Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, devices, and methods for capturing and measuring surface topography. This disclosure provides a high resolution retrographic sensor comprising a volume of elastomer and a thin, opaque reflective membrane. The reflective membrane is arranged to conform to a specimen that contacts it. The disclosure provides a high resolution visualization system comprising the retrographic sensor and an illumination source. Also provided are high resolution measurement systems comprising the retrographic sensor, an illumination source, an imaging device, and a processing component.

Abstract: A computer-program causing a computing device to transmit, from a data transfer thread of a multitude of data transfer threads executed within a data storage cluster and to a distribution thread at a network address on a network, a request for an assignment of an exchange of data with at least one computation thread of a multitude of computation threads executed within a data processing cluster; exchange a block of data with a single computation thread of the multitude of computation threads in response to receipt of an assignment to exchange the block of data with the single computation thread; and exchange multiple blocks of data with multiple computation threads of the multitude of computation threads in a round robin manner among the multiple computation threads in response to receipt of an assignment to exchange the multiple blocks of data with the multiple computation threads.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a neutron source for producing reaction-product nuclei from reactant nuclei includes a plurality of reactant nuclei and a plurality of moderating nuclei. The reactant nuclei and the moderating nuclei are configured to increase the probability of neutron capture by reactant nuclei to achieve enhanced ratios of neutron capture by reactant nuclei to neutron source neutron production. Moderating nuclei and neutron reflection are used to minimize neutron leakage. Temperature control, including cryogenic temperature control, may be used to enhance the rate or probability of reactant nuclei neutron capture. The reactant nuclei may include molybdenum-98 and reaction-product nuclei may include technetium-99m.

Abstract: There is provided a transmission/reception method of a base station in a device to device (D2D) communication environment in which terminals directly communicate with each other. The base station variably sets the transmission power intensity of a downlink signal over time. Furthermore, the base station broadcasts the downlink signal with set transmission power intensity.

Abstract: The invention generally provides supplements and methods of using the same to improve cognitive functions such as learning, memory, concentration, focus, attention, and mood.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate (P(3HB-co-3HHx)) having a high 3-hydroxyhexanoate fraction using a vegetable oil as a basic raw material. According to the present invention, a method is provided for producing P(3HB-co-3HHx) having a high 3-HHx fraction using a vegetable oil as a basic raw material by disrupting and so forth at least one gene encoding 2-enoyl-CoA hydratase or at least one gene encoding 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase on a chromosome of a recombinant Cupriavidus necator strain imparted with the ability to produce P(3HB-co-3HHx).

Abstract: An optoelectronic device as well as its methods of use and manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optoelectronic device includes first and second semiconducting atomically thin layers with corresponding first and second lattice directions. The first and second semiconducting atomically thin layers are located proximate to each other, and an angular difference between the first lattice direction and the second lattice direction is between about 0.000001° and 0.5°, or about 0.000001° and 0.5° deviant from of a Vicnal angle of the first and second semiconducting atomically thin layers. Alternatively, or in addition to the above, the first and second semiconducting atomically thin layers may form a Moiré superlattice of exciton funnels with a period between about 50 nm to 3 cm. The optoelectronic device may also include charge carrier conductors in electrical communication with the semiconducting atomically thin layers to either inject or extract charge carriers.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method of genotyping a C. gattii sample, which can include forming a plurality of mixtures for nucleic amplification. The method can include amplification of specific sequences within the C. gattii genome that can provide definitive genotype information to distinguish between one or more types or subtypes of C. gattii.

Abstract: A self-folding machine comprises a laminate including a flexible layer with a first side and a second side; a first rigid layer including at least one gap laminated to the first side of the flexible layer; a second rigid layer including at least one gap laminated to the second side of the flexible layer, wherein the rigid layers are more rigid than the flexible layer; a first contractible layer laminated to the first rigid layer and extending across at least one gap in the first rigid layer; and a second contractible layer laminated to the second rigid layer and extending across at least one gap in the second rigid layer, wherein the first and second contractible layers retract to respectively create folds in the machine across gaps in the first and second rigid layers when activated.

Abstract: An adapter is provided which is used when a process for a small-diameter semiconductor substrate (small substrate) is performed by using a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus for large-diameter silicon substrates. The small substrate is attached to an adapter plate that compensates for differences in size, so that the small substrate is prevented from falling even when the small substrate is in a vertical or inverted direction. To process the small substrate with the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus for large-diameter silicon substrates, an opening 10 is formed in a transferring base portion 1, which is formed of a large-diameter silicon substrate, and a polyimide film 2 is attached to the rear surface of the transferring base portion 1, so that the small substrate can be retained by a vacuum chuck or an electrostatic chuck.

Abstract: An optical waveguide for optical interconnection including a polymer sheet comprising a crosslinked product of a prepolymer, the prepolymer prepared by condensation reaction between a first compound represented by the formula Ar—H, where Ar comprises (a) a crosslinkable moiety at one end, (b) a moiety selected from the group consisting of —O—, —S—, —COO—, —CO—, —COS—, —SO2—, and —NH—, and (c) one or two repeating units selected from the group consisting of: where A is carbon or nitrogen, and X is hydrogen or halogen; and a second compound consisting of an aromatic moiety.

Abstract: CsChrimson light-activated ion channel polypeptides, their encoding polynucleotides, and variants thereof are provided. Methods of introducing and using CsChrimson light activated ion channels and variants thereof for to alter cell activity and function are also provided.

Abstract: A method of forming crystallized semiconductor particles includes: forming amorphous semiconductor particles in a vacuumed aggregation chamber; transporting the amorphous semiconductor particles formed in the vacuumed aggregation chamber to a vacuumed deposition chamber within which a substrate is held; and applying a vapor of a metal catalyst to the amorphous semi-conductor particles while still in transit to the substrate in the vacuumed deposition chamber to induce crystallization of at least portion of the amorphous semiconductor particles via the metal catalyst in the transit, thereby depositing the crystallized semiconductor particles with the metal catalyst attached thereto onto the substrate.

Abstract: A method for synchronization by a D2D terminal in a D2D communication network through receiving a first D2D synchronization signal from at least one D2D synchronization source and performing synchronization according to a synchronization timing reference provided through the first D2D synchronization signal, and a method for negotiating whether to perform a role as a synchronization source with another D2D synchronization source through determining, when a D2D synchronization signal and a D2D synchronization channel are received from at least one D2D synchronization source, whether to maintain a role as the independent synchronization source based on negotiation information for negotiation between synchronization sources included in the D2D synchronization channel, and operating as a relaying synchronization source when the role as the independent synchronization source is not maintained, are provided.

Abstract: Compositions of small molecules, matrices, and isolated cells including methods of preparation, and methods for differentiation, transdifferentiation, and proliferation of animal cells into the osteoblast blast cell lineage were described. Examples of osteogenic materials that were administered to cells or co-cultured with cells are represented by compounds of Formula II, IV, and VI independently or preferably in combination with a matrix to afford bone cells. Small molecule-stimulated cells were also combined with a matrix, placed with a cellular adhesive or material carrier and implanted to a site in an animal for bone repair. Matrix pretreated with compounds of Formula II, IV, and VI were also used to cause cells to migrate to the matrix that is of use for therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: The invention provides delivery systems comprised of stabilized multilamellar vesicles, as well as compositions, methods of synthesis, and methods of use thereof. The stabilized multilamellar vesicles comprise terminal-cysteine-bearing antigens or cysteine-modified antigens, at their surface and/or internally.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions useful to induce immune response to human metapneumovirus. Also provided are related materials and methods, including methods to induce an immune response in a mammal, comprising administering the compositions herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for treating cancer in a subject, such as a cancer of the endocrine system. In some aspects, the method includes administering to the subject one or more of a polo-like kinase 1 inhibitor, a mouse double minute 2 inhibitor, and/or a mitotic catastrophe inducing compound. In other aspects, the method includes measuring an expression level of one or more markers, including caspase 8 and caspase 9, to assess the functionality of the caspase cascade in the subject.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition or a kit that can be used for detection or diagnosis of various diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for catalyzing a nitrene insertion into a C—H bond to produce a product having a new C—N bond, comprising providing a C—H containing substrate, a nitrene precursor and an engineered heme enzyme; and allowing the reaction to proceed for a time sufficient to form a regioselective product having a new C—N bond.