Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of human genetics. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and materials used to isolate and detect a human breast cancer predisposing gene (BRCA2), some mutant alleles of which cause susceptibility to cancer, in particular breast cancer. More specifically, the invention relates to germline mutations in the BRCA2 gene and their use in the diagnosis of predisposition to breast cancer. The present invention further relates to somatic mutations in the BRCA2 gene in human breast cancer and their use in the diagnosis and prognosis of human breast cancer. Additionally, the invention relates to somatic mutations in the BRCA2 gene in other human cancers and their use in the diagnosis and prognosis of human cancers. The invention also relates to the therapy of human cancers which have a mutation in the BRCA2 gene, including gene therapy, protein replacement therapy and protein mimetics.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 96-060167, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 96-060167, to the plants of soybean 96-060167 and to methods for producing a soybean plant by crossing the cultivar 96-060167 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 96-060167 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 9206599421507, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 9206599421507, to the plants of soybean 9206599421507 and to methods for producing a soybean plant by crossing the cultivar 9206599421507 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 9206599421507 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 9391049517762, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 9391049517762, to the plants of soybean 9391049517762 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 9391049517762 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 9391049517762 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 9524879614807, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 9524879614807, to the plants of soybean 9524879614807 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 9524879614807 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 9524879614807 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: An inbred broccoli line, designated KI-13, including to the seeds to the plants, the method of development of inbred broccoli line KI-13, and the methods for producing a broccoli plant produced by crossing the inbred line KI-13 with itself or other broccoli lines. The genetic makeup of KI-13 enables either self-incompatibility or male sterility used for pollination control to effect hybridization. The hybrid broccoli seeds and plants can also be produced by crossing the inbred line KI-13 with another broccoli line.

Abstract: A label sheet which is formed by stacking an adhesive layer, an inorganic reinforcement layer, a polyester film layer and a bar-code print layer on a releasable substrate layer in sequence is provided. According to the present invention, a glass frit is added to the adhesive layer of the label sheet, and not to the bar-code print layer, so that problems caused from the glass frit in the bar-code print layer can be eliminated and the adhesive layer itself can fix the shape of the label sheet. In addition, thermal stability at high temperatures is improved by the characteristics of individual layers constituting the label sheet, so that the bar-code is not damaged by a thermal process.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 958245734621, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 958245734621, to the plants of soybean 958245734621 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 958245734621 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 958245734621 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated ASG27, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line ASG27, to the plants of inbred corn line ASG27 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line ASG27 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line ASG27 with another corn line.

Abstract: Novel compounds and compositions for modulating NMDA receptor function comprising Conantokin-G and derivatives thereof; methods for modulating NMDA receptor function and methods for treating neuropsychopharmacological disorders, using the novel compounds and compositions of the invention; and a method for screening compounds capable of binding to a novel allosteric modulatory site, are described.

Abstract: A bone graft insert for graft in a patient includes a dowel formed of cortical bone and being substantially free of extraneous cancellous bone material not from the patient. The dowel has a body portion, the body portion having a sidewall portion and a front end with an end face having a surface which is chamfered with respect to the body portion. The body portion has a transverse cavity extending therethrough between opposite sides of the sidewall portion for receiving allograft or the patient's autogenous tissue.

Abstract: Peptidic molecules suitable for three dimensional NMR structure determination are provided which have been substituted with .sup.13 C and/or .sup.15 N in the backbone and/or at the .alpha.-carbon with .sup.2 H but not otherwise in the sidechains of the amino acid residues. One or more amino acids, amino acid species or substantially all of the amino acid residues of the molecule may be so substituted. A method of making the substituted peptidic molecules substituted in this manner is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for inspecting sealed packages of product includes a conveyor belt for receiving the packages. An inspection belt contacts the packages and moves away from the conveyor belt a particular distance depending on whether the packages are properly sealed. When engaged by a package with a good seal, the inspection belt is moved a first distance which causes an indicator carried thereon to send a signal which prevents removal of the good package from the conveyor belt. However, when a leaky bag contacts the inspection belt, the inspection belt is moved a second distance which is insufficient to cause the indicator to send a signal. Consequently, the improperly sealed package is removed from the conveyor belt. The inspection belt may be mounted for linear or pivotal movement upon being contacted by the packages carried by the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A method for producing a dental prosthesis to be fitted to a fitting member including the steps of: determining the three-dimensional contours of the fitting member; producing a three-dimensional form of the dental prosthesis; producing a working stump and/or a working pack; placing the working stump in the form and/or packing the working pack around the outside of the form to completely cover the form; sintering the form with the working stump and/or the working pack; and separating the working stump and/or the working pack from the dental prosthesis after sintering. The working stump and working pack are produced such that they are enlarged by a predetermined enlargement factor.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated ASG28, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line ASG28, to the plants of inbred corn line ASG28 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line ASG28 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line ASG28 with another corn line.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for rapidly introducing genes into germplasm which involves the use of crossing, backcrossing, intense selection and agronomic trait selection. More specifically, the method comprises the steps of: (a) crossing two parents of two different species, one of the parents (the donor parent) contains the gene of interest; (b) backcrossing the resultant progeny with the parent not containing the gene of interest (recurrent parent) for two to four backcrosses; (c) performing intense selection on a segregating generation of the progeny from the backcrossing step; and (d) selecting final germplasm on the basis of desired agronomic traits. The present invention further relates to two new and distinctive high yielding Pima Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) Bollgard.RTM. cotton cultivars, designated 926 B Pima and 930 B Pima, which have been prepared in accordance with the method of the present invention.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated ASG26, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line ASG26, to the plants of inbred corn line ASG26 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line ASG26 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line ASG26 with another corn line.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, and named `Didi Carmine` is provided. `Didi Carmine` is distinct in its carmine colored fully double flowers, its early and free flowering, and its basal branched, compact growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Neoregelia is provided. It is a medium size Neoregelia plant, suitable for production in 12.5 to 15 cm pots. `Lila` is a relatively low spreading rosette, full and symmetrical with numerous, closely overlapping, wide, relatively short and flat, glossy leaves. Several bright red-purple upper leaves provide the dominant plant color.