Abstract: The present invention is directed to a transgenic soybean plant having increased seed protein content and/or increased seed oil content comprising a polynucleotide encoding a ?-ConGlycinin soybean seed storage promoter that functions in the soybean plant operably linked to a polynucleotide encoding a soybean seed storage polypeptide having ?-ConGlycinin activity. The invention is further directed to a method of increasing seed protein content and/or increasing seed oil content of a soybean plant comprising transforming the soybean plant with a polynucleotide encoding a ?-ConGlycinin soybean seed storage promoter that functions in the soybean plant operably linked to a polynucleotide encoding a soybean seed storage polypeptide having ?-ConGlycinin activity.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method that embodies a simple and effective route to remove homogeneous catalysts from solutions wherein NMR/MRI signal amplification by reversible exchange (SABRE) or parahydrogen-induced polarization (PHIP) is performed. A method for recovering a homogeneous SABRE/PHIP catalyst for reuse is also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method that embodies a simple and effective route to remove homogeneous catalysts from solutions wherein NMR/MRI signal amplification by reversible exchange (SABRE) or parahydrogen-induced polarization (PHIP) is performed. A method for recovering a homogeneous SABRE/PHIP catalyst for reuse is also described.

Abstract: A multifunctional camera system having a bendable arm configured to be inserted into the thoracic cavity of a patient and camera head at a distal end of the bendable arm. The camera head has a high definition video camera and a light source. The camera head has a view adjustment mechanism for changing a view angle of the camera without changing the position of the camera head. A controller controls the view adjustment mechanism under command of a surgeon.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a transgenic soybean plant having increased oleic acid content comprising a polynucleotide comprising a fatty acid thioesterase (FAT) related promoter that functions in the soybean plant operably linked to a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having FAT activity. The invention is further directed to a method of increasing oleic acid content of a soybean plant comprising transforming a soybean plant with a polynucleotide comprising a fatty acid thioesterase (FAT) related promoter that functions in the soybean plant operably linked to a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having FAT activity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a transgenic soybean plant with increased oleic acid content comprising a polynucleotide encoding a fatty acid desaturase (FAD) related promoter that functions in the soybean plant operably linked to a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having FAD activity. The invention is also related to a plant of an agronomically elite soybean variety with increased oleic acid content comprising a polynucleotide encoding a fatty acid desaturase (FAD) related promoter that functions in the soybean plant operably linked to a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having FAD activity. The invention is still further directed to a method of increasing the oleic acid content of a soybean plant comprising transforming the soybean plant with a polynucleotide encoding a fatty acid desaturase (FAD) related promoter that functions in the soybean plant operably linked to a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having FAD activity.

Abstract: A pathogen transport modelled biomimetic sensor includes a stack of capacitive electrodes with a plurality of gaps therebetween. The gaps and electrodes are structured and arranged to model an outer layer and one or more sublayers of fresh food of interest. The electrodes are arranged to provide multiple measurable impedances that are affected in response to cell or polymeric biofilm presence that affects the electrostatic field around and between the electrodes and consequently changes the measurable impedances.

Abstract: A light-harvesting material comprises a perovskite absorber doped with a metal chalcogenide. The light-harvesting material may be used in a photovoltaic device, comprising (1) a first conductive layer, (2) an optional blocking layer, on the first conductive layer, (3) a semiconductor layer, on the first conductive layer, (4) a light-harvesting material, on the semiconductor layer, (5) a hole transport material, on the light-harvesting material, and (6) a second conductive layer, on the hole transport material.

Abstract: An anode of a battery comprises lithium metal, and a dopant, in the lithium metal. The anode has a thickness of at most 50 ?m, and the dopant is a metal with an electronegativity greater than lithium.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides CRISPR/Cas9 ribonucleoprotein compositions comprising chemically modified CRISPR RNA (crRNA) guide and trans-acting CRISPR RNA (tracrRNA) components. Methods of using the disclosed CRISPR/Cas9 ribonucleoprotein compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A photovoltaic device, comprises (1) a first conductive layer, (2) an optional blocking layer, on the first conductive layer, (3) a semiconductor layer, on the first conductive layer, (4) n light-harvesting material, on the semiconductor layer, (5) a hole transport material, on the light-harvesting material, and (6) a second conductive layer, on the hole transport material. The light harvesting material comprises, a pervoskite absorber, and the second conductive layer comprises nickel. The semiconductor layer tray comprise TiO2 nanowires. The light-harvesting material may comprise a pervoskite absorber containing a psuedohalogen.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes novel compounds that are somatostatin receptor type 4 agonists.

Abstract: An anode of a battery comprises lithium metal, and a dopant, in the lithium metal. The anode has a thickness of at most 50 ?m, and the dopant is a metal with an electronegativity greater than lithium.

Abstract: Provided are methods for nuclear spin polarization enhancement via signal amplification by reversible exchange at very low magnetic fields.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes novel compounds that are somatostatin receptor type 4 agonists.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting the growth of, decreasing the amount of, and abolishing the growth of mutans streptococci.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method that embodies a simple and effective route to remove homogeneous catalysts from solutions wherein NMR/MRI signal amplification by reversible exchange (SABRE) or parahydrogen-induced polarization (PHIP) is performed. A method for recovering a homogeneous SABRE/PHIP catalyst for reuse is also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for magnetic induction of a penile prosthesis are disclosed. The magnetic induction system includes a wand that has a coil arrangement covered with a thermal and electrical insulator sheath operable to generate an alternating magnetic field. The coil arrangement of the sheath is configured to receive the length of the penile prosthesis therein. The penile prosthesis may be made from a shape memory material such that application of alternating magnetic fields generated by the magnetic induction system induces eddy currents that raise the temperature of the penile prosthesis to a temperature above the austenitic transformation temperature that allows the penile prosthesis to achieve an erect state.

Abstract: Provided are methods for nuclear spin polarization enhancement via signal amplification by reversible exchange at very low magnetic fields. The spin polarization is hyperpolarization of isotopically enriched heteronuclei by using a catalyst and parahydrogen to create a complex using iridium and applying magnetic fields in the microtesia range to transfer the spin order from parahydrogen to the complex.

Abstract: Provided herein are immunogenic compositions containing recombinant proteins capable of presenting all, or antigenic portions of, the Eimeria maxima, Eimeria tenella, and Eimeria acervulina IMP1 protein in developing active immunity to, and control of, coccidiosis. Also provided are methodologies of using the immunogenic compositions for administration to poultry and other animals in the control of coccidiosis. Nanoparticle-conjugated rIMP1 immunogenic compositions and methods of making and using them are provided.