Abstract: Disclosed herein are three-dimensional cage molecules, wherein the cage molecule is composed of RNA. Also disclosed is a composition including the three-dimensional cage molecule, as well as a pharmaceutical composition containing the three-dimensional cage molecule. Also disclosed herein are methods of administering a cage molecule, composition, or formulation thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to carbon to carbon coupling processes, and more specifically, to dimerization or trimerization by electrocatalysis of alkenes and alkynes at room temperature.

Abstract: An apparatus is presented for providing alignment to a pipe or conduit extending through a floor, wall or ceiling, comprising a box-like housing having a first set of one or more openings extending therethrough, one or more pipe stubs for extending through the first set of openings for receiving partially therein the pipe or conduit, and elastomeric members for securing the pipe stubs within the openings of the housing and to provide a fluid-tight seal therebetween. The alignment device is adapted for positioning within a floor, wall or ceiling. The number, location and size of the openings can be varied to accommodate various piping systems, and may be determined on a case- by-case basis prior to construction, relying on customized or standardized pipe fittings. Other embodiments may consist of multiple openings of various dimensions, aligned in the center of the housing or in combinations suitable for specific pipes and other variations.

Abstract: Methods for measuring expansion of a test sample. One method includes establishing a diffraction slit between two blades, with the position of at least one of the blades being dependent upon the length of a test sample of material. As the temperature of the sample changes, the width of the slit changes. Light is projected through the slit onto a target and an diffraction pattern is measured. Changes in the light diffraction pattern correspond to the thermal expansion of the sample. Another method includes establishing a diffraction slit between two blades, with the position of at least one of the blades being dependent upon a length along a test sample of material. As a load is applied to the test sample, the width of the slit changes. Changes in the light diffraction pattern correspond to Young's Modulus for the sample.

Abstract: Methods for measuring expansion of a test sample. One method includes establishing a diffraction slit between two blades, with the position of at least one of the blades being dependent upon the length of a test sample of material. As the temperature of the sample changes, the width of the slit changes. Light is projected through the slit onto a target and an diffraction pattern is measured. Changes in the light diffraction pattern correspond to the thermal expansion of the sample. Another method includes establishing a diffraction slit between two blades, with the position of at least one of the blades being dependent upon a length along a test sample of material. As a load is applied to the test sample, the width of the slit changes. Changes in the light diffraction pattern correspond to Young's Modulus for the sample.

Abstract: The invention provides novel lavendamycin analogs having the following general formula: and quinoline-5,8-diones having the following formula: Methods of making and using and compositions containing these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides novel lavendamycin analogs having the following general formula: 1

Abstract: The invention provides novel lavendamycin analogs having the following general formula: and quinoline-5,8-diones having the following formula: Methods of making and using and compositions containing these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides novel lavendamycin analogs having the following general formula: ##STR1## and quinoline-5,8-diones having the following formula: ##STR2## Methods of making and using and compositions containing these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides quinoline-5,8-diones having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein X, Z and R.sup.1 through R.sup.3 are defined in the specification, and salts of these quinolinediones. The invention also provides a method of making the quinolinediones. The quinolinediones have antitumor activity.

Abstract: The invention provides lavendamycin analogs having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein X, Y and R.sup.1 through R.sup.9 are defined in the specification, and salts of these analogs. The invention also provides a method of making the lavendamycin analogs. The lavendamycin analogs have antitumor and antimicrobial activity. Also, methods of treating cancer using lavendamycin methyl ester, 7-butyramido-2-methylquinoline-5,8-dione or 7-butyramido-2-formylquinoline-5,8-dione.

Abstract: A drawing receptacle can be adapted for use with the drawing output of such computer-directed printers, such as a laser printer. Such drawing receptacles can comprise a base, drawing retention means located about the base forming an open receptacle top and being adapted to retain drawings inserted into the open receptacle top, and a receptacle floor which is yieldably carried by the drawing receptacle above its base and within the drawing retention means and which is adapted to support drawing stacks of variable quantity.