Abstract: Provided is a method of synthesizing polymer particles, including: introducing vapor-phase reagents into a reactor having a substrate; forming condensed droplets of the reagents on the substrate; initiating polymerization; and polymerizing the condensed droplets of the reagents, thereby forming polymer particles. Polymer particles are also provided, including those incorporating therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A vertical gallium oxide (Ga2O3) device having a substrate, an n-type Ga2O3 drift layer on the substrate, an, n-type semiconducting channel extending from the n-type Ga2O3 drift layer, the channel being one of fin-shaped or nanowire shaped, an n-type source layer disposed on the channel; the source layer has a higher doping concentration than the channel, a first dielectric layer on the n-type Ga2O3 drift layer and on sidewalls of the n-type semiconducting channel, a conductive gate layer deposited on the first dielectric layer and insulated from the n-type source layer, n-type semiconducting channel as well as n-type Ga2O3 drift layer, a second dielectric layer deposited over the conductive gate layer, covering completely the conductive gate layer on channel sidewalls and an ohmic source contact deposited over the n-type source layer and over at least a part of the second dielectric layer; the source contact being configured not to be in electrical contact with the conductive gate layer.

Abstract: Systems, methods, network devices, and machine-readable media disclosed herein include executing a secure algorithm for computing on a plurality of machines in a cluster by receiving a large input message and dividing the large input message into a plurality of initial input messages, computing an encryption of initial input messages, and evaluating a cluster computing circuit using a homomorphic encryption scheme.

Abstract: A method for delivery of a nucleic acid. comprising administering a lipid nanoparticle composition loaded with the nucleic acid to a subject in which monocytes and/or macrophages have been depleted. thereby delivering the nucleic acid into the subject, the method may more particularly be practiced according to the following steps: a) depleting monocytes and/or macrophages in a subject: and b) administering a lipid nanoparticle composition loaded with the nucleic acid to the subject, thereby delivering the nucleic acid into the subject.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of analyzing and/or purifying inorganic nanoparticles that may be functionalized with one or more dye group. Analyzing and/or purifying the inorganic nanoparticles includes utilizing liquid chromatography, such as, for example, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Methods of the present disclosure may be used to determine the location of one or more dye groups on and/or in the inorganic nanoparticles. The present disclosure also provides methods of making inorganic nanoparticles and compositions of inorganic nanoparticles.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for eosinophilia in a mammal are provided. In one embodiment, the composition is a viral gene therapy vector, and a single dose of the vector reduces increased numbers of eosinophils in a mammal.

Abstract: A method for internal imaging of biological tissue in a subject by positron emission tomography (PET) or single photon emission computer tomography (SPECT), the method comprising: (i) administering to a subject an imaging agent that includes, at minimum, at least one fluorine-18 radionuclide bound directly or indirectly to a fluorophore, and (ii) imaging internal biological tissue of the subject by PET or SPECT. In further embodiments, the method includes (i) administering to a subject an imaging agent that includes at least one fluorine-18 radionuclide bound directly or indirectly to a fluorophore, and at least one biological entity (e.g., blood cell, peptide, nucleotide, aptamer, targeting agent, antibody, or antibody fragment) bound directly or indirectly to the fluorophore; and (ii) imaging internal biological tissue of the subject by PET or SPECT. In some embodiments, the method further includes simultaneously imaging the internal biological tissue by fluorescence imaging.

Abstract: Methods, device, system and one or more computer readable media having one or more computer programs with instructions to generate custom-fit garment patterns from a 3D body scan are disclosed. The patterns may be obtained by unwrapping the 3D body scan (3D image) into 2D using defined datapoints associated with the surface of a body in a target region. Patterns may be generated for different types of garments. The custom-fit garment patterns generated from the 3D body scan may be basic patterns, which may be further customized or modified as desired.

Abstract: A method of upcycling polymers to useful hydrocarbon materials. A catalyst with nanoparticles on a substrate selectively docks and cleaves longer hydrocarbon chains over shorter hydrocarbon chains. The catalyst includes metal nanoparticles in an order array on a substrate.

Abstract: A composition having the following structure: wherein: R1 is OH, ester group, ether group, amine, thiol, thioether, halide, or a group containing an alkynyl or azido functionality; R2 is H, OH, ester group, ether group, amine, thiol, thioether, halide, or a group containing an alkynyl or azido functionality; R3 is a group containing a reactive functionality capable of covalent binding to a thiol or amine; and R4 is H, OH, ester group, ether group, amine, thiol, thioether, halide, or a group containing an alkynyl or azido functionality; wherein one of R1, R2 and R4 is a group containing an alkynyl or azido functionality. Also disclosed is a method for profiling changes in BSH enzyme activity by attaching active BSH enzymes in a sample to the probe shown above, attaching a tag to the probe, and detecting the active BSH enzymes to obtain an activity profile.

Abstract: An artificial cilium device includes a substrate and a voltage-actuated cilia-shaped structure attached at a proximal end to the substrate. The voltage-actuated cilia-shaped structure has a first layer of a first material and a second layer of a second material. The second layer of the second material includes an exposed surface that causes the cilia-shaped structure to, in a working medium, (a) change shape from a first shape to a second shape responsive to application of a first voltage and (b) change shape from the second shape to the first shape responsive to application of a second voltage different than the first voltage.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, devices, systems, and methods for use in the magnetic separation of biological entities from fluid samples. This device includes a magnetic separation chamber configured to receive a fluid sample for magnetic separation, where the magnetic separation chamber includes at least two magnets mounted on the surface or in the wall of the magnetic separation chamber. The device also includes a force provider configured to move the magnetic separation chamber in a side-to-side motion to mix and/or magnetize the fluid sample. In one embodiment, the magnetic separation chamber is in a form of a sleeve and comprises a substantially central channel for loading a vessel containing the fluid sample therein. The systems and methods of the present disclosure involve the use of this device to separate biological entities from fluid samples.

Abstract: Provided herein is a solid zwitterionic copolymer comprising repeat units of formulas (I) and (II). Compositions and articles comprising the copolymer are also provided, as are methods of making and using the copolymer. For example, layers of the copolymer find use in protecting a substrate from viral contamination, decreasing, reducing, or inhibiting viral proliferation on a substrate, and deactivating a virus on a substrate.

Abstract: Dysbiosis has been linked to diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and obesity. Multi-omics studies have uncovered significant associations between microbiota genes and diseases. Many of these genes are exclusively expressed in non-model microbes such as Firmicutes/Clostridia. A pipeline for building microbial genetic manipulation systems would be a first step to manipulating these genes in vivo and causally connecting them with host diseases. The present technology relates generally to compositions and the methods of preparations thereof for genetically engineering gut-microbiota in vitro. The present technology further relates to uses of compositions in vivo.

Abstract: Engineered phospholipase D mutants are described herein. Also described herein are methods of making engineered phospholipase D mutants. Additionally, methods of using engineered phospholipase D mutants are described.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising: a sleeve adapted to be slid over the exterior of an endoscope; a proximal balloon secured to the sleeve; an inflation/deflation tube carried by the sleeve and in fluid communication with the interior of the proximal balloon; a push tube slidably mounted to the sleeve; and a distal balloon secured to the distal end of the push tube, the interior of the distal balloon being in fluid communication with the push tube, wherein the distal balloon is capable of assuming a deflated condition and an inflated condition, and further wherein when the distal balloon is in its deflated condition, an axial opening extends therethrough, the axial opening being sized to receive the endoscope therein, and when the distal balloon is in its inflated condition, the axial opening is closed down.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are tissue scaffold materials with microspheres of one density embedded in hydrogel of a different density. The disclosed materials have improved ability to facilitate cellular invasion and vascularization for wound healing and tissue regeneration. The inventors have found that materials having components with different densities promotes invasion of cells, including desirable cells such as fibroblasts and endothelial precursor cells, into the scaffold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an edible foodstuff from food industry waste stream byproducts. This process involves the steps of: (i) combining, in an extruder, an extrusion formulation comprising a first food byproduct and at least one additional ingredient; (ii) introducing supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) into the extruder to mix with the first food byproduct and the at least one additional ingredient; and (iii) producing an edible foodstuff containing the first food byproduct and the at least one additional ingredient, where the edible foodstuff comprises an extrudate prepared under supercritical fluid extrusion (SCFX) conditions. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing an edible foodstuff from a protein concentrate. The present invention further relates to edible foodstuffs produced by the various processes disclosed herein.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for incremental 3D printing, wherein wireframes are generated and printed (scheduled for print) during the design process. In another aspect, systems and methods are provided for printing arbitrary meshes. A 3D printer system is described having, for example, five degree-of-freedom (5DOF). The 5DOF printer may be used to perform any of the methods described herein and combinations of the methods.

Abstract: An Alstroemeria plant particularly distinguished with vibrant coral colored flowers. The flowers on this plant have coral tepals with intense yellow highlights and little flecks of brown on the base of the inner tepals. Has a good longevity as a cut flower, continuous flowering from summer through fall, and winter-hardy from USDA zone 5 as described.