Abstract: Silicon-oxygen batteries comprising a silicon anode as chemical fuel, an air-cathode for dissociating oxygen and a non-aqueous electrolyte, and applications using the same are provided. The silicon-batteries may utilize air for generating oxygen.

Abstract: A method of alleviating a symptom of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in a human patient suffering from relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis or a patient who has experienced a first clinical episode and is determined to be at high risk of developing clinically definite multiple sclerosis comprising administering to the human patient three subcutaneous injections of a therapeutically effective dose of glatiramer acetate over a period of seven days with at least one day between every subcutaneous injection so as to thereby alleviate the symptom of the patient.

Abstract: Provided herein are antimicrobial conjugates of two antibiotic agents, exhibiting improved activity also against resistant bacteria, compared to each of the agents separately or their mixture, and having substantially no resistance emerged thereagainst, as well as processes for preparation the same, compositions containing the same, and uses thereof in medical treatments against pathogenic microorganisms. The disclosed antimicrobial conjugates are composed of aminoglycosides and non-ribosomal active antibiotics. Some of the antimicrobial conjugates are prepared via “click” chemistry.

Abstract: SP1 and modified SP1 variant polypeptides capable of forming reversible molecular associations with substances, compositions-of-matter comprising same, and uses thereof are provided.

Abstract: A wastewater refinery comprising one or more electrodialytic cells with mono-, di-, or multi-valent selective membranes interspersed with one or more concentrate compartments to selectively recovery ions from wastewater. The wastewater refinery may harvest ions by utilising techniques including ion selective resins and pervaporation.

Abstract: A low profile antenna using a cavity-backed central radiating surface surrounded by one or more ground plane surfaces. Passively reconfigurable structure provide frequency dependent coupling between the surfaces. The frequency dependent couplings may be implemented using meander line structures, Variable Impedance Transmission Lines (VITLs), or tunable VITLs that used interspersed electroactive sections.

Abstract: Isolated polypeptides are disclosed comprising an amino acid sequence encoding a monomer of a fibrous polypeptide attached to a heterologous polysaccharide binding domain. Composites comprising same, methods of generating same and uses thereof are all disclosed.

Abstract: A novel process of preparing a Grignard reagent is disclosed. The process is effected by electrochemically reacting a Grignard precursor with an electrode which comprises a metal for forming the Grignard reagent, in the presence an electrolyte solution that comprises a room temperature ionic liquid (RTIL). Electrochemical cells and systems for performing the process, and uses thereof in various applications are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are methods of isolating an extracellular matrix from mesenchymal progenitor cells which are characterized by a reduced differentiation ability into an adipogenic lineage as compared to adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Also provide isolated extracellular matrix and hybrid devices comprising electrospun elements and extracellular matrix which can be used for various tissue regeneration, repair and reconstruction surgeries.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a heat exchanger unit is provided. The method includes forming a first heat exchange component by providing a first inlet interface device; providing a first outlet interface device; providing a first set of pipes; and connecting respective first ends of each of the first set of pipes to the first inlet interface device and connecting a respective second ends of the each of the first set of pipes to the first outlet interface device. The method further includes forming a second heat exchange component in the same fashion as the first heat exchange component. The method also includes overlapping the first and second heat exchange components and cross-coupling the first set of pipes and the second set of pipes at a plurality of joints.

Abstract: The present invention concerns gp36 immunoreactive compositions for E. canis and gp 47 immunoreactive compositions for E. chaffeensis. In particular, epitopes for E. canis gp36 and E. chaffeensis gp 47 are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the immunoreactive compositions comprise tandem repeats having carbohydrate moieties.

Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus for modifying particle size of powders in closed items, comprising the exposure of said items to external electric field of suitable parameters. The degree of agglomeration of the particles can be increased or decreased. Applications to neutralization of harmful powders in mails, to dry agglomeration and to volatilization of powders in food industry and in pharmacology are described.

Abstract: A first position of a satellite is calculated at a first time in dependence on received orbit data corresponding to an orbit path of the satellite. An orbit path of the satellite is modeled from the first position at the first time to a second time to determine a second position of the satellite at the second time. A third position of the satellite is then calculated at the second time in dependence on the received orbit data. The second position and third position are compared to determine a validity of the orbit data.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to transcriptional control sequences. Generally, the present invention relates to transcriptional control sequences that specifically or preferentially direct expression of a nucleotide sequence of interest in a plant egg cell. The present invention is predicated, in part, on the identification of transcriptional control sequences derived from EC1 genes which, in preferred embodiments, direct preferential expression in an egg cell of at least one plant taxon.

Abstract: Rel proteins as a novel therapeutic agent for treating bacterial threats. More specifically, a novel class of compounds of Formula (I) as disclosed herein which possess antibacterial activity and which inhibit RelA, RelSeq or RelSpo synthetic activity or bacterial spore formation. Also, pharmaceutical compositions of such compounds and a method of combating bacteria, or treating bacterial infections, by administering to a subject in need thereof such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: There is provided a closed-loop electrical energy regenerative system comprising (i) a regenerative electric motor for receiving a load of electrical energy for the purpose of conversion into kinetic energy; (ii) an alternator for generating an output load of electrical energy; (iii) a rotating shaft and at least one flywheel, the rotating shaft being configured to be connected to the regenerative electric motor, to the alternator and to the at least one flywheel for transferring a first portion of the kinetic energy from the regenerative electric motor to the alternator for the purpose of generating the output load of electrical energy and for transferring a second portion of the kinetic energy to the at least one flywheel for storage for the purpose of assisting in rotating the rotating shaft through subsequent cycles; (iv) a first electrical output for directing a first portion of the output load of electrical energy outside the system for consumption by an electric power system; and a second electrical ou

Abstract: A novel method to reduce B-cell lymphoma cell migration to and engraftment of the spleen in patients with JAM-C positive B-cell lymphomas is described. In certain aspects, a method for identifying and treating JAM-C positive B-cell lymphoma patients with anti-JAM-C antibodies is provided. Recombinant antibody molecules that specifically bind to JAM-C are also disclosed.

Abstract: A radiation generating apparatus includes a target base, a target, a holding assembly and an electronic beam generating device. The target is disposed on the target base. The holding assembly holds the target base. The electronic beam generating device is adapted to generate an electronic beam, wherein the electronic beam is emitted to the target to generate a radiation. The target, the holding assembly and the electronic beam generating device are located at the same side of the target base.

Abstract: A charging balancing system and method thereof based on a battery operating process and are disclosed. This is done by detecting a state of all cells in a detecting battery assembly to generate detection parameters, analyzing the detection parameters to produce an operating process, selecting at least one of residual power estimation methods according to the operating process, so as to calculate a residual power of each cell, and adjusting the charging current and charging time for each cell according to the residual power. As such, the efficiency of charging balancing is promoted.

Abstract: A cylindrically symmetric satellite antenna that provides directional and omnidirectional operating modes in a compact form factor. Feed points located at the top of the cylindrical structure provide increased platform isolation. Combining networks, disposed below or within the cylindrical structure, may be replaced with inexpensive baluns composed of coaxial line sections.