Abstract: VEGF-B polypeptides from the PDGF family of growth factors having the property of promoting mitosis and proliferation of vascular endothelial cells, DNA sequences encoding these polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and antibodies which react with them. The VEGF-B polypeptides are useful in stimulating angiogenesis as well as in diagnostic applications.

Abstract: Provided are materials and methods for predicting whether a molar tooth will remain impacted or will erupt based upon anatomical measurements of the position of the teeth in relation to the ascending ramus of the mandible.

Abstract: Disclosed are improvements for enzyme-catalyzed reactions involving DNA or RNA, including PCR, which are based on conducting such reactions in the presence of lipids.

Abstract: FLT4 gene, expression systems and proteins are provided for use in diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the tyrosine kinase receptor encoded by the FLT4 gene.

Abstract: The present application discloses a novel method for the detection of Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Further disclosed is an approximately 230 kDa protein and the use of such protein in detection assays for Staphylococcus aureus and in other diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Also disclosed are methods of purifying the protein and biologically active fragments thereof.

Abstract: Materials and methods are presented for the isolation of lipids from a mixture of lipids using a supercritical fluid extraction process. Lipids are isolated by methods according to the invention in an amount approximately equal to the amount of the specified material in the mixture prior to extraction.

Abstract: The working quality of the human brain is measured with this method and apparatus by determining the highest frequency at which a subject can discriminate between synchronous and asynchronous pairs of two simultaneously presented periodic non-verbal stimuli: the higher this frequency (synchronism threshold) is the faster the brain of the subject can process information using the sensory function tested. The periodic stimuli provided to the subject and preceded by appropriate mask stimuli may be pairs of visual, tactile, electrocutaneous, and/or auditory stimuli within the same sense modality, or intermodal between two different senses. The apparatus generates the stimuli and indicates the nominal frequencies of the stimuli and threshold. The frequency threshold is determined by means of an adaptive staircase procedure in which the frequency is decreased after wrong responses and increased after correct responses.

Abstract: Methods for improving the bioremediation of soil and other organic material that has been contaminated by hydrocarbon waste are disclosed.

Abstract: VEGF-B polypeptides from the PDGF family of growth factors having the property of promoting mitosis and proliferation of vascular endothelial cells, DNA sequences encoding these polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and antibodies which react with them. The VEGF-B polypeptides are useful in stimulating angiogenesis as well as in diagnostic applications.

Abstract: Provided are transgenic plants with resistance to viral infection, methods for conferring such resistance, and methods for producing the transgenic plants.

Abstract: The present application discloses a novel method for the detection of Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Further disclosed is an approximately 230 kDa protein and the use of such protein in detection assays for Staphylococcus aureus and in other diagnostic applications.

Abstract: Provided are materials and methods for increasing the working life of a lubricant oil in an engine, including alkaline compositions which are added to said oil, and an apparatus containing the alkaline compositions to be placed in said engine through which oil passes.