Abstract: Dual-mode transmitter antenna with non-uniform coil array for wireless power transmission is disclosed. The dual mode antenna comprises a primary coil located at center of the dual-mode transmitter antenna and configured to generate concentrated uniform magnetic field in a first mode and a second mode of operation. The dual mode antenna further comprises a plurality of secondary coils surrounding the primary coil and located at the periphery of the dual-mode transmitter antenna, and a switching circuit electrically coupled to the primary coil and the plurality of the secondary coils. The switching circuit is configured to detect a lateral misalignment between the dual-mode transmitter antenna and a receiver antenna and activate the plurality of secondary coils in the second mode of operation in response to detecting lateral misalignment between the dual-mode transmitter antenna and the receiver antenna. The plurality of secondary coils are configured to generate an extensive uniform magnetic field. [FIG.

Abstract: A determination has been made that apicomplexan tubulin, an essential parasite component, is an excellent drug target. Here, it is shown that it is possible to specifically target parasite tubulins, without harming the mammalian host. A compound has been identified that destabilizes specifically parasite MTs and inhibits essential parasite processes of replication and host cell invasion. This provides a new strategy to tackle the issue of drug resistance development. Specifically, the use of the compound parabulin and/or its derivates in the process of targeting protozoan tubulin for the inhibition of the replication of protozoans in mammalian organism, wherein parabulin has the following molecular weight, sum formula, name and structure: MW: 373.4 Da; Formula: C20H23NO6, ?Name (s): 3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-[(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)methyl]prop-2-enamide; (2E)-3-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)acrylamid; SMILES: 0(C1?C (OC)C?CC (?C1)C?CC(?0)N(CC2?CC(?C(OC)C(?C2)OC)OC)[H])C.

Abstract: A method and system for collecting airborne particles and hydrating the collected particles for analysis. The airborne particles, which may be biological contaminants, are collected from a container containing one or more mailpieces. In the collection stage, a dry filter collection assembly is connected to the container and air is drawn out of the container through a dry filter. A hydration solution is then injected into the collection assembly to hydrate the collected particles. Part of the hydration solution containing the collected particles is caused to move out of the collection assembly to a test cartridge for further testing.

Abstract: A method and system for collecting airborne particles and hydrating the collected particles for analysis. The airborne particles, which may be biological contaminants, are collected from a container containing one or more mailpieces. In the collection stage, a dry filter collection assembly is connected to the container and air is drawn out of the container through a dry filter. A hydration solution is then injected into the collection assembly to hydrate the collected particles. Part of the hydration solution containing the collected particles is caused to move out of the collection assembly to a test cartridge for further testing.

Abstract: The invention provides carbohydrate based compounds, methods of preparation, and compositions useful for modulating signaling through Toll-like receptors. The methods involve contacting a TLR-expressing cell with a carbohydrate based compound of the invention having a core structure comprising of one or more sugar moieties. The carbohydrate based compounds are useful for inhibiting immune stimulation involving TLR ligands, especially TLR4 and TLR2. The compounds also are suitable for inhibition of inflammatory conditions resulting from infections. The compounds have use in the treatment of inflammation, autoimmunity, allergy, asthma, graft rejection, graft versus host disease, infection, sepsis, cancer, and immunodeficiency.

Abstract: A method and system for collecting airborne particles and hydrating the collected particles for analysis. The airborne particles, which may be biological contaminants, are collected from a container containing one or more mailpieces. In the collection stage, a dry filter collection assembly is connected to the container and air is drawn out of the container through a dry filter. A hydration solution is then injected into the collection assembly to hydrate the collected particles. Part of the hydration solution containing the collected particles is caused to move out of the collection assembly to a test cartridge for further testing.

Abstract: A method and system for collecting airborne particles and hydrating the collected particles for analysis. The airborne particles, which may be biological contaminants, are collected from a container containing one or more mailpieces. In the collection stage, a dry filter collection assembly is connected to the container and air is drawn out of the container through a dry filter. A hydration solution is then injected into the collection assembly to hydrate the collected particles. Part of the hydration solution containing the collected particles is caused to move out of the collection assembly to a test cartridge for further testing.