Abstract: A hydrogen storage material includes a nano size material that can be formed in a multi-layered core/shell structure and/or in a nanotabular (or platelet) form.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reducing the amount of homocysteine in the blood of an individual. The method comprises administering to the individual a composition comprising a homocysteine lowering agent in an amount effective to lower the amount of homocysteine in the blood of the individual. The homocysteine lowering agent is selected from A dipeptides consisting of isoleucine, leucine, valine, or glycine and combinations thereof; tripeptides consisting of isoleucine, leucine, valine, or glycine and combinations thereof; alpha-ketobutyrate; propionyl A CoA, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A multiplierless IIR filter incorporates power-of-two coefficients to perform shift operations to reduce space and increase speed. To optimize performance, a genetic algorithm generates the power-of-two coefficients. The filter architecture includes shift registers to receive input samples and previous outputs. A shifter stage is employed to perform shift operations for the input samples and previous outputs based on corresponding power-of-two coefficients. Products are added by parallelism and sequential pipelining to produce an output.

Abstract: Processes for the preparation of taxol and other taxanes through selective derivatization of the C(7) and C(10) hydroxyl groups of 10-DAB, particularly a novel process using a new strategy in which the C(10) hydroxyl group is protected or derivatized prior to the C(7) hydroxyl group; and the provision of C(7) and C(10) derivatized 10-DAB compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel benzotropolone derivatives represented by the general formula: including neotheaflavate B and EGCGCa. The benzotropolone derivatives of the present invention are effective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents. The present invention also provides novel method of synthesizing benzotropolone compounds in high yields and method of treating inflammatory conditions using benzotropolone containing compounds.

Abstract: A system and method for measuring alveolar performance during ventilation using a microphone positioned adjacent to the distal end of a ventilation tube. The microphone is connected to a monitor that filters the signals received from the microphone to eliminate unwanted noise, such as that caused by the heart and turbulent airflow through the large airways of the lungs. The desired signals are then amplified and displayed on a graph as a function of lung volume during inflation. A clinician may take appropriate ventilation strategies based on the results displayed by the system to avoid ventilator induced lung injuries and decrease the mortality rates of patients having acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Abstract: A margin decoding communications system includes a circuit receiving a message encoded by an iterative code and processing the message into scores. A normalization process module receives the scores and iteratively approximates log-map normalization factors of the scores to generate approximation normalization factors. An element receives the message and the approximation normalization factors and decodes the received message based on the approximation normalization factors.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for capillary zone electrophoresis includes a polyelectrolyte multilayer positioned in a capillary tube for analytical separations of macromolecules. The capillary comprises a passage defined by passage walls comprising fused silica. The polyelectrolyte multilayer is positioned within the passage adjacent the walls, and comprises an organic polyelectrolyte. The passage may further comprise nonporous silica particles coated with a multilayer including a plurality of polyelectrolyte layers. An apparatus includes a power supply having a positive electrode and a negative electrode for generating an electric field therebetween. The apparatus includes a capillary having a passage formed by passage walls and comprising therein a polyelectrolyte multilayer positioned substantially within the passage.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acid molecules, host cells that contain an isolated nucleic acid molecule, and substantially pure polypeptides. For example, the invention provides isolated nucleic acid molecules that encode polypeptides having mu3 opiate receptor activity, host cells that contain an isolated nucleic acid molecule that encodes a polypeptide having mu3 opiate receptor activity, and substantially pure polypeptides that have mu3 opiate receptor activity. In addition, the invention provides methods and materials for identifying mu3 opiate receptor agonists and antagonists.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for obtaining Arabidopsis and Brassica plants. Specifically, the method provides culturing protocols and compositions that facilitate the regeneration of transformed plants following delivery of beneficial DNA molecules.

Abstract: A design optimization system and method includes recursive evaluation of a system model and/or a set of subsystem models using subsystem design(s) to extract interactions and perform subsystem design optimization. Selective update of the boundary conditions occurs according to: u ^ subsystem ? ? ? ( i ) = ? s = 1 k ? w ~ s ? u ^ s ? ? ? on ? ? ? ? subsystem ? ? ? ( i ) where ûs(x,y,z,t) are the interactions between subsystems and/or between the system and its subsystem(s) on ?subsystem(i) at iteration s, and {tilde over (w)}s(x,y,z,t) are weight functions whose spatial and temporal distributions are predetermined and whose magnitudes are varied stochastically within a selected range.

Abstract: A coding system and method employs a Partial Reed Solomon (PRS) code profile of order s having an s-partition on a set of parity symbols and a (s+1)-partition on a set of message symbols. In other aspects, an adaptive forward error correction scheme keeps block length and transmission rate fixed, while changing an underlying code profile based on received feedback information about a probability of erasure p from a channel.

Abstract: The present invention provides synthetic chimeric fimbrin peptides which induce an immunogenic response in animals to non-typable Haemophilus influenzae and that do not require tedious purification techniques. The synthetic chimeric fimbrin peptides reduce the severity of otitis media caused by Haemophilus influenzae. The synthetic chimeric fimbrin peptides are synthesized using commercially available peptide synthesizers. The synthetic chimeric fimbrin peptides comprises three peptide units. The first peptide unit is a subunit of the fimbrin protein. Preferably, the fimbrin subunit is comprised of the amino acids of Sequence ID No. 1 or Sequence ID No. 2. The second peptide unit is a t cell epitope, and preferably has the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO. 3. The third peptide unit is a linker peptide unit which joins the first and second peptide unit.

Abstract: A method of making a metal complex comprises combining a 1-monoacyldipyrromethane with a compound of the formula R1R2MX, wherein M is boron, R1 and R2 are each independently organic substituents; and X is an anion leaving group; to produce a metal complex of the formula DMR1R2 wherein DH is a 1-monoacyldipyrromethane. The methods and complexes are useful for the purification and synthesis of dipyrromethanes and porphyrins.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring in situ flow of non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs) through a porous medium is described. A tracer is introduced into a well or boring located in the medium and the tracer concentration in the well kept uniform by mixing. The rate at which the tracer is depleted from the well has been determined to be proportional to the flow rate of the NAPL through the well or boring and surrounding formation.

Abstract: A device for connecting optical components of a fiber optic probe and a jumper in a Surface Plasmon Resonator (SPR) has two high-pressure-liquid-chromatography (HPLC) polyetheretherketone (PEEK) connectors, one containing the optical fibers from a probe and the other containing optical fibers which link to a detector and a light source. A method of joining a probe's distal end to a jumper, with at least two fibers or a multimode fiber connected to a light source and to a detection apparatus, has the steps of covering the distal end of the probe with a plastic sleeve, placing the sleeved distal end into a PEEK connector, trimming the distal end of the probe to be even with the edge of the PEEK connection, and connecting the PEEK connector with the jumper.

Abstract: A compound having the formula Y-A-Z, wherein: A is a 5, 6, or 7 member ring that is monocyclic or is fused to 1 to 3 additional 4 to 8 member rings; wherein ring A and, independently, the fused additional rings are carbocyclic or heterocyclic, and saturated or unsaturated, wherein unsaturated rings are aromatic or non-aromatic; wherein Y and Z are substituents at adjacent positions on ring A; Y represents: Z represents: X and E represent O, S, or NRa or NRb; each of a, b, c, d, e and f independently represents 0 or 1; a+c equals 0, 1, or 2; b+d equals 0, 1, or 2; a+b+c+d+e+f equals 1, 2, or 3; provided that when f is 1, then d is 1, and when d is 0, then f is 0; and when both e and b are 0, then neither R1 nor R2 is chloro or bromo; v represents 0 or 1, provided that when v is 0, then J is hydrogen, a metal ion, or a quaternary ammonium ion; and X is O and G is H; either G is hydrogen, a metal ion, a quaternary ammonium ion, lower alkyl, or comprised of a pharmaceutically active chemica

Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ353’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of showy flowers, fruit that ripen in late-season, attractive fruit with a yellow-orange ground color, freestone fruit with a juicy, melting texture and moderately acidic flavor, and good production of firm fruit that maintain their eating quality following cold storage.

Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the MSUP8706 peach variety), which was developed by Amy Iezzoni and Bill Shane in a breeding program at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor, Mich., having the following number of unique and desirable features: 1. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage characteristics. 2. A fruit maturing at the same season as the Loring peach (an unpatented selection). 3. A generally round fruit with freestone, yellow flesh, and an attractive red blush.

Abstract: A new and distinct nectarine variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJN100’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other nectarine varieties by its unique combination of showy flowers, fruit that ripen in early-season, glossy fruit with an attractive red over color and greyed-white ground color, clingstone fruit with a juicy, melting texture and sweet, moderately acidic flavor, and excellent production of firm fruit that maintain their eating quality following cold storage.