Abstract: A system and method for creating multi-phase kidney computed tomography (CT) images of a patient are provided. The method includes acquiring or accessing CT data that includes a first dataset acquired from the patient during a first phase when a dose of a contrast agent is being excreted from a kidney of the patient and does not include a second dataset acquired from the patient during a second phase after the dose of the contrast agent is delivered but before the dose of a contrast agent is being excreted from a kidney.

Abstract: An apparatus for image segmentation according to an embodiment includes an acquirer configured to acquire one or more images in which an object is photographed and a segmentation performer configured to perform segmentation on the one or more images using a segmentation model which is deep learned through a plurality of images, in which the segmentation model is a U-Net-based model including a first type module based on depth-wise separable convolution (DSC) and a second type module based on global context network (GCNet).

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, in particular cell-penetrating peptides, and to conjugates of such cell-penetrating peptides with a therapeutic molecule. The present invention further relates to use of such peptides or conjugates in methods of treatment or as a medicament, especially in the treatment of genetic disorders and in particular muscular dystrophies such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Abstract: The inorganic particle according to the present invention is composed of aggregation of crystalline and amorphous small particles and has a spherical and smooth surface. The spherical appearance, low crystallinity and narrow particle size distribution of inorganic particle are more advantageous in reducing scratch defects in the CMP process. In addition, since the small particles on the surface of the inorganic particle provide more active sites, the inorganic particle has an excellent removal rate, so it is advantageous as a next-generation CMP abrasive.

Abstract: A suture-carrying apparatus includes a suture engaging ridge for placement and retention of surgical sutures, and a base for conveniently mounting the apparatus to a predetermined location, such as a body structure, which is reachable by robotic arms during a robot-assisted surgical operation. The base may be configured to allow stability of the apparatus for one-handed placement and retrieval of sutures from the ridges.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a sensing function control node for an Internet of Things (IoT), and relates to technical field of electrical communication. The node includes an accessing module for sensors and actuators, a data format analyzing and integrating module and a transmission accessing and connecting module. Software-defined optical access technologies are utilized to control original sensing data in the IoT to access the accessing module for the sensors and the actuators. Status information of modules in the node is sensed in real time through a software-defined unified control plane, to adjust upload rates of modules and control the connections between sensing function control node and EAN. The original sensing data in IoT are transmitted to the transmission accessing and connecting module after being pre-processed. The pre-processed data are transmitted to EAN through upload channels between the sensing function control node and EAN established.

Abstract: A transparent gel electrolyte comprising a polymeric gelling agent, a lithium or ammonium salt ionic conductor, molecular iodine and a solvent selected from water, water and DMSO or water and alcohol. This electrolyte can be used in electrochromic devices.

Abstract: Described herein are diagnostic and control fusion protein reagents and methods for use thereof in simple rapid and inexpensive hemagglutinin assays for the detection of subject antibodies directed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Abstract: Provided are methods, devices, and systems for identifying the concentration of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (?-9 THC) in a given sample. The system allows for in situ formation of a chromophore eliminating the use of chloroform, wherein said chromophore absorbance spectra is measured using a spectroscopy method within a light wavelength range. The system allows for calculating the concentration of ?-9 THC using the linear relationship between the ?-9 THC level and the intensity of the color change in the present tester. Said linear relationship is obtained because the tester of the present disclosure allows the chromophore formation reaction go to completion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions, methods, kits, and platforms for selectively activating and deactivating chimeric receptor effector cells using humanized chimeric receptor effector cell switches that comprise a humanized targeting moiety that binds CD19 on a target cell and a chimeric receptor interacting domain that binds to a chimeric receptor effector cell and/or chimeric receptor effector cell switches comprising optimized chimeric receptor interacting domains. Also disclosed are methods of treating disease and conditions with such chimeric receptor effector cells and chimeric receptor effector cell switches.

Abstract: The technology subject of the present application concerns a novel class of fused nanocrystal molecules having unique electronic properties. The application further contemplates methods for their preparation and methods of their use.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring contamination on a critical surface of a part is provided. A vessel for mounting the part is provided. An inert gas source is in fluid connection with the vessel and adapted to provide an inert gas to the vessel. At least one diffuser receives the inert gas from the vessel, wherein the critical surface of the part is exposed to the inert gas when the part is mounted in the vessel. At least one analyzer is adapted to receive inert gas from the at least one diffuser and measures contaminants in the inert gas.

Abstract: A method for preparing an aramid nanofiber dispersion includes dissolving an aromatic polyamide-based polymer in a solution including a basic material and an aprotic polar solvent, while performing stirring so that a nanofiber is produced, wherein the aromatic polyamide-based polymer is a polymer in a form of a solid which is not spun into a fiber form, the stirring is performed at a temperature of 50° C. or lower and at a speed of 10-1000 rpm so that a time taken for the aromatic polyamide-based polymer to be dissolved and formed into an aramid nano-fiber dispersion is 80 hours or less, an aramid nanofiber in the aramid nanofiber dispersion has an average diameter of 1 to 100 nm and an average length of 0.1 to 100 ?m, and the basic material includes potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide.

Abstract: A polymer-based sensor for detecting agricultural analytes is disclosed, including stable polymer-based sensing films such as molecular imprinted polymers (MIPs) that can be incorporated in sensors for detecting herbicides and pesticides, as well as methods of making the sensing films.

Abstract: There is provided a method of determining an order of encrypted inputs, including a first encrypted input and a second encrypted input, using at least one processor, the first encrypted input including a first encrypted data and the second encrypted input including a second encrypted data, each of the first and second encrypted data being encrypted based on a homomorphic encryption scheme, the method including: generating a first series of encrypted blocks from the first encrypted data and a second series of encrypted blocks from the second encrypted data; performing a first block-wise operation between the first series of encrypted blocks and the second series of encrypted blocks to obtain a first series of block-wise outputs; performing a second block-wise operation between the first series of encrypted blocks and the second series of encrypted blocks to obtain a second series of block-wise outputs; and determining an order of the first and second encrypted data based on the first series of block-wise outpu

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to dantrolene prodrugs, compositions thereof, and methods of their use in the treatment of disease.

Abstract: Provided is a Pichia pastoris mutant strain for expressing an exogenous gene. Specifically, provided is a Pichia pastoris mutant strain comprising, with respect to Pichia pastoris mutant strain GS115 or CICC32806, one or more of the following six mutations: BQ9382_C1-2260, EKK deletions at positions 308-310, a hypothetical protein; BQ9382_C1-3800, E129K, 60S ribosomal subunit assembly/exported protein LOC1; BQ9382_C1-5700, 1312M, mitochondrial external NADH dehydrogenase, type II NAD(P)H: quinone oxidoreductase; BQ9382_C2-3950, Q145X, an essential protein having a binding partner Psr1p and used for completely activating a general stress response; BQ9382_C3-2220, E188K, a hypothetical protein; and BQ9382_C3-4370, W196X, orotidine 5\?-phosphate decarboxylase. The provided Pichia pastoris mutant strain is an effective commonly employed host for exogenous expression, and can efficiently express different proteins, especially phospholipase and lipase.

Abstract: A new and distinct apple variety is described. The variety results from crossing the apple varieties ‘Cripps Pink’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,880) and ‘Scilate’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 20,477) in Havelock North, New Zealand. The fruit of the apple tree of this new variety have an attractive appearance characterized by its dark red color and it notable for its long storage life. This new variety has been named ‘HOT141A1’.