Abstract: Provided herein are methods of detecting cannabinoid molecules in a sample. The methods include contacting the sample with a plurality of plasmonic metal nanoparticles (MNPs) that are conjugated with at least two sets of antibodies, or antigen binding portions thereof, that binds to at least first and second epitopes of the cannabinoid molecule under conditions sufficient for the antibodies, or the antigen binding portions thereof, to bind to the first and second epitopes of the cannabinoid molecule in the sample to produce bound cannabinoid molecules. The methods also include detecting the cannabinoid molecules when aggregations of MNPs coated with the target cannabinoid molecules form by connecting with one another. Related compositions, reaction mixtures, devices, kits, and systems are also provided.

Abstract: Provided is provided is a compound of Formula I and a method of forming a tagged 2-thiouridine tRNA by contacting it with a compound of Formula I, wherein the compound may include a label such as a fluorescent label. Also provided is a method of forming a tagged RNA, comprising contacting a prenylated tRNA or an N6-isopentenyladenosine-prenylated RNA with a 4-phenyl-1,2,4-triazoline-3,5-dione activated fluorescence label. Also provided is a method of sequencing a polyribonucleotide comprising a prenyl group.

Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and method for fabricating the same is disclosed. The SOFC includes an anode layer, an electrolyte layer deposited on the anode layer, and a plurality of microstructures deposited on the electrolyte layer. Each microstructure includes a plurality of layers of microstructure ink including a microstructure material. The SOFC also includes a cathode layer deposited on the electrolyte layer and the plurality of microstructures. Each microstructure may be shaped like a frustum having a first and second base. The first base is substantially parallel to the second base. The method includes depositing the electrolyte layer on the anode layer, constructing the plurality of microstructures on the electrolyte layer by printing a plurality of layers of microstructure ink directly on to the electrolyte layer using an inkjet printing system, then depositing a cathode layer upon the electrolyte layer and the plurality of microstructures.

Abstract: This disclosure provides compositions, devices, systems, and methods that reduce the likelihood, amount, or level of cellular deposition (and associated blockage and/or failure) of implantable medical devices, such as central nervous system implants. Embodiments involve use of inhibitor(s) of one or more of TLR-4, TNF-?, IL-1?, or IL-6, for instance, to prevent, reduce, or reverse activation of astrocyte and/or glia cells, and/or to prevent, reduce, or reverse attachment of such cells to the surface of a medical device in contact with a biological fluid, such as cerebrospinal fluid.

Abstract: Systems for performing ON-OFF perimetry visual field tests. The systems may include a display apparatus including at least one display, and at least one computing device in electronic communication with the display apparatus. The computing device(s) may be configured to perform the ON-OFF perimetry test on a patient by performing processes including directing the patient to visual focus on an eye fixation region depicted in a visual field. The visual field may be divided into a right side and a left side. The processes performed by the computing device(s) may also include generating a plurality of stimuli in the visual field to be detected by the patient, directing the patient to indicate when the patient detects each stimulus depicted within the visual field, and analyzing the patient's indications to diagnosis a retinal disease, a visual cortex disease, and/or a deficit condition of an eye of the patient.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method that utilizes an existing infrastructure such as atomic layer deposition or similar vapor-based deposition tool or metal salt solutions based infiltration to infiltrate certain metals or metal-based precursors into resist materials to enhance the performance of the resists for the advancement of lithography techniques.

Abstract: Localized electrochemical deposition (LECD) is provided. The aim of LECD is to create a patterned electrodeposited metal layer on a cathode without the use of pre-deposition patterning steps. In embodiments described herein, an LECD device includes a cathode (a material to be plated) placed sufficiently close to a formation anode in a metal electrolyte chemical bath. The LECD device is then activated electrically in solution. An electric field created by the formation anode determines the locations of metal deposition, providing a localized deposition without need for photolithography or other masking of the material to be plated.

Abstract: A rice cultivar designated CLHA02 is disclosed herein. The present invention provides seeds, plants, and plant parts derived from rice cultivar CLHA02. Further, it provides methods for producing a rice plant by crossing CLHA02 with itself or another rice variety and methods for combating undesired vegetation by contacting the disclosed rice seeds with an acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS)-inhibiting herbicide. The invention also encompasses any rice seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by the methods disclosed herein, including those in which additional traits have been transferred into CLHA02 through the introduction of a transgene or by breeding CLHA02 with another rice cultivar.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed herein that include macrocycle derivatives incorporating bridged macrocycles. Also disclosed are methods of producing and using the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel primers and sloppy molecular beacon and molecular beacon probes for amplifying segments from different genes in Mycobacterium tuberculosis for identifying the presence of M.tb DNA and/or resistance to anti-tuberculosis drugs.

Abstract: The present application relates to an iron impregnated biochar and its use as a fertilizer. The iron impregnated biochar of the present application has a ratio of iron (III) to iron (II) ranging from 5:1 to 10:1. The biochar may be produced by a method including treating the biomass with an iron (II) ion solution, pyrolyzing the iron (II)-treated biomass in an oxidative environment and recovering the biochar product from the pyrolyzed iron (II)-treated biomass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of nitrites such as inorganic nitrites, or any pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or prodrugs thereof, and the medical use of these compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions, which can be formulated for oral administration, can provide immediate release or extended release of the nitrite ion (NO2?). The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention are useful, for example, for treating or reducing pain, improving symptoms of a microvascular disease, and improving nerve conduction velocity.

Abstract: This patent document discloses a method for instrument calibration. In particular, the method can be applied to reduction of random errors by averaging fitting equation coefficients.

Abstract: A method of fabricating nanocomposite anode material embodying a lithium titanate (LTO)-multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWNT) composite intended for use in a lithium-ion battery includes providing multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWNTs), including nanotube surfaces, onto which functional oxygenated carboxylic acid moieties are arranged, generating 3D flower-like, lithium titanate (LTO) microspheres, including thin nanosheets and anchoring the acid-functionalized MWNTs onto surfaces of the 3D LTO microspheres by ?-? interaction strategy to realize the nanocomposite anode material.

Abstract: An exemplary system and method facilitate the identify and/or extract content hiding software, e.g., in a software curation environment (e.g., Apple's App Store). In some embodiments, the exemplary system and method may be applied to U.S.-based platforms as well as international platforms in Russia, India, China, among others.

Abstract: Described herein are polymeric fluorophores that include a dye, a polymer, and optionally a bioconjugate group. A polymeric fluorophore may have a structure represented by: A-B-C or C-A-B, wherein A is a dye; B is a polymer comprising one or more hydrophobic unit(s) and one or more hydrophilic unit(s); and optionally C, wherein C, when present, comprises a bioconjugate group. Also described herein are compositions comprising the polymeric fluorophores and methods of preparing and using the same.

Abstract: Lanthionine ketimine phosphonate (LK-P), lanthionine ketimine ester phosphonate (LKE-P), other lanthionine ketimine, lanthionine ketimine phosphonate, and lanthionine ketimine ester derivatives, methods of making and using the same, and methods of treatments are described.

Abstract: Twenty-five new basil cultivars designated ‘OCB-029’, ‘OCB-017’, ‘OCB-022’, ‘OCB-009’, ‘OCB-011’, ‘OCB-027’, ‘OCB-019’, ‘OCB-031’, ‘OCB-121’, ‘OCB-174’, ‘OCB-169’, ‘OCB-153’, ‘OCB-115’, ‘OCB-120’, ‘OCB-119’, ‘OCB-067’, ‘OCB-058’, ‘OCB-086’, ‘OCB-062’, ‘OCB-117’, ‘OCB-057’, ‘OCB-126’, ‘OCB-188’, ‘OCB-129’, and ‘OCB-051’ are provided, as well as parent ‘CB15’. Also provided are parts of the plants, extracts and biomasses from the varieties, and uses thereof, for example as a food or in a food product. These plants are chilling tolerant.

Abstract: A transparent solar panel includes a transparent substrate and a transparent photoactive material. An average photosynthetic transmittance (APT) of the entire transparent solar panel is greater than or equal to about 45%. The transparent solar panel is configured to transmit light to a region containing a plant at a daily light integral (DLI) of greater than or equal to about 10 mol·m?2·d?1. The transparent solar panel may be a transparent photovoltaic (TPV) or a transparent luminescent solar concentrator (TLSC).

Abstract: ‘XZ 14069’ is a medium to dark green perennial zoysiagrass cultivar with medium-fine texture low incidence of large patch disease and aggressive stoloniferous growth producing high density turf performance ideal for low-management landscaping. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by medium-fine texture, plant architecture and characteristics such as high drought tolerance, turf quality, disease resistance and aggressive establishment from minimal input. ‘XZ 14069’ shows persistence under an array of climates including warm-temperate, warm-humid and hot-arid. ‘XZ 14069’ is also genetically distinct from other zoysiagrass cultivars currently in the marketplace known to the Inventor. ‘XZ 14069’ exhibits very low fertility and no inflorescences have been observed.