Abstract: Systems and methods for three-dimensional fluorescence polarization excitation that generates maps of positions and orientation of fluorescent molecules in three or more dimensions are disclosed.

Abstract: Vaccines that elicit broadly protective anti-influenza antibodies. Some vaccines comprise nanoparticles that display HA trimers from influenza virus on their surface. The nanoparticles are fusion proteins comprising a monomeric subunit (e.g., ferritin) joined to the stem region of an influenza HA protein. The fusion proteins self-assemble to form the HA-displaying nanoparticles. The vaccines comprise only the stem region of an influenza HA protein joined to a trimerization domain. Also provided are fusion proteins, and nucleic acid molecules encoding such proteins, and assays using nanoparticles of the invention to detect anti-influenza antibodies.

Abstract: Provided are methods of transducing hair cells of the inner ear in a subject comprising administering to the subject an adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a capsid comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein the AAV vector further comprises a heterologous nucleic acid sequence. Additionally, methods of treating, preventing, or inhibiting a cochlear disorder or balance disorder in a subject comprising administering the AAV vector to the subject are provided.

Abstract: Provided are methods of preparing an enriched population of T cells having antigenic specificity for a target antigen. The method may comprise isolating T cells from a blood sample of a patient; selecting the isolated T cells which have a gene expression profile; and separating the selected T cells from the unselected cells. The separated selected T cells provide an enriched population of T cells having antigenic specificity for the target antigen. Methods of isolating a TCR, preparing a population of cells that express a TCR, isolated TCRs, isolated populations of cells, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treating or preventing a condition in a mammal are also provided.

Abstract: This invention concerns imageable, radiopaque embolic beads, which are particularly useful for monitoring embolization procedures. The beads comprise iodine containing compounds which are covalently incorporated into the polymer network of a preformed hydrogel bead. The beads are prepared by activating pre-formed hydrogel beads towards nucleophilic attack and then covalently attaching iodinated compounds into the polymer network. The radiopaque beads may be loaded with chemotherapeutic agents and used in methods of embolizing hyperplastic tissue or solid tumors.

Abstract: A system for administering transcranial magnetic stimulation to a subject is provided. The system includes a coil a controller, and a high-power switching module. The controller is configured to generate low voltage control signals for administering a treatment protocol via the coil. The high-power switching module is configured to generate a high voltage current delivered to the coil based on the low voltage control signals. In some embodiments, the high-power switching module includes a printed circuit board used to reduce intrinsic resistance and parasitic capacitance of the circuit such that the current delivered to the coil over a sequence of bursts remains stable. A new protocol for administering transcranial magnetic stimulation, referred to as high-density Theta Burst Stimulation (hdTBS), utilizes a pulse frequency of at least 40 Hz and a number of pulses per burst of four or greater.

Abstract: Metapneumovirus (HMPV) F ectodomain trimers stabilized in a prefusion or postfusion conformation, nucleic acid molecules and vectors encoding these proteins, and methods of their use and production are disclosed. In several embodiments, the HMPV F ectodomain trimers and/or nucleic acid molecules can be used to generate an immune response to HMPV in a subject. In additional embodiments, the therapeutically effective amount of the HMPV F ectodomain trimers and/or nucleic acid molecules can be administered to a subject in a method of treating or preventing HMPV infection.

Abstract: Disclosed are nanostructures comprising a ribonucleic acid (RNA) scaffold comprising a hexameric tetrahedral core. The tetrahedral core may comprise four hexameric RNA nanorings linked together. Related pharmaceutical compositions, methods of modulating the expression of a target gene in a mammal, methods of treating or preventing a disease in a mammal, and methods of producing a hexameric tetrahedral RNA nanostructure are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an isolated or purified T cell receptor (TCR) having antigenic specificity for mutated Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS) presented in the context of an HLA-Cw*0802 molecule. Related polypeptides and proteins, as well as related nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, populations of cells, and pharmaceutical compositions are also provided. Also disclosed are methods of detecting the presence of cancer in a mammal and methods of treating or preventing cancer in a mammal.

Abstract: This disclosure provides novel anionic amphiphilic ?-hairpin peptides that self-assemble under appropriate conditions to form a reversible gel-sol hydrogel that can be used, for example, to readily deliver protein therapeutics and cells by injection to a target location in a subject.

Abstract: Closed-ended, linear, duplex (CELiD) DNA molecules, recombinant AAV (rAAV), particles comprising CELiD DNA, methods of making such molecules and particles, and therapeutic applications of such particles.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of increasing the efficacy of a T cell therapy in a patient in need thereof. The invention includes a method of conditioning a patient prior to a T cell therapy, wherein the conditioning involves administering a combination of cyclophosphamide and fludarabine.

Abstract: Disclosed are isolated or purified T cell receptors (TCRs), wherein the TCRs have antigenic specificity for a mutated RAS amino acid sequence presented by a human leukocyte antigen (HLA) Class II molecule. Related polypeptides and proteins, as well as related nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, populations of cells, and pharmaceutical compositions are also provided. Also disclosed are methods of detecting the presence of cancer in a mammal and methods of treating or preventing cancer in a mammal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating a tumor in a subject, including administering to the subject one or more miRNA nucleic acids or variants (such as mimics or mimetics) thereof with altered expression in the tumor. Also disclosed herein are compositions including one or more miRNA nucleic acids. In some examples, the miRNA nucleic acids are modified miRNAs, for example, and miRNA nucleic acid including one or more modified nucleotides and/or a 5?-end and/or 3?-end modification. In particular examples, the modified miRNA nucleic acid is an miR-30a nucleic acid. Further disclosed herein are methods of diagnosing a subject as having a tumor with altered expression of one or more miRNA nucleic acids. In some embodiments, the methods include detecting expression of one or more miRNAs in a sample from the subject and comparing the expression in the sample from the subject to a control.

Abstract: A method is provided for non-invasively predicting characteristics of one or more cells and cell derivatives. The method includes training a machine learning model using at least one of a plurality of training cell images representing a plurality of cells and data identifying characteristics for the plurality of cells. The method further includes receiving at least one test cell image representing at least one test cell being evaluated, the at least one test cell image being acquired noninvasively and based on absorbance as an absolute measure of light, and providing the at least one test cell image to the trained machine learning model. Using machine learning based on the trained machine learning model, characteristics of the at least one test cell are predicted. The method further includes generating, by the trained machine learning model, release criteria for clinical preparations of cells based on the predicted characteristics of the at least one test cell.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a compound that inhibits c-Abl tyrosine kinase (also referred to herein as “c-Abl”). The compound embodiments described herein are novel c-Abl inhibitors that can bind to c-Abl at an allosteric site and inhibit its activity in various pathways. The compound embodiments also are capable of crossing the blood brain barrier and therefore are useful in inhibiting c-Abl activity as it affects pathways and/or proteins in the brain. The compound embodiments described herein are effective therapeutic agents for treating diseases involving c-Abl, such as cancers, motor neuron diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. Also disclosed herein are embodiments of methods for making and using the c-Abl inhibitory compound embodiments.

Abstract: In embodiments of the invention, the invention provides a method for distinguishing between lymphoma types based on gene expression measurements. In embodiments, the invention distinguishes between PMBCL and DLBCL based on gene expression signatures, and can further distinguish between DLBCL subtypes. In embodiments of the invention, the distinctions are used in methods of treatment.

Abstract: Genetically modified compositions, such as non-viral vectors and T cells, for treating cancer are disclosed. Also disclosed are the methods of making and using the genetically modified compositions in treating cancer.

Abstract: Genetically modified compositions, such as non-viral vectors and T cells, for treating cancer are disclosed. Also disclosed are the methods of making and using the genetically modified compositions in treating cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, X1, X2, X2?, X3, X4, ring A, m, n, and o are as described herein. The compound of formula (I) is useful for treating a disorder associated with androgen receptor malfunction, such as a hyperproliferative disorder, in a subject in need thereof.