Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is directed to a composition. The composition includes a dispersion inducer comprising: H3C—(CH2)n—CHmCHmR, where is a single or double carbon-carbon bond, m is 1 or 2, n is 2 to 15, and R is a carboxylic acid, a salt, an ester, or an amide, where the ester or amide is an isostere or biostere of the carboxylic acid. The composition additionally contains an additive component selected from one or more of the group consisting of biocides, surfactants, antibiotics, antiseptics, detergents, chelating agents, virulence factor inhibitors, gels, polymers, pastes, edible products, and chewable products. The composition is formulated so that when it is contacted with a biofilm produced by a microorganism, where the biofilm comprises a matrix and microorganism on a surface, the dispersion inducer selectively acts on the microorganism and has a suitable biological response without a required direct effect on the matrix to disperse the biofilm.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing modified mutant yeast and the resulting yeast that can be used as a platform for terpene production. The method includes chemical mutagenesis to effect ergosterol dependent growth in yeast. Subsequently, these yeast are subjected to an erg9 knockout mutation to thereby produce ergosterol dependent growth/erg9 knockout mutation yeast cell lines. The resulting yeast are well suited for use in the production of terpenes.

Abstract: Magnet microstructure manipulation in the solid state by controlled application of a sufficient stress in a direction during high temperature annealing in a single-phase region of heat-treatable magnet alloys, e.g., alnico-type magnets is followed by magnetic annealing and draw annealing to improve coercivity and saturation magnetization properties. The solid-state process can be termed highly controlled abnormal grain growth (hereafter AGG) and will make aligned sintered anisotropic magnets that meet or exceed the magnetic properties of cast versions of the same alloy types.

Abstract: A system for determination of intraocular pressure includes: an intraocular pressure sensor; a light source illuminating the sensor with one or more wavelengths of light; and a detector that measures emitted light from the sensor. The sensor includes a substrate member, a spacer member, and a flexible membrane, which define a sealed cavity. The flexible membrane moves in response to intraocular pressure changes. A device for measuring intraocular pressure includes: the sensor; an anchoring member attached to the sensor for immobilizing the sensor in an eye; and a protective member attached to the anchoring member and covering the sensor to prevent contact between the flexible membrane and the eye. A method for determination of intraocular pressure includes: placing the sensor in an eye; illuminating, with a light source, the sensor with one or more wavelengths of light; and detecting, with a detector, a resultant light that contains information about intraocular pressure.

Abstract: A display device and an electronic apparatus are disclosed. The display device comprises: an image-display component, which generates an image light output, wherein at least one pixel light of the image light output has light polarization components of at least two polarization states or has a polarization light component of a polarization state and a non-polarization light component; and a polarization dependent image offset component, which receives the image light output coming from the image display component and deflects the polarization light components based on the polarization states to separate each of the at least one pixel light into at least two pixel lights, or deflects the polarization light component from the non-polarization light component to separate each of the at least one pixel light into at least two pixel lights.

Abstract: A head-mounted display apparatus and an optical display system are disclosed. The head-mounted display apparatus comprises: a display assembly, which outputs light of an image; a lens assembly, placed in front of the display assembly to enlarge the image and produce the first aberration of a first direction; and a planar optical assembly, placed between the display assembly and the lens assembly, wherein the planar optical assembly produces the second aberration of a second direction opposite to the first direction to correct the first aberration.

Abstract: A method for designing a channel estimation and data detection networks is provided herein. The problem of channel estimation for linear systems has effectively been solved—not the case for non-linear systems. A deep learning framework for channel estimation, data detection, and pilot signal design is described to address the nonlinearity in such systems.

Abstract: A photomultiplier containing a solid-state photoconductive film composed of amorphous selenium (a-Se) is provided. In the a-Se containing photomultiplier, a hole-blocking layer is provided that maximizes gain and maintains low dark conductivity. Also, the hole-blocking layer achieves reliable and repeatable impact ionization without irreversible breakdown. The hole-blocking layer is a non-insulating metal oxide having a dielectric constant (k) of greater than 10.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having the structure:

Abstract: A transmission line is disclosed which includes a first conductor, a second conductor, a composite disposed between the first conductor and the second conductor, the composite includes non-linear inclusions comprising one or more of non-linear dielectric and non-linear magnetic inclusions mixed in a matrix material, wherein the non-linear dielectric inclusions are selected from the group consisting of barium strontium titanate (BST), barium titanate, strontium titanate, barium zirconate titanate, lead zirconate titanate, lead titanate, lithium niobate, potassium niobate, lead scandium tantalate, strontium barium niobate, and combinations thereof, and the non-linear magnetic inclusions are selected from the group consisting of nickel zinc ferrite (NZF), manganese zinc ferrite, cobalt ferrite, manganese ferrite, zinc ferrite, nickel ferrite, and combinations thereof, wherein the non-linear inclusions by volume are about 25% NZF, about 10% BST/15% NZF, and about 15% BST/10% NZF, and wherein the first conductor,

Abstract: A field emitter array (FEA) vacuum transistor is disclosed which includes a substrate and a plurality of nanorods formed of a first polarity dopant on the substrate, wherein the dopant density is between about 1013 cm?3 to about 1015 cm?3.

Abstract: Composite composition comprising chitosan, tannin, and an active agent and methods of making and using same.

Abstract: Provided is a method of inhibiting protein kinase C zeta/protein kinase M zeta, including contacting a sample containing an isoform of protein kinase C zeta with a compound of formula: referred to as 1-naphthol-3,6,8-trisulphonic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In some embodiments, contacting the sample with the compound does not inhibit protein kinase C iota/lambda. In a specific example, the sample includes neural tissue, the isoform of protein kinase C zeta is protein kinase M zeta, and inhibiting includes reducing kinase activity and further includes diminishing long-term potentiation. In some embodiment, the method includes inhibiting glucose transport. Also provided is a method of affecting memory, including administering the compounds to a mammalian organism.

Abstract: Enzymes for depolymerizing lignin. The enzymes include dehydrogenases, ?-etherases, and glutathione lyases. The dehydrogenases can comprise one or more or LigD, LigO, LigN, and LigL. The ?-etherases can comprise one or more of LigE, LigF, LigP, and BaeA. The glutathione lyases can comprise any one or more of LigG and a number of non-stereospecific, optionally recombinant glutathione lyases derived from Sphingobium sp. SYK-6, Novosphingobium aromaticivorans, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus sanguinis, Phanerochaete chrysosporium, and other microorganisms. The enzymes can be combined in compositions and/or used in methods of processing lignin or other aromatic compounds in vitro.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for removing EPA regulated chemical species from industrial wastewater using green rust. The apparatus includes a green rust generator having an iron anode and a carbon cathode.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a resistive random-access memory (RRAM) based convolutional block including a complementary pair of RRAMs having a first RRAM and a second RRAM, a programming circuit coupled to the complementary pair of RRAMs, and a XNOR sense amplifier circuit coupled to the complementary pair of RRAMs. The programming circuit is configured to receive a kernel bit from a kernel matrix, program the first RRAM to at least one selected from a group consisting of a low resistive state (LRS) and a high resistive state (HRS) based on the kernel bit, and program the second RRAM to other of the LRS and the HRS. The XNOR sense amplifier circuit is configured to receive an input bit from an input matrix, perform a XNOR operation between the input bit and the kernel bit read from the complementary pair of RRAMs, and output a XNOR output based on the XNOR operation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to unimolecular core-shell nanoparticle, nanoclusters thereof, and platelet biomimetic nanoclusters thereof. The disclosed compositions are useful for treating a subject with a disease or condition, such as a cardiovascular disease. In a further aspect, the cardiovascular disease can be a vascular stenosis or restenosis. Also described herein are methods of making and using the unimolecular core-shell nanoparticle, nanoclusters thereof, and platelet biomimetic nanoclusters thereof. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a Molecular Cell Diary System (MCDS), which allows identification of the history of somatic alterations in the cell. MCDS comprises one or more combinations of a DNA cutter and a DNA writer expressed under the control of a promoter controlled a cellular event of interest. The DNA cutter and the DNA writer are in a combination are co-expressed when an even of interest occurs. The DNA cutter creates double strand breaks (DSB) in a target DNA in a sequence specific manner and the DNA writer incorporates DNA sequences in the DSB. The endogenous DNA repair machinery synthesizes repairs the DSB. As such, the combination of the DNA cutter and the DNA writer modifies the target DNA and leaves “marks” of the occurrence of the cellular event of interest. These marks are sequenced and the cellular event history of the cell is deciphered.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for conditioning and adapting an individual to real-world environments through computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensory complexity of one or more features of the simulation wherein the human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments.

Abstract: A method of detecting the presence of a prostate cancer in a human subject comprising the steps of (a) obtaining a histologically normal prostate tissue sample from the patient and (b) quantifying the epithelial thickness or gland lumen roundness of the tissue, wherein an increase in epithelial thickness or a decrease in gland lumen roundness indicates the presence of prostate cancer or a prostate cancer field defect.