Abstract: Provided are a method for learning task skill and a robot using the same. The modeling method for learning a task skill includes: receiving training data for a task to be performed by a learning engine; dividing, by the learning engine, the received training data into segments by using a geometric property of a predetermined probabilistic model; and learning, by the learning engine, a basis skill for the divided segments by modeling each divided segment.

Abstract: A method of purifying lunasin or a lunasin-containing complex produced in a plant includes providing a plant material from the plant, and isolating the lunasin-containing complex from the plant material, and/or releasing lunasin from the lunasin-containing complex. A composition for treating a cancer or an inflammation-related disease in a subject includes a lunasin-containing complex. A composition for treating a cancer or an inflammation-related disease in a subject includes a lunasin polypeptide and/or a lunasin-containing complex; and curcumin, wherein the combination of the a lunasin polypeptide or lunasin-containing complex and the curcumin has a synergistic effect. A method for treating a cancer or an inflammation-related disease includes administering a composition including a lunasin-containing complex, or a lunasin polypeptide and/or a lunasin-containing complex, and curcumin.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting HPV virus infection is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method involves exposing a papillomavirus to an effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of Compound 13, Compound 14, and analogs of Compounds 13 and 14. In another embodiment, the method involves administering an inhibitor selected from the group consisting of Compound 13, Compound 14, and analogs of Compounds 13 and 14 to a susceptible tissue or cell.

Abstract: An ergonomic syringe includes a slide member, wherein force exerted on the slide member causes movement of a syringe plunger within a hollow or partially hollow syringe barrel, for withdrawing fluid from a source into the syringe, and also includes a reusable adaptor for use with existing conventional syringes, which has a ring that wholly or partially encircles the barrel and indirectly attaches to a plunger flange.

Abstract: A lipid vesicle comprising a phospholipid which is a stable vesicle former and at least one unstable vesicle forming member, wherein the unstable vesicle forming member is selected from the group consisting of a polar lipid which is not a stable vesicle former, a PEG, a raft former and a fusion protein is provided. The vesicle can further comprise a biomolecule, such as for example ATP. Methods of using the vesicle for delivery of biomolecules are also provided.

Abstract: Described are methods for diagnosing and predicting the risk of pregnancy loss in a subject based on the presence of an aberrant humoral response to three proteins, Apolipoprotein B-100, alpha2macrogloblin (alpha2M), and fibronectin. The presence or a detectable level of maternal IgG antibodies to trophoblast-derived fibronectin and/or ApoB-100, and/or the absence or a non-detectable level of antibodies specifically binding to alpha2M is associated with a history of RPL and an increased risk of pregnancy loss. Also described are methods for identifying subjects at risk of pregnancy loss, selecting subjects for participation in a clinical study, and methods of decreasing the risk of pregnancy loss in a subject which include detecting the presence or absence of antibodies to one or more of trophoblast-derived ApoB-100, alpha2M, and fibronectin. Also provided are kits that contain ApoB-100, alpha2M, and fibronectin.

Abstract: An audio signal processing method is disclosed. The audio signal processing method includes receiving a residual and long term prediction information, performing inverse frequency mapping with respect to the residual to generate a synthesized residual, and performing long term synthesis based on the synthesized residual and the long term prediction information to generate a synthesized audio signal of a current frame, wherein the long term prediction information comprises a final prediction gain and a final pitch lag, the final pitch lag has a range starting with 0, and the long term synthesis is performed based on a synthesized audio signal of a frame comprising a preceding frame.

Abstract: The application describes methods for screening subjects with breast cancer to determine if the breast cancer will be responsive to a breast cancer therapy including an anthracycline. The application also describes methods for treating subjects with breast cancer by screening them for the likelihood of the effectiveness of treating the cancer with a therapy including anthracycline and administering the therapy in subjects when it is found that anthracycline is likely to be effective.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a planar 3-DOF (degree of freedom) stage, which includes: a transitional manipulator section having parallel 2-DOF; a rotation manipulator section having rotation 1-DOF so as to carry out motion independently from the transitional manipulator section; and a stage base mounted with the transitional manipulator section and the rotation manipulator section and having a fixing section inside and a driving section outside. According to the planar 3-DOF stage, transitional motion and rotational motion are independently carried out so that it is possible to reduce motion errors and simplify control and design.

Abstract: A video analysis apparatus may include a generating unit to generate at least one spatiotemporal pattern by performing pixel sampling on a plurality of frames in an input video, an extracting unit to extract at least one region of interest having a sinusoidal pattern from the at least one spatiotemporal pattern, and an analysis unit to perform a frequency analysis of the at least one region of interest to determine whether the input video includes a predetermined type of content.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a cell culture system for coculturing non-neoplastic and neoplastic cells on a planar member which more faithfully mimics the in vivo geometry of a lumen or a cavity.

Abstract: Described is a method of processing biomass to separate it into a liquid fraction enriched in solubilized C5-sugar-containing oligomers and C-5 sugar monomers and a solid fraction enriched in substantially insoluble cellulose and C6-sugar-containing oligomers. The method includes the steps of reacting biomass with a solvent system comprising water, at least one lactone, or at least one furan, or at least one cyclic ether, and at least one acid, for a time and at a temperature to yield the liquid and solid fractions. The liquid and solid fractions may then be separated. Gamma-valeroloactone is a preferred lactone for use in the solvent system. Tetrahydrofuran is a preferred furan species for use in the solvent system.

Abstract: Provided are group III-V semiconductor transistors and methods of manufacturing the same. The method includes forming a group III-V semiconductor channel layer on a substrate, forming a gate insulating layer covering the group III-V semiconductor channel layer, and forming a protection layer including sulfur between the group III-V semiconductor channel layer and the gate insulating layer by annealing the substrate under a sulfur atmosphere.

Abstract: The present invention discloses cysteine prodrugs having the general formula: cystine dimmers of the cysteine prodrugs having the general formula: protected cysteine analogs having the general formula: and dimmers of the protected cysteine analogs having the general formula: The invention further encompasses pharmaceutical compositions containing the disclosed prodrugs, dimmers, analogs, and methods of using such compounds for treatment of schizophrenia and drug addiction.

Abstract: A photodetector (PD) includes a substrate, and a ZnO nucleation layer on the substrate. A wurtzite MgxZn1-xO layer is on the ZnO nucleation layer, wherein x is a mole fraction between 0 and 0.62. A level of crystallinity of the wurtzite MgxZn1-xO layer characterized by x-ray diffraction with a deconvolution of a triple-crystal ? rocking curve of a ZnO (0002) peak has a narrow component with a full width at half maximum (FWHM) less than or equal to (?) 20 arc/s. First and second spaced apart electrodes are on a surface of the wurtzite MgxZn1-xO layer. The mole fraction x can be between 0.20 and 0.46, including between 0.37 and 0.46, and provide a PD responsivity of at least 20 A/W at 5V in the solar blind region from 200 nm to 290 nm.

Abstract: A substrate for a semiconductor device is provided. The substrate includes a first metal line, a second metal line, a metal support part, a first insulating part, and a second insulating part. The first metal line is electrically connected to a first electrode of the semiconductor device. The second metal line is electrically connected to a second electrode of the semiconductor device and spaced apart from the first metal line. The metal support part is disposed between the first metal line and the second metal line. The first insulating part is disposed between the first metal line and the metal support part and configured to electrically insulate the first metal line from the metal support part. The second insulating part is disposed between the second metal line and the metal support part and configured to electrically insulate the second metal line from the metal support part.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the creation of peptide antigens comprising epitopes with at least a first modification comprising a shortened or lengthened amino acid side chain. By extension or shortening of the side chain with CH3/CH2 groups, for example, made by computer assisted modeling of the tumor antigen (peptide) bound in the MHC-I-groove, immunogenicity can be improved with minimal modification of adjacent tertiary structure, thereby avoiding cross-reactivity. Provided by the invention are methods of creating such antigens, as well as methods for therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of various conditions comprising administration of the antigens.

Abstract: A communication system configured to send data using an interference alignment scheme is disclosed herein. The disclosed communication system includes an MS and a BS. The disclosed BS sends data using a transmission beamforming matrix that minimizes intra-cell interference. The disclosed MS receives the data using a reception beamforming matrix that minimizes inter-cell interference. The BS sends information about a reference beamforming matrix to the MS, and sends a pilot signal to the MS using the reference beamforming matrix. The MS estimates an effective channel using the reference beamforming matrix, and calculates the intensity of an interference signal from an interference BS.

Abstract: Methods, systems and system components for optimizing contrast resolution of an imaging or sensing system utilizing multiple channels of broadband data associated with an array of transducers. Channels of data are filtered by passing the channels of data through finite impulse response (FIR) filters on each channel. The filters each have multiple taps having tap weights pre-calculated as a function of distance of the array from an object that energy is being transmitted to or reflected from. The weights are pre-computed through a deterministic equation based on an a priori system model.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide compounds (such as Formula (I) compounds, Formula (II) compounds, and various embodiments thereof). Compositions comprising those compounds are also provided. Methods for their preparation are included. Also, uses of the compounds are included, such as administering and treating diseases (e.g., cancer and infections).