Abstract: Disclosed are small peptides derived from the binding interface of each of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and ACE2 receptor, compositions comprising the same, and prophylactic and therapeutic uses of the peptides and the compositions. Also disclosed is a novel protocol of identifying, designing, and modifying the small peptides based on computer simulation.

Abstract: Disclosed is an approach for encoding a current video frame that includes labeling points/regions for the current video frame using graphics information for the current video frame, matching the points/regions of the current video frame with points/regions of a previous video frame using the labels for the points/regions of the current video frame and deriving motion vectors for the points/regions of the current video frame.

Abstract: A method for controlling transmission rate for video streaming based on queuing delay, includes determining a queuing delay for a packet transmitted from a source to a destination over a packet switched network and adjusting a transmission rate of the source in response to the determined queuing delay.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for providing error correction to a video stream transmitted from a server to a client device, wherein the server is connected to an intermediate module over a bandwidth-limited network and the intermediate module is connected to the client device over a lossy network. The method includes intercepting data transmitted from the bandwidth-limited network to the lossy network by the intermediate module, identifying the video stream for error correction from the intercepted data at the intermediate module, generating error correction data for the video stream by the intermediate module and transmitting a modified stream that includes the video stream and the error correction data over the lossy network to the client device by the intermediate module.

Abstract: A wireless, sterilizable scale comprising a moving module, on which an animal sits or explores, and a fixed module that measures the weight of the animal on the moving module. The fixed module comprises a compliant membrane or gasket, through which the weight of the moving modules and animal is mechanically coupled. The fixed module comprises three load cells arranged in a triangle so as to support the moving module, through the membrane, such that its tilt is limited. The fixed module is sealed by the membrane and comprises the load cells, batteries and electronics. The fixed module, including an internal moving platform, may be chemically sterilized. The moving module may be sterilized using heat sterilization. IR communication transmits a series of weight values at two different data rates. The scale may be in a sterile cage free of electrical penetrations. A system comprises a vivarium comprising such cages.

Abstract: A method for controlling transmission rate for video streaming based on queuing delay, includes determining a queuing delay for a packet transmitted from a source to a destination over a packet switched network and adjusting a transmission rate of the source in response to the determined queuing delay.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for providing error correction to a video stream transmitted from a server to a client device, wherein the server is connected to an intermediate module over a bandwidth-limited network and the intermediate module is connected to the client device over a lossy network. The method includes intercepting data transmitted from the bandwidth-limited network to the lossy network by the intermediate module, identifying the video stream for error correction from the intercepted data at the intermediate module, generating error correction data for the video stream by the intermediate module and transmitting a modified stream that includes the video stream and the error correction data over the lossy network to the client device by the intermediate module.

Abstract: Disclosed is an approach for encoding a current video frame that includes labeling points/regions for the current video frame using graphics information for the current video frame, matching the points/regions of the current video frame with points/regions of a previous video frame using the labels for the points/regions of the current video frame and deriving motion vectors for the points/regions of the current video frame.