber and the trans-fluidic chamber, respectively; an optical coupling element coupling an electromagnetic beam with the nanogap; an optical detector detecting an optical signal from the nanogap when a biomolecule translocates through the nanopore; and a current-measuring circuit concurrently measuring a tunneling current and ionic current when the biomolecule translocates through the nanopore. The recorded optical signal and tunneling current and ionic current signals are coincidental in time and colocalized in space.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/487 - Physical analysis of biological material of liquid biological material
• G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes
• G01N 21/17 - Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated
• G01N 21/64 - Fluorescence; Phosphorescence
• C12Q 1/6869 - Methods for sequencing

Abstract

The present invention provides nucleic acid-loaded virus-like particles (VLPs) that can be produced in plants and are designed to deliver a nucleic acid into mammalian cells. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the nucleic acid-loaded VLPs, and methods of making and using the nucleic acid-loaded VLPs.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12N 7/00 - Viruses, e.g. bacteriophages; Compositions thereof; Preparation or purification thereof
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies

Abstract

Described herein are means for implementing a cloud-based health, nutritional, and body composition analysis platform, in which models are utilized to provide personalized data for health and nutritional counseling. For example, there is a there is a specially configured system (e.g., a "MORPHOGRAM" cloud-based platform) having means for prompting transmitting a GUI for display via a user device specifying instructions to manually determine and enter body metric measurements for a patient; means for receiving inputs providing one or more of (i) the body metric for the patient, (ii) pedometer data for the patient, and (iii) fitness data for the patient; means for populating a personalized risk monitoring profile for the patient by calculating anthropometric indicators; determining a physical activity level for the patient; determining a body type; calculating a physiological lean body mass and percentage of body fat; calculating a target physiological; and retransmitting the GUI to display the personalized risk monitoring profile for the patient based on the inputs received, determined. Other related embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16H 20/60 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
• G09B 5/02 - Electrically-operated educational appliances with visual presentation of the material to be studied, e.g. using film strip
• G09B 19/00 - Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to DNA-peptide hybrid molecules. In some embodiments, the DNA-peptide hybrid molecules comprise target-specific binding peptides which selectively bind to a target molecule. Methods of using DNA-peptide hybrid molecules in the treatment of diseases or disorders are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 47/68 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an antibody, an immunoglobulin or a fragment thereof, e.g. an Fc-fragment
• A61K 39/385 - Haptens or antigens, bound to carriers
• C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragments; Modified forms thereof
• C12N 15/115 - Aptamers, i.e. nucleic acids binding a target molecule specifically and with high affinity without hybridising therewith

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the use of DNA-peptide hybrid molecules to detect target molecules in a sample. In some embodiments, the DNA-peptide hybrid molecules comprise target-specific binding peptides which selectively bind to a target molecule. Kits comprising DNA-peptide hybrid molecules are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
• C12Q 1/6876 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes
• G01N 33/537 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor with immune complex formed in liquid phase with separation of immune complex from unbound antigen or antibody
• C12Q 1/6834 - Enzymatic or biochemical coupling of nucleic acids to a solid phase
• C12Q 1/6825 - Nucleic acid detection involving sensors

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to DNA-peptide hybrid molecules. In some embodiments, the DNA-peptide hybrid molecules comprise target-specific binding peptides which selectively bind to SARS-CoV-2 surface glycoprotein. Methods of using DNA-peptide hybrid molecules in the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection are also provided. Where the DNA nanostrucure is a three-helix bundle or a four-helix bundle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61P 31/14 - Antivirals for RNA viruses
• A61K 38/00 - Medicinal preparations containing peptides

Abstract

Identifying a test pattern includes positioning a test pattern that includes a first multiplicity of particles that reflect or emit light in the field of view of a first imaging device; illuminating the test pattern with light from a first light source; obtaining, with the first imaging device, a first test image of light reflected by the first multiplicity of particles; and comparing the first test image with a first reference image of a reference pattern obtained by a second imaging device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
• G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
• G06K 19/08 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code using markings of different kinds in the same record carrier, e.g. one marking being sensed by optical and the other by magnetic means
• G07D 7/005 - Testing security markings invisible to the naked eye, e.g. verifying thickened lines or unobtrusive markings or alterations
• G07D 7/12 - Visible light, infrared or ultraviolet radiation

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to DNA nanocarriers and methods of use for stimulating an immune response in a host. In some embodiments, the DNA nanocarriers comprise SARS-CoV-2 surface glycoprotein.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/215 - Coronaviridae, e.g. avian infectious bronchitis virus
• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
• A61P 31/14 - Antivirals for RNA viruses
• A61P 37/04 - Immunostimulants
• C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragments; Modified forms thereof
• A61K 38/16 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof
• A61K 39/39 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies characterised by the immunostimulating additives, e.g. chemical adjuvants
• B82Y 5/00 - Nanobiotechnology or nanomedicine, e.g. protein engineering or drug delivery

Abstract

The present invention biomaterial-based composite ink formulations for use in endoscopic imaging (including in colon tattooing) procedures and their methods of production. The biomaterial-based composite ink formulations comprise at least one contrast agent selected from the group consisting of: iron oxide, copper oxide, carbon nanotube, and graphene oxide; and at least one polysaccharide-based biomaterial selected from chitosan or its derivative. The contrast agents are preferably nanoparticles.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 11/324 - Pigment inks containing carbon black
• C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
• C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
• C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

Abstract

Dietary supplement compositions and methods of use thereof in subjects who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, nursing and/or lactating are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 33/155 - Vitamins A or D
• A23L 33/16 - Inorganic salts, minerals or trace elements

Abstract

Provided herein are methods of detecting a neurological and/or physical condition in a subject. The methods include receiving physical intensity measures and/or stability measures from the subject to produce a subject data set. The methods also include applying a computational model of temporal and spatial data indicative of the neurological and/or physical condition to the subject data set to identify a substantial match between at least a subset of the subject data set and the computational model of temporal and spatial data. Additional methods as well as related systems and computer readable media are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• G06F 17/16 - Matrix or vector computation

Abstract

A nanostructure comprising: a) a base plate sheet comprising a single-duplex layer comprised of DNA origami configured in a planar arrangement, b) a pore configured within the center of the base plate sheet, and c) a multi-duplex layer-thick wall comprising a single-duplex layer comprised of DNA origami that extends downward from the base plate sheet on the periphery of the pore, wherein the base plate sheet comprises a single-stranded DNA region on the bottom surface for lipid membrane anchor modification.

IPC Classes  ?

• B82Y 5/00 - Nanobiotechnology or nanomedicine, e.g. protein engineering or drug delivery
• C07H 21/04 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with deoxyribosyl as saccharide radical
• B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites

Abstract

Described herein are RNA sequence (including siRNA, shRNA, and/or mRNA) carrier platforms for rapid and targeted delivery of siRNAs, shRNAs, and/or mRNAs into cytoplasm of tumor cells, to induce a tumor killing effect. Also described herein is are methods of treating cancer using the RNA sequence carrier platforms described herein.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
• B82Y 5/00 - Nanobiotechnology or nanomedicine, e.g. protein engineering or drug delivery
• C07K 14/00 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof
• C07K 19/00 - Hybrid peptides

Abstract

A device and method for passive collection of atmospheric CO2 is disclosed. The device includes a chamber having an inner wall, an outer wall, an annular void between the inner and outer walls, and a sump connecting the annular void and an inner cylinder. The device also includes a capture structure having a sorbent material and movable between open and closed configurations. The device includes a water delivery device with a pump and a water applicator positioned within the annular void to dispense water onto the outer wall. The pump transfers water from the sump to the applicator. The open configuration includes the sorbent exposed and allowed to capture CO2. The closed configuration includes the capture structure being enclosed inside the chamber such that a heated water vapor releases captured CO2. The vapor is created by the solar heating of the outer wall and the water dispensed within.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
• B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption

Abstract

Provided herein are methods of generating a trained classifier at least partially using a computer. The methods include training a Restricted Boltzmann Machine (RBM) using at least a first training dataset that comprises sequence information corresponding to a population of aptamers, and/or one or more descriptors thereof, which aptamers comprise a minimum threshold binding affinity to a target biomolecule to produce a trained RBM model. Additional methods as well as related systems and computer readable media are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/115 - Aptamers, i.e. nucleic acids binding a target molecule specifically and with high affinity without hybridising therewith
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G08F 9/50 -

Abstract

A system for detecting one or more inhomogeneities in a sample (e.g., biological tissue) is disclosed. The system comprises a pulser-receiver, first and second ultrasound transducers, and a processor. The first ultrasound transducer may generate a high frequency ultrasound (HFU) signal in response to electrical pulses from the pulser-receiver, whereby the HFU signal is scattered through the sample and received by the second ultrasound transducer. An electronic signal indicative of the scattered HFU signal is received by the processor via the pulser-receiver. The signal is windowed, converted to frequency domain via fast Fourier transform, and assessed for peak quantity and peak frequencies within resonant frequency bands associated with the inhomogeneities. Inhomogeneities in the sample may be indicated by a peak quantity greater than a baseline value associated with homogenous samples and/or peaks at new frequencies with respect to a baseline spectrum associated with homogenous samples.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 15/89 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
• A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
• A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method of producing a multi-metal catalyst film and of producing a reactor system for catalytic removal of a wide variety of contaminants (for example, nitrate, nitrite, perchlorate, chlorate, chromate, selenate, chlorophenols, 2,4-D, dicamba, atrazine, trichloroacetic acid, bromochloroiodomethane, NDMA, TCE, TCA, chloroform, freons, RDX, HMX, TNT, PFOA, and PFOS) from water and wastewater. The disclosure also relates to a method of using the multi-metal catalyst for the removal of such contaminants and a system comprising the multi-metal catalyst film for removing such contaminants.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 15/26 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism
• B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or properties; Manufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
• B01D 69/14 - Dynamic membranes
• C02F 1/72 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by oxidation
• B01D 15/10 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features
• B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
• B01D 69/08 - Hollow fibre membranes
• B01D 3/34 - Distillation or related exchange processes in which liquids are contacted with gaseous media, e.g. stripping with one or more auxiliary substances

Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods related to the detection of coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever). In particular, the present disclosure provides novel compositions and methods related to the detection and/or quantification of coccidioidomycosis in a subject using an enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) that measures coccidioidal CTS1 antigen and/or anti-CTS1 antibodies in human serum.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/53 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor
• G01N 33/569 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor for microorganisms, e.g. protozoa, bacteria, viruses
• C12N 9/24 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on glycosyl compounds (3.2)
• G01N 33/573 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor for enzymes or isoenzymes

Abstract

Systems and methods for using machine learning to improve disease diagnostics are provided. A method can include obtaining, using a peptide array, peptide sequence data and peptide binding values from one or more samples, wherein the peptide sequence data and the peptide binding values correspond to a plurality of conditions; for each of the one or more samples, normalizing the peptide binding values according to a median binding value of peptides associated with the peptide array; and training a regressor using dense compact representations of the peptide sequence data and peptide binding values. The method can further include providing an output of the regressor to a classifier, wherein the classifier is configured to determine whether the patient has one of the plurality of conditions based on the output of the regressor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids
• G01N 33/53 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor

Abstract

Provided herein are methods of detecting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) in a sample. The methods include contacting the sample with a plurality of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and/or other plasmonic metal nanoparticles (MNPs) that are conjugated with at least two sets of antibodies, or antigen binding portions thereof, that binds to at least first and second epitopes of SARS-CoV-2 proteins, such as receptor-binding domain (RBDs) under conditions sufficient for the antibodies, or the antigen binding portions thereof, to bind to the first and second epitopes of the SARS-CoV-2 proteins in the sample to produce bound SARS-CoV-2 proteins. The methods also include detecting the SARS-CoV-2 proteins when aggregations of the bound SARS-CoV-2 proteins form with one another. Related compositions, reaction mixtures, devices, kits, and systems are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 33/242 - Gold; Compounds thereof
• A61K 33/24 - Heavy metals; Compounds thereof
• A61P 31/12 - Antivirals

Abstract

Provided herein are methods of detecting single molecules that include binding single molecules in a sample solution to a first surface of an optically transparent substrate include the optically transparent substrate is free of a metallic coating. In some embodiments, the methods include irradiating the first surface of the substrate with an incident light having an incident angle selected to achieve total internal reflection of the incident light, thereby scattering light from the first surface and from the single molecules bound to the surface in which a wavelength of the incident light is between 10 nm and 350 pm and the optically transparent substrate has a refractive index at the wavelength of the incident light exceeding that of the sample solution, and collecting an image that captures interference between evanescent light scattered from the single molecules and the first surface. Systems and additional methods are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/33 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using ultraviolet light
• G01N 21/64 - Fluorescence; Phosphorescence
• G01N 21/47 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection

Abstract

Provided herein are methods for multiplexed LAMP-based detection of multiple target nucleic acids in parallel at a single reaction temperature. In particular, provided herein are methods for performing a plurality of LAMP reactions in parallel using the addition of LAMP reaction temperature-shifting agents to better optimize a subset of the LAMP reactions to a single reaction temperature. For certain LAMP reactions, provided herein are LAMP primer sets and respective LAMP temperature-shifting parameters to provide efficient LAMP readouts at specific temperatures. Also provided herein are methods for increasing end-point signal-to-noise ratios of LAMP assays based on the detection of a fluorescent intercalating-dye in an amplification product.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/70 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving virus or bacteriophage
• C12Q 1/686 - Polymerase chain reaction [PCR]
• C12Q 1/66 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving luciferase

Abstract

The invention provides a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 has any of the values described in the specification, as well as compositions comprising a compound of formula (I). The compounds are useful as cytoprotective agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 279/18 - [b, e]-condensed with two six-membered rings
• C07D 279/20 - [b, e]-condensed with two six-membered rings with hydrogen atoms directly attached to the ring nitrogen atom
• C07D 417/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond

Abstract

A method for fabricating a layered sorbent film is disclosed. The method includes forming a first sorbent layer by adhering a particulate sorbent material to a first adhesive surface of an adhesive film, the adhesive film further including a second adhesive surface coupled to a sacrificial liner. The method also includes removing the sacrificial liner from the adhesive film by exposure to a release medium, uncovering the second adhesive surface, and then forming a second sorbent layer by adhering the particulate sorbent material to the uncovered second adhesive surface. The method may also include separating a first release liner from the first adhesive surface of the adhesive film, uncovering the first adhesive surface. The sacrificial liner may be sufficiently rigid that while the sacrificial liner is coupled to the second adhesive surface, the first release liner may be removed from the adhesive film without causing mechanical damage.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/32 - Impregnating or coating
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01J 20/26 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds
• B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
• B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material

Abstract

A pneumatic-driven fluidic cartridge and systems and methods for operating the same. The cartridge includes a substrate layer, an actuator layer, and an elastic layer. A fluid channel formed in a surface of the substrate layer includes a first chamber and a second chamber separated by a block section. The actuator layer includes a lever positioned to extend across the block section. The elastic layer is positioned between the substrate layer and the actuator layer. The lever applies a force to the elastic layer restricts fluid flow from the first chamber to the second chamber and is configured to bend outwardly opening a channel between the block section and the elastic layer exceeds the first threshold pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/48 - Biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Haemocytometers

Abstract

Provided herein are systems for the label-free detection of target molecules in samples. The systems include a sensor probe positioned in a sensing region and configured to bind to receptors for the target molecules. The systems also include electrodes configured to expose the sensor probe to an alternating electric field, and a light source optically coupled to the sensor probe and configured to provide light along a length of the sensor probe. In addition, the systems also include a position sensitive photodetector configured to detect a position of light exiting the sensor probe, and a processor configured to assess, based at least in part on the position of the light exiting the sensor probe, an amplitude of oscillation of the sensor at a frequency of the alternating electric field and a direction of a displacement of the sensor. Additional systems and related methods are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/62 - Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light
• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing
• G01N 33/53 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor
• G01N 21/63 - Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light optically excited

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including wetness monitoring systems comprising a smart diaper comprising: asensorial battery comprising at least two electrodes; and a transmitter, wherein the sensorial battery is configured to provide electric current to the transmitter in the presence of water or urine, and wherein the transmitter is configured to emit a signal comprising a unique identifier when the electric current is received from the sensorial battery; and a computing device comprising: a receiver; a user interface; one or more processors; and a computer-readable storage device coupled to the one or more processors and having instructions stored thereon which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising: receiving, via the receiver, the signal emitted by the transmitter, and providing, via the user interface, an indication that the smart diaper is wet.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators

Abstract

Transparent models are generated for computer vision and image recognition utilizing deep learning non-transparent black box models. An explainable Al is generated by training a Convolutional Neural Network to classify objects and training a multi-layer perceptron to recognize both the objects and parts of the objects. An image having an object embedded therein is received. The CNN and explainable Al model are executed within an image recognition system to generate a prediction of the object in the image via the explainable Al model, recognize parts of the object, provide the parts recognized within the object as evidence for the prediction of the object, and generate a description of why the image recognition system predicted the object in the image based on the evidence comprising the recognized parts.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 5/022 - Knowledge engineering; Knowledge acquisition

Abstract

in situin situ, high throughput, single-cell whole-genome sequencing technology developed for sequencing genomes in large heterogeneous cell populations. More specifically, the invention disclosed herein does not require cell sorting or isolation because it uses the cell membrane to separate each genome.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
• C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
• C40B 40/06 - Libraries containing nucleotides or polynucleotides, or derivatives thereof
• C40B 70/00 - Tags or labels specially adapted for combinatorial chemistry or libraries, e.g. fluorescent tags or barcodes
• G16B 25/20 - Polymerase chain reaction [PCR]; Primer or probe design; Probe optimisation
• C40B 50/06 - Biochemical methods, e.g. using enzymes or whole viable microorganisms

Abstract

System and method for contactless vascular flow measurement are provided. Herein, a measurement circuit emits a radio frequency (RF) waveform toward a human peripheral body part and measures micro-vessel motion in an area of interest of the human peripheral body part based on reflections of the RF waveform. Accordingly, the measurement circuit can extrapolate vascular flow information in the human peripheral body part based on the measured micro- vessel motion. In a non-limiting example, the measurement circuit can detect inner organ vibrations to measure pulse rate, strength, and/or pressure caused by radial arterial blood flow changes at the human peripheral body part. By detecting and measuring the vascular flow via the RF waveform, the vascular flow measurement system provides a non-invasive approach to detect and/or prevent peripheral artery diseases. Further, the measurement circuit emits a very low power, non-ionizing RF waveform to help minimize potential health risks to a human body.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/0265 - Measuring blood flow using electromagnetic means, e.g. electromagnetic flow meter
• A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/0245 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate using sensing means generating electric signals

Abstract

Reinforcement learning of beam codebooks for millimeter wave and terahertz multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) systems is provided. Millimeter wave (mmWave) and terahertz (THz) MIMO systems rely on predefined beamforming codebooks for both initial access and data transmission. These predefined codebooks, however, are commonly not optimized for specific environments, user distributions, and/or possible hardware impairments. To overcome these limitations, this disclosure develops a deep reinforcement learning framework that learns how to optimize the codebook beam patterns relying only on receive power measurements. The developed model learns how to adapt the beam patterns based on the surrounding environment, user distribution, hardware impairments, and array geometry. Further, this approach does not require any knowledge about the channel, radio frequency (RF) hardware, or user positions.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 28/08 - Load balancing or load distribution

Abstract

This invention is directed agricultural compositions and methods of using the same. For example, this invention is directed to agricultural compositions comprising an enriched root associated microbiome, and methods of using the same to increase plant growth or plant yield, or improving soil quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/20 - Bacteria; Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
• A01N 63/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi, animals or substances produced by, or obtained from, microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi or animals, e.g. enzymes or fermen
• A01H 17/00 - Symbiotic or parasitic combinations including one or more new plants, e.g. mycorrhiza
• A01C 1/06 - Coating or dressing seed
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant parts; Angiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy

Abstract

Provided are a chitin-based superabsorbent materials and method of preparation thereof. The superabsorbent material comprises chitin crosslinked by an epoxy crosslinker, and guanidine attached to the crosslinked chitin. The preparation method includes dissolving chitin in an aqueous solvent to form a solution; reacting the dissolved chitin with an epoxy crosslinker and guanidine, or a salt thereof, thereby forming a hydrogel; and drying the hydrogel.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 47/46 - Ingredients of undetermined constitution or reaction products thereof, e.g. skin, bone, milk, cotton fibre, eggshell, oxgall or plant extracts
• A61L 15/44 - Medicaments
• A61L 15/60 - Liquid-swellable gel-forming materials, e.g. super-absorbents
• C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules
• C08L 5/08 - Chitin; Chondroitin sulfate; Hyaluronic acid; Derivatives thereof
• A61M 37/00 - Other apparatus for introducing media into the body; Percutany, i.e. introducing medicines into the body by diffusion through the skin

Abstract

An olfactory test comprising an olfactory test article including a plurality of trials that each has an associated concentration of a stimulus of interest. Aspects of the present disclosure further relate to software application that guides a user through conducting the olfactory test based at least in part on the user's responses to trials of the olfactory test article, such that the user can be guided through a custom order of trials, and therefore different concentrations of the stimuli of interest, based at least in part on the user's responses to the trials as the user performs the olfactory test.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

Abstract

22 or shorter chain PFAS.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 41/04 - Processes using organic exchangers
• B01J 41/05 - Processes using organic exchangers in the strongly basic form
• C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
• B01J 41/00 - Anion exchange; Use of material as anion exchangers; Treatment of material for improving the anion exchange properties

Abstract

An environment-aware prediction and control framework, which incorporates learned environment and terrain features into a predictive model for human-robot symbiotic walking, is disclosed herein. First, a compact deep neural network is introduced for accurate and efficient prediction of pixel-level depth maps from RGB inputs. In turn, this methodology reduces the size, weight, and cost of the necessary hardware, while adding key features such as close-range sensing, filtering, and temporal consistency. In combination with human kinematics data and demonstrated walking gaits, the extracted visual features of the environment are used to learn a probabilistic model coupling perceptions to optimal actions. The resulting data-driven controllers, Bayesian Interaction Primitives, can be used to infer in real-time optimal control actions for a lower-limb prosthesis. The inferred actions naturally take the current state of the environment and the user into account during walking.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/70 - Operating or control means electrical
• G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery

Abstract

An aerogel composite includes aerogel particles and an encapsulator. The aerogel particles are coated with the encapsulator to yield an aerogel composite. Making an aerogel composite includes combining an encapsulator and aerogel particles, mixing the encapsulator and the aerogel particles to yield a granular blend including coated aerogel particles, and increasing a rate of mixing over a length of time to yield the aerogel composite.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 3/36 - Silica
• C09D 7/61 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic
• C09D 195/00 - Coating compositions based on bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch

Abstract

The present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods related to sequencing a biopolymer. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods for sequencing a polynucleotide using a bioelectronic device that includes protein assemblies used as coupling molecules in bioelectronic circuits. The present disclosure also provides multimeric protein assemblies with various combinations of live and dead subunits arranged to maximize conduction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/00 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions

Abstract

The invention relates to a diagnostic platform for detection of biomarkers associated with a particular condition, disease, or disorder and methods of making and using the same. In various embodiments, the diagnostic platform includes a sensing device and an electronic reading platform. Aspects of the invention are directed to a diagnostic platform for detection of at least one biomarker in a fluid sample. In embodiments, the diagnostic platform comprises a sensing device configured to receive the fluid sample. The platform can further comprise an electronic reading platform and a computing device. The electronic reading platform can be configured to activate the sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing
• A61B 5/157 - Devices for taking samples of blood characterised by integrated means for measuring characteristics of blood

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for separating one or more analytes within a fluid mixture, and characterizing and/or detecting properties associated with the one or more analytes. In some embodiments, the systems provided herein contain a dielectrophoresis device, such as a gradient insulator-based dielectrophoresis device (g-iDEP). The present disclosure provides systems and methods for separating and characterizing analytes using particle or nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA). NTA offers various advantages because, particle size and concentration can be calculated in real time, allowing label-free and simultaneous characterization and separation of samples with mixed and unknown analytes.

IPC Classes  ?

• B03C 5/02 - Separators
• B03C 5/00 - Separating dispersed particles from liquids by electrostatic effect
• G01N 27/447 - Systems using electrophoresis
• B01D 57/02 - Separation, other than separation of solids, not fully covered by a single other group or subclass, e.g. by electrophoresis

Abstract

A lithium-metal battery electrode-supported separator includes an electrically conductive substrate and a separator coated on the substrate. The separator includes plate-shaped y-alumina particles, and the y-alumina particles define inter-particle tortuous pores. A method of making the electrode-supported separator includes preparing a slurry of the plate-shaped y-alumina particles, spreading the slurry on an electrically conductive substrate to yield a coated separator, and drying the coated separator to yield the electrode-supported separator. A lithium-metal battery includes a first electrode, a separator coated on first electrode, a second electrode comprising lithium metal, and an electrolyte in contact with the first electrode and the second electrode. The separator includes plate-shaped y-alumina particles, the y-alumina particles define tortuous intra-particle pores, and the second electrode is in direct contact with the separator.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries

Abstract

A lithium-metal battery electrode-supported separator includes an electrically conductive substrate and a separator coated on the substrate. The separator includes plate-shaped zeolite particles, and the zeolite particles define intra-particle pores. A lithium-metal battery includes a first electrode, a separator coated on first electrode, a second electrode that includes lithium metal and is in direct contact with the separator, and an electrolyte in contact with the first electrode and the second electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/40 - Separators; Membranes; Diaphragms; Spacing elements inside cells
• H01M 50/443 - Particulate material
• H01M 50/434 - Ceramics
• H01M 50/491 - Porosity

Abstract

The present invention provides plant produced anti-EGFR antibodies that have defined glycosylation patterns. Also provided are plant expression vectors encoding said antibodies, transformed plants that express said antibodies, and methods of using said antibodies to treat cancer.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

Abstract

Described herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing olfactory delivery in virtualized environments using an olfactory delivery engine. Mimicking physical odor sensations virtually can present users with a real-time odor synthesis that approximates what users would smell in a virtual environment, e.g., as they walk around in virtual reality. A novel Smell Engine is described herein which includes: (i) a Smell Composer framework that allows developers to configure odor sources in virtual space, (ii) a Smell Mixer that dynamically estimates the odor mix that the user would smell, based on diffusion models and relative odor source distances, and (iii) a Smell Controller that coordinates an olfactometer to physically present an approximation of the odor mix to the user's mask from a set of odorants channeled through controllable flow valves. Experimental results show that the Smell Engine can help measure a subject's oifactory detection threshold and improve their ability to precisely localize odors in the virtual environment, as compared to existing trigger-based solutions. Other related embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas

Abstract

Recombinant poxvirus expressing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 structural proteins and virus-like particles are described, along with methods of making and using the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/86 - Viral vectors
• C12N 15/863 - Poxviral vectors, e.g. vaccinia virus
• A61K 39/215 - Coronaviridae, e.g. avian infectious bronchitis virus

Abstract

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus-like particles (VLP) are provided herein as well as methods of making and using the same. The methods of making the VLPs include transfecting a mammalian cell with expression vectors allowing for expression of at least the SARS-CoV-2 M, E and S proteins to make the VLPs. The VLPs can be administered to a subject to induce an immune response against SARS-CoV-2.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/12 - Viral antigens
• A61K 39/215 - Coronaviridae, e.g. avian infectious bronchitis virus
• C07K 14/165 - Coronaviridae, e.g. avian infectious bronchitis virus
• A61P 31/14 - Antivirals for RNA viruses

Abstract

Disclosed herein are systems and methods for evaluating or analyzing cognitive function or impairment using speech analysis. In some implementations the evaluation of cognitive function comprises a predicted future cognitive function or change in cognitive function. In some implementations the cognitive function is evaluated using a panel or speech features such as a metric of semantic relevance, MATTR, and other relevant features. In another aspect, a machine learning predictive model for evaluating cognitive function based on speech, comprising: receiving input signal comprising speech audio for a plurality of subjects, to detect one or more metrics of speech identifying classifications corresponding to cognitive function and training a model using machine learning based on a training data set comprising the one or more metrics of speech and the classifications identified in the speech audio, thereby generating a machine learning predictive model configured to generate an evaluation of cognitive function based on speech.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• G10L 15/01 - Assessment or evaluation of speech recognition systems
• G10L 25/66 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination for extracting parameters related to health condition
• G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
• G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
• G10L 15/14 - Speech classification or search using statistical models, e.g. Hidden Markov Models [HMM]
• G10L 25/60 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination for measuring the quality of voice signals
• G16H 10/20 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for electronic clinical trials or questionnaires
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G10L 15/16 - Speech classification or search using artificial neural networks
• G10L 15/18 - Speech classification or search using natural language modelling

Abstract

The invention provides methods and compositions for treating or ameliorating Alzheimer's disease. The invention provides agents that reduce Aβ inclusions and plaque accumulation, inhibit dendrite spine loss, and restore neurogenesis.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/395 - Antibodies; Immunoglobulins; Immune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
• A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
• C07K 16/18 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans
• A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system

Abstract

Disclosed are systems and methods for delivering and/or linking molecules, such as DNA, between tunable metal nanogaps and measuring electrical and/or optical properties. In one example, disclosed are high density multiplexed chips with a plurality of groups, each group including a plurality of nanodevices, the chips capable of coupling to one or more multiwell structures for providing samples to each individual group. In this way, the chips can be used for high-throughput analysis of molecules such as DNA.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/48 - Biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Haemocytometers
• B82Y 15/00 - Nanotechnology for interacting, sensing or actuating, e.g. quantum dots as markers in protein assays or molecular motors
• C12Q 1/6869 - Methods for sequencing
• G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes

Abstract

Disclosed herein are covalent organic frameworks (COFs) comprising dithioacetal linkages, methods of making such COFs, and methods of using the COFs, e.g., for delivery of gases such as nitric oxide and anti-mycobacterial agents such as isoniazid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 75/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing sulfur, with or without nitrogen, oxygen, or carbon
• C08K 7/24 - Expanded, porous or hollow particles inorganic
• C08L 81/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing sulfur with or without nitrogen, oxygen, or carbon only; Compositions of polysulfones; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers

Abstract

This invention is directed to oral botanical compositions comprising plant extracts, methods of preparing the same, and methods of using the same for treating an infection.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 36/888 - Araceae (Arum family), e.g. caladium, calla lily or skunk cabbage
• A61K 36/82 - Theaceae (Tea family), e.g. camellia

Abstract

A polymer composite includes a polymer substrate, activated carbon, and a carbonate salt. The activated carbon is infused with the carbonate salt. A hybrid composite includes a fibrous mat with activated carbon and potassium carbonate crystals adhered to the fibrous mat. Making a polymer composite includes combining activated carbon with a polymer to yield a mixture, and electrospinning the mixture to yield nanofibers, wherein the carbonate salt is adhered to or embedded in the nanofibers. Capturing carbon dioxide from a quantity of air includes contacting the polymer composite with the quantity of air in the presence of water vapor to yield potassium bicarbonate sorbed on the polymer composite.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
• B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
• B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
• B01J 21/18 - Carbon
• B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures

Abstract

A processor is configured to implement a machine learning model that is trained to select transcripts in blood for distinguishing neurodegenerative diseases. The algorithm is developed via machine learning and leverages concepts associated with blood-based changes in mRNA gene expression for differentiating patients of any neurodegenerative disease regardless of the proteins or their post-translational modifications occurring in disease.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids
• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing
• G01N 3/08 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying steady tensile or compressive forces

Abstract

2222222 pump membrane and into the first fluid within the cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion

Abstract

Systems and methods for preparing encapsulant-containing polymer capsules and fibers, as well as the encapsulant-containing polymer capsules and fibers and composites including the same are described. In one example, forming a plurality of encapsulant-containing polymer capsules includes preparing a mixture comprising a polymer, a solvent, an encapsulant, and a polymer that is soluble in the solvent, and removing some of the solvent from the mixture to yield the plurality of polymer capsules. Each polymer capsule include a shell formed of the polymer and contains the encapsulant. In another example, forming a plurality of polymer fibers containing an encapsulant includes providing the mixture to an electrospin apparatus and electrospinning the mixture to yield the plurality polymer fibers, where each polymer fiber defines a hollow core that contains the encapsulant.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 41/02 - Shaping by coating a mould, core or other substrate, i.e. by depositing material and stripping-off the shaped article; Apparatus therefor for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments of wearable stretch sensors and applications of using the same are disclosed. In embodiments, the sensors and the applications disclosed herein can be used to capture spinal motion and posture information.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

Abstract

Provided are antibodies specific for human QSOX1 and methods of using these antibodies or antigen binding regions thereof in assays to detect QSOX1, to inhibit QSOX1, for use in other assay systems, and for use in treating cancer.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 16/40 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against enzymes
• A61K 39/395 - Antibodies; Immunoglobulins; Immune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

Abstract

The present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods related to protein bioelectronics. In particular, the present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods for forming electrical contacts to a protein with high yield, which facilitates the manufacture of analytical devices to detect and measure the electrical characteristics corresponding to protein function.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means

Abstract

22222222 through the product outlet as a product stream, and desorbing a remaining water from the desiccant and the sorbent.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/18 - Absorbing units; Liquid distributors therefor
• B01D 53/26 - Drying gases or vapours
• B01D 53/28 - Selection of materials for use as drying agents
• B01D 53/34 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides

Abstract

Described are platforms, systems, media, and methods for maintaining a database of items associated with one or more skill requirements and a visit duration; maintaining a database of experts associated with one or more skill proficiencies, a location, and a schedule; receiving a request from a consumer for delivery by an expert of one or more items in the database to a consumer address; identifying experts in the database having skill proficiencies matching the skill requirements of the one or more items and available in a timeslot for the visit duration of the one or more items; presenting timeslots for which one or more experts are identified to the consumer and allowing the consumer to select a timeslot; and selecting an expert from among the identified experts in the selected timeslot based on shortest travel time; provided that utilization of the selected expert exceeds a predetermined utilization threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10L 25/66 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination for extracting parameters related to health condition
• G10L 25/03 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups characterised by the type of extracted parameters

Abstract

This disclosure describes systems and methods for critical angle reflection (CAR) imaging to quantify molecular binding kinetics on a glass surface in some embodiments. CAR is a label-free method that measures the reflectivity change near a critical angle in response to molecular binding induced refractive index changes on the sensor surface. The sensitivity and dynamic range of CAR is tunable by varying the incident angle of light, which allows for optimizing the measurement for ligands with different sizes in both biomolecular and cell-based studies.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/552 - Attenuated total reflection
• G01N 21/01 - Arrangements or apparatus for facilitating the optical investigation
• G01N 21/25 - Colour; Spectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands
• G01N 21/27 - Colour; Spectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using photo-electric detection
• G01N 21/41 - Refractivity; Phase-affecting properties, e.g. optical path length

Abstract

A wearable robotic device includes a hip-mounted, powered exoskeleton, an adjustable vest coupled to the exoskeleton, a power source for powering the exoskeleton, a computing device for controlling the robotic device and determining when to activate the powered exoskeleton. The exoskeleton includes a pair of motor units configurable between a first powered mode wherein the exoskeleton assists in extending the user's hip and a second free mode wherein the user is able to freely extend or contract the hip.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61H 3/00 - Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
• A61F 2/50 - Prostheses not implantable in the body
• A61F 2/68 - Operating or control means
• A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
• A61H 1/02 - Stretching or bending apparatus for exercising
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators

Abstract

A system for collecting a sorbate gas from a sorbent is disclosed, including a regeneration vessel enclosing a sorbent having a sorbate gas, a liquid water supply heated to a first temperature, and a heat pump with a condenser. The heat pump is also in contact with the water supply. Heat is removed from the condenser and used to heat the water supply to the first temperature. The system includes a compressor coupled to the condenser. The sorbent within the vessel is placed in contact with water vapor at the first temperature. The water vapor coming into contact with the sorbent causes sorbate gas to be released, forming a mixture including sorbate and water gases, raising the pressure. The vapor mixture is removed and cooled by the condenser, where a portion is condensed into water that is returned to the supply. The remaining mixture is compressed into a product gas.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/26 - Drying gases or vapours

Abstract

2222 to desorb. The first (N-1) gas recovery stages include the vessel coupled to the subsystem at a downstream pressure and a vessel in the heat recovery phase at an upstream pressure. The Nth gas recovery stage includes the vessel coupled to the condenser at the downstream pressure and the vaporizer at the upstream pressure. The heat recovery phase has (N-1) stages, each including the vessel being coupled to a vessel in the gas recovery phase.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/18 - Absorbing units; Liquid distributors therefor

Abstract

Provided herein are vaccine compositions for use in immunotherapy for canine cancers, and methods of canine cancer immunotherapy using said compositions. The compositions and methods provided herein include DNA vaccines having two plasmids that encode thirty-one peptide antigens, plus a plasmid that encodes canine GMCSF

IPC Classes  ?

• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
• A61K 38/16 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof
• A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseases; Gene therapy
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies

Abstract

A biofilm membrane bioreactor system with a bioreactor, at least two membrane plates positioned within the bioreactor, and a plurality of biofilm carriers suspended within the wastewater in the bioreactor. The bioreactor has at least one inlet and at least one outlet. The at least two membrane plates are configured to filter the wastewater to generate permeate and may be formed of a ceramic material. Each of the at least two membrane plates are separated from adjacent membrane plates by a membrane gap that is at least two times larger than a smallest dimension of one of the biofilm carriers.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 11/02 - Biological treatment
• C02F 11/04 - Anaerobic treatment; Production of methane by such processes
• C02F 3/12 - Activated sludge processes

Abstract

The disclosure relates to methods of detecting a target nucleic acid in a sample using a deactivated RNA-guided nuclease and guide RNA complex. Some methods relate to isolating protein-nucleic acid complexes using silica-based chromatography with certain buffered solutions to better prevent complex dissociation. Some methods relate to isolating protein-nucleic acid complexes using a tagged ribonucleoprotein which binds to a target nucleic acid to form a detectable interconnected network comprising the target nucleic acid. Also provided herein are primer nucleic acids, buffer solutions, and kits for performing the methods of this disclosure for detecting a target nucleic acid in a sample.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6888 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms
• C12Q 1/6844 - Nucleic acid amplification reactions
• C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases

Abstract

44 2-33 -), which are biochemically reduced and transformed to elemental selenium (Se0) by microorganisms through anaerobic biological reduction. The resulting Se0is entrained in the biomass, which is further processed to enable the efficient recovery of concentrated Se0.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 3/00 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
• C02F 11/00 - Treatment of sludge; Devices therefor

Abstract

A system, device, and method for passive collection of atmospheric carbon dioxide is disclosed. The device includes a release chamber having a sorbent regeneration system with a power supply, and a capture structure coupled to the release chamber, having a plurality of disks coupled to and spaced along at least one collapsible support. Each disk has an electro-swing sorbent material. The capture structure is movable between collection and release configurations. The collection configuration includes the capture structure extending upward to expose the structure to an airflow and allow the sorbent to capture atmospheric carbon dioxide while a collection voltage is established across the sorbent material. The release configuration includes the disks enclosed inside the release chamber and conductively coupled to the power supply such that a release voltage is established across the electro-swing sorbent material, resulting in the release of captured carbon dioxide forming an enriched gas.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/22 - Carbon dioxide-absorbing devices
• B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents

Abstract

22 collection device is disclosed, including a release chamber and a capture structure having at least three straps and a plurality of sorbent disks coupled to and spaced along the straps. The capture structure is movable between collection and release configurations. Each strap has a primary and secondary width, the secondary width smaller than the primary. The collection configuration includes the disks suspended from a movable portion by the straps such that, for each pair of neighboring disks and for each strap, a lower disk is separated from an upper disk by a connecting segment, allowing the sorbent to capture carbon dioxide from an airflow. The release configuration includes the disks being stacked within the chamber for regeneration. Each connecting segment is in a release topology designed to accommodate stacking the disks within the chamber. The connecting segment is biased to move toward the release topology.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
• B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
• B01D 53/06 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with moving adsorbents
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/18 - Absorbing units; Liquid distributors therefor
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides

Abstract

The present invention relates to systems and methods for removing oxidized contaminants from water and wastewater using a metal-biofilm, also referred to herein as a bio-metal composite catalyst. In some embodiments, the system comprises a gas-transfer membrane, a hydrogen-gas source, an inoculant comprising a biofilm-forming population of microorganisms, a growth medium comprising at least one nitrate salt and at least one perchlorate salt, and a catalyst precursor medium comprising at least one soluble autocatalytic metal precursor and having a basic pH. Methods of establishing a bio-metal composite catalyst for removing ammunition-related contaminants are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 39/08 - Filter cloth, i.e. woven, knitted or interlaced material
• C01B 3/38 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using catalysts

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to methods of inhibiting and/or reducing the severity of a bacterial infection comprising the administration of Platelet Factor 4 (PF4). The bacterial infection can be caused by Gram-negative or Gram-positive bacteria. The bacterial infection can also have progressed to sepsis or peritonitis. In particular implementations, a method of inhibiting and/or reducing the severity of a Staphylococcus aureus infection is described, including a MRSA infection.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61P 31/00 - Antiinfectives, i.e. antibiotics, antiseptics, chemotherapeutics
• A61P 31/04 - Antibacterial agents
• A61K 38/19 - Cytokines; Lymphokines; Interferons

Abstract

Hierarchical and lightweight imitation learning (IL) for power management of embedded systems-on-chip (SoCs), also referred to herein as HiLITE, is provided. Modern SoCs use dynamic power management (DPM) techniques to improve energy efficiency. However, existing techniques are unable to efficiently adapt the runtime decisions considering multiple objectives (e.g., energy and real-time requirements) simultaneously on heterogeneous platforms. To address this need, embodiments described herein propose HiLITE, a hierarchical IL framework that maximizes energy efficiency while satisfying soft real-time constraints on embedded SoCs. This approach first trains DPM policies using IL; then, it applies a regression policy at runtime to minimize deadline misses. HiLITE improves the energy-delay product by 40% on average, and reduces deadline misses by up to 76%, compared to state-of-the-art approaches. In addition, the trained policies not only achieve high accuracy, but also have negligible prediction time overhead and small memory footprint.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 1/32 - Means for saving power

Abstract

A user-space emulation framework for heterogeneous system-on-chip (SoC) design is provided. Embodiments described herein propose a portable, Linux-based emulation framework to provide an ecosystem for hardware-software co-design of heterogeneous SoCs (e.g., domain-specific SoCs (DSSoCs)) and enable their rapid evaluation during the pre-silicon design phase. This framework holistically targets three key challenges of heterogeneous SoC design: accelerator integration, resource management, and application development. These challenges are addressed via a flexible and lightweight user-space runtime environment that enables easy integration of new accelerators, scheduling heuristics, and user applications, and the utility of each is illustrated through various case studies. A prototype compilation toolchain is introduced that enables automatic mapping of unlabeled C code to heterogeneous SoC platforms. Taken together, this environment offers a unique ecosystem to rapidly perform functional verification and obtain performance and utilization estimates that help accelerate convergence towards a final heterogeneous SoC design.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 8/20 - Software design
• G06F 8/30 - Creation or generation of source code
• G06F 9/4401 - Bootstrapping
• G06F 9/50 - Allocation of resources, e.g. of the central processing unit [CPU]
• G06F 13/10 - Program control for peripheral devices

Abstract

Runtime task scheduling using imitation learning (IL) for heterogenous many-core systems is provided. Domain-specific systems-on-chip (DSSoCs) are recognized as a key approach to narrow down the performance and energy-efficiency gap between custom hardware accelerators and programmable processors. Reaching the full potential of these architectures depends critically on optimally scheduling the applications to available resources at runtime. Existing optimization-based techniques cannot achieve this objective at runtime due to the combinatorial nature of the task scheduling problem. In an exemplary aspect described herein, scheduling is posed as a classification problem, and embodiments propose a hierarchical IL-based scheduler that learns from an Oracle to maximize the performance of multiple domain-specific applications. Extensive evaluations show that the proposed IL-based scheduler approximates an offline Oracle policy with more than 99% accuracy for performance- and energy-based optimization objectives. Furthermore, it achieves almost identical performance to the Oracle with a low runtime overhead and high adaptivity.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 9/46 - Multiprogramming arrangements
• G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
• G06F 15/173 - Interprocessor communication using an interconnection network, e.g. matrix, shuffle, pyramid, star or snowflake
• G06N 7/00 - Computing arrangements based on specific mathematical models
• H04L 12/911 - Network admission control and resource allocation, e.g. bandwidth allocation or in-call renegotiation

Abstract

Wound healing is a process by which these wounds on the skin of a subject heal and eventually close. When the injured surface is large, becomes infected, or in patients with poor healing capacity such as diabetics or the elderly or bedridden patients, then wound healing can be prolonged and lead to chronic ulceration and further complications with even limb loss or increased morbidity and mortality. This invention is directed to a topical formulation for promoting wound healing, and wound dressings and bandages comprising the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61P 17/02 - Drugs for dermatological disorders for treating wounds, ulcers, burns, scars, keloids, or the like
• A61P 37/06 - Immunosuppressants, e.g. drugs for graft rejection
• A61K 39/275 - Poxviridae, e.g. avipoxvirus
• C07K 14/065 - Poxviridae, e.g. avipoxvirus

Abstract

Disclosed herein are methods and compositions comprising transmembrane nanosensors, and their use to identify, detect, label, and isolate cells. In some embodiments, the nanosensors may be used in conjunction with a hybridization chain reaction to amplify a signal, and to aid in the detection, identification, labeling or isolation of cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6813 - Hybridisation assays
• C12Q 1/6818 - Hybridisation assays characterised by the detection means involving interaction of two or more labels, e.g. resonant energy transfer
• C12Q 1/6841 - In situ hybridisation

Abstract

Assessing distortion of a dendrite includes obtaining an optical image of the dendrite, assessing geometric features of the dendrite based on the optical image, comparing the geometric features of the dendrite to corresponding geometric features of a corresponding undistorted dendrite, assessing a distortion of the geometric features of the dendrite relative to the corresponding geometric features of the corresponding undistorted dendrite, and identifying the dendrite as distorted if the distortion exceeds a threshold value. The geometric features can include branches, angles between branches, and thicknesses of branches. The distortion can include alteration of a length of a branch of the dendrite, alteration of an angle between branches of the dendrite, alteration in a thickness of a branch of the dendrite, or a discontinuity in a branch of the dendrite. Obtaining the optical image comprises irradiating the dendrite with polarized or unpolarized light.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
• G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation