Abstract: A transformed plant expressing a DNA encoding secretory laccase from Coriolus versicolor, and a method of producing laccase are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of decomposing and/or removing hazardous chemical substances by cultivating the transformed plant in an environment contaminated with the hazardous chemical substances.

Abstract: To provide a video image recording/playback apparatus configured to change a SKIN design interlocking with setting and states of an apparatus, and a method of changing an image pattern display, having a signal processor which superposes a signal of image pattern peculiar to an application and user interface on a video display output signal from an output means for outputting a video display output signal to display an image, and changing freely a design and background design displayed in a function setting screen, when a change of image pattern is instructed from a remote control terminal, for example.

Abstract: An information recording/reproducing apparatus comprises a control unit, a memory unit, and a display output unit. The control unit sub-classifies causes of errors into an item dependent on the standard of the recording medium, an item dependent on the use purpose, recorded information and the like to indicate them when errors are detected during recording/reproducing of information on/from the information recording medium. Accordingly, the apparatus can display in detail the causes of the errors generated during the recording/reproducing of the information on/from the recording medium.

Abstract: A sealed alkaline storage battery including a nickel electrode as a positive electrode, characterized by having the function of being capable of charge when the gas pressure in the battery and/or the battery temperature is not higher than a specified value and of being incapable of charge when the gas pressure in the battery and/or the battery temperature exceeds the specified value.

Abstract: According to present invention, there is provide a method of verification for a computer system, the method comprising the steps of acquiring a face image of a user at any time of a user operation, verifying whether the acquired face image coincides with any one of pre-registered face images, and executing a preset process where the acquired face image coincides with the any one of the pre-registered face images.

Abstract: &agr;-Hydroxy-&ggr;-carboxymuconic acid-&egr;-semialdehyde dehydrogenase, a gene encoding the enzyme, a recombinant vector containing the gene and a transformant carrying the gene, and processes for producing the enzyme and 2-pyrone-dicarboxylic acid by using the transformant. Use of the transformant can produce &agr;-hydroxy-&ggr;-carboxymuconic acid-&egr;-semialdehyde dehydrogenase in a large amount, thereby permitting industrial production of 2-pyrone-4,6-dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant into which DNA encoding a basidiomycete-derived peroxidase is transferred, said DNA being expressed therein, and to a method for decomposing and removing hazardous chemicals in an environment effectively by using the plant.

Abstract: A plant in which a DNA encoding phenoloxidase is introduced, wherein the DNA is expressed therein. A method of producing phenoloxidase wherein the plant is water-cultured. Further, a method of decomposing and removing hazardous chemical substances wherein the plant is cultivated in an environment contaminated with the hazardous chemical substances.

Abstract: &agr;-Hydroxy-&ggr;-carboxymuconic acid-&egr;-semialdehyde dehydrogenase, a gene encoding the enzyme, a recombinant vector containing the gene and a transformant carrying the gene, and processes for producing the enzyme and 2-pyrone-dicarboxylic acid by using the transformant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant into which DNA encoding a basidiomycete-derived peroxidase is transferred, said DNA being expressed therein, and to a method for decomposing and removing hazardous chemicals in an environment effectively by using the plant.

Abstract: A polyamide having repeating units represented by formula (1), wherein R1 represents a divalent hydrocarbon residue optionally having in the structure a heteroatom having no active hydrogen. The polyamide has a high refractive index, is biodegradable, and is useful as a material for fibers and plastics.

Abstract: &agr;-Hydroxy-&ggr;-carboxymuconic acid-&egr;-semialdehyde dehydrogenase, a gene encoding the enzyme, a recombinant vector containing the gene and a transformant carrying the gene, and processes for producing the enzyme and 2-pyrone-dicarboxylic acid by using the transformant. Use of the transformant can produce &agr;-hydroxy-&ggr;-carboxymuconic acid-&egr;-semialdehyde dehydrogenase in a large amount, thereby permitting industrial production of 2-pyrone-4,6-dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A polyester having repeating units represented by formula (1): wherein R1 represents a divalent hydrocarbon residue which in its structure may contain a heteroatom having no active hydrogen. The polyester has a high refractive index and biodegradability, and is useful as a material for fibers and plastics.

Abstract: The developing device provided in accordance with the invention includes a developer layer thickness controlling member for controlling the thickness of the developer through the developer carrier. The layer thickness controlling member is brought into press contact with the developer carrier downstream in the moving direction of the developer carrier. A first sealing member (48,49) is provided for cutting off the developer moving to both ends of the developer carrier. A second sealing member (50,51) is provided for shielding the junction of the developer carrier, the first sealing member, and the layer thickness controlling member. Finally, a sheet-shaped elastic body is provided for cutting off the developer which moves to the ends of the developer carrier.

Abstract: A developing device comprises a developer carrying means for carrying developer from a developer supplying means to an electrophotographic light-sensitive member having electrostatic latent image and a developer returning means for returning superfluous developer to the developer supplying means, thereby over-electrification of the developer is prevented.

Abstract: A developing device for developing a latent electrostatic image for an electrophotographic copying machine includes a cylindrical resilient body such as a fur brush or a roller of sponge for triboelectrically uniformly charging a single component developer of the dry type supplied from a developer storage casing and for coating the developer as a uniform thin layer on a developer carrier such as a developing roller.