Abstract: A computer-implemented method, system and computer program product for compressing video. A set of video frames is partitioned into two subsets of different types of frames, a first type and a second type. The first type of frames of videos is compressed to generate a first representation by a first stage encoder. The first representation is then decoded to reconstruct the first type of frames using a first stage decoder. The second type of frames of video is compressed to generate a second representation that only contains soft edge information by a second stage encoder. A generative model corresponding to a second stage decoder is then trained using the first representation and the reconstructed first type of frames by using a discriminator employed by a machine learning system. After training the generative model, it generates reconstructed first and second types of frames using the soft edge information.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to methods of monitoring an environment for the presence of a solvent by: (i) exposing the environment to a luminescent compound, where the relative luminescence emission intensity of the luminescent compound changes upon interaction with the solvent; and (ii) monitoring a change in the relative luminescence emission intensity of the luminescent compound, where the absence of the change indicates the absence of the solvent from the environment, and where the presence of the change indicates the presence of the solvent in the environment. The luminescent compounds include a phosphorous atom with one or more carboxyl groups, where the carboxyl groups are coordinated with one or more metallic ions (e.g., lanthanide ions and yttrium ions). The present disclosure also pertains to sensors for monitoring an environment for the presence of a solvent, where the sensors include one or more of the aforementioned luminescent compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising aligned fibers of electrospun PNIPAAm and poly (?-caprolactone) (PCL) (denoted PNIPAAm/PCL fibers). The PNIPAAm/PCL compositions enable enhanced growth and detachment of intact anisotropic cell sheets. The compositions do not require chemical modification or resource-intensive techniques, thus saving time and expense, and have the potential to generate tissue-specific, aligned cell sheets for transplant studies.

Abstract: The present invention includes a composition and method of modulating a dysregulated gut-derived inflammation following a thermal injury comprising: identifying a mammal in need of treatment for the dysregulated gut-derived inflammation following the thermal injury; and providing the mammal with a recombinant Cystatin 9 (CST9) and Cystatin C (CSTC) in a synergistic amount sufficient to restrain or prevent a life-threatening, unrestrained systemic dysregulated gut-derived inflammation in the mammal caused by the thermal injury.

Abstract: A novel high torque density double stator permanent magnet electric machine is provided. An outer stator is provided which has complex teeth and optionally can have windings every tooth or every other tooth. A rotor is provided having a plurality of magnet receivers, each with a complex topology. Magnets are provided in the rotor which are tangentially magnetized with alternating polarities and a complex topology to increase torque density. An inner stator is provided having a plurality of teeth with complex topologies. Windings are provided around every tooth or every other tooth, alternatively. Air-gaps are provided between the outer stator and the rotor and between the rotor and inner stator. The air-gap between the inner stator and the rotor is smaller than the air-gap between the outer stator and the rotor. A lower current density in certain windings improves thermal response without comprising average torque.

Abstract: Provided herein are split reporter systems for detecting poly-ADP ribose polymerase activity in living systems. In some aspects, the split reporter systems comprise a first fusion protein comprising a first fragment of a reporter protein functionally linked to a first poly-ADP ribose binding moiety; and a second fusion protein comprising a second fragment of the reporter protein functionally linked to a second poly-ADP ribose binding moiety wherein the first and second fragments of the reporter protein are each non-functional and capable of recombining, optionally in the presence of a substrate, to form a functional reporter protein capable of producing a detectable signal. Also provided are methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide compositions and methods for detecting, isolating, depleting, and/or purifying cells, including polypeptides, including chimeric polypeptides, useful in such methods. Various chimeric polypeptides are disclosed, along with use of such polypeptides as selection markers, transduction markers, and/or safety switches. Also disclosed are cells, including therapeutic cells such as T cells, NK cells, NKT cells, and iPSCs, comprising polynucleotides encoding one or more chimeric polypeptides.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to methods for treating a subject having pancreatic cancer. Certain aspects relate to treatment with cancer immunotherapy, including immune checkpoint blockade therapy. In some cases, a subject has been determined to have or to have had an inflammatory condition, such as pancreatitis. Further aspects relate to methods for identifying a subject as a candidate for an immune checkpoint blockade therapy.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include methods and compositions related to targeting of HLA-G-expressing cells with particular engineered receptors. In specific embodiments, NK cells are specifically engineered to bind HLA-G using particular chimeric antigen receptor constructs. In certain embodiments, vectors that express the HLA-G-targeting CARs also express particular a suicide gene and/or one or more particular cytokines.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for detection and quantification of human papilloma virus (HPV) DNA. Aspects of the disclosure are directed to detection of HPV DNA from cell-free biological samples (e.g., serum, plasma). Disclosed are methods for detecting and quantifying HPV DNA from one or more high-risk types including HPV16, HPV18, HPV31, HPV33, HPV35, HPV39, HPV45, HPV51, HPV52, HPV58, HPV59, HPV56, and HPV68. The present disclosure includes compositions (e.g., primers, probes) useful for amplification and detection of HPV DNA.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure encompass systems, methods, and compositions for producing exosomes from mesenchymal stem cells and, optionally, loading said exosomes with one or more therapeutic agents. The systems, methods, and compositions may occur in an automated cell expansion system that allows for controllable parameters and from which cells and exosomes may be harvested at one or more times as part of a particular regimen. The exosomes may be loaded with one or more therapeutic agents using electroporation. In specific aspects, the exosomes may be provided to an individual in need thereof, including in some cases where the individual in need thereof is an individual having a medical disorder for which the exosomes would be therapeutic.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions which shown preferential targeting or delivery of a nucleic acid composition to a particular organ. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a steroid or sterol, an ionizable cationic lipid, a phospholipid, a PEG lipid, and a permanently cationic lipid which may be used to deliver a nucleic acid.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions which shown preferential targeting or delivery of a nucleic acid composition to a particular organ. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a steroid or sterol, an ionizable cationic lipid, a phospholipid, a PEG lipid, and a permanently cationic lipid which may be used to deliver a nucleic acid.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for estimating one or more downhole qualities of a drilling apparatus by obtaining axial acceleration data. The axial acceleration data may be acquired by measuring an axial acceleration of a bottom hole assembly. The axial acceleration may then be used to estimate one or more of a downward weight on a drill bit of the drilling apparatus or a rate of penetration of the drill bit.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to the following novel fendiline derivatives, and the preparation and use thereof: Formula I (I) and Formula II (II)

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide a system, method, and computer program product for providing a patient dashboard system in a patient care setting. The patient dashboard system collects and stores patient data from a variety of sources. The collected patient data is filtered, analyzed, and displayed. The patient dashboard system displays patient data that is relevant to the treatment of the patient, including recommended medical actions and pertinent positives and pertinent negatives.

Abstract: A method (of treating a patient who has tinnitus) includes: providing to the patient a series of tones including at least a single tone which is at least a half-octave outside a tinnitus frequency of the patient; and applying vagus nerve stimulation to the patient to induce a period of plasticity in a cortex of the patient that is transitory and that represents a transitory opportunity for learning to occur; and wherein the at least a single tone occurs during the transitory opportunity for learning.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for determining and improving the likelihood of response and/or determining and decreasing the likelihood of toxicity to a cellular therapy using metabolomics. Embodiments of the disclosure include methods for measuring certain metabolites in biological samples of an individual for determining whether the individual has a responder or non-responder phenotype to the cellular therapy or to a toxicity of the cellular therapy. Embodiments also include compositions for increasing the response to a cellular therapy or decreasing toxicities associated with a cellular therapy. Embodiments also show that plasma metabolomics correlate with efficacy and toxicities associated with CAR-T therapy towards a cancer. The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for predicting a subject's response to a CAR T-cell therapy, by analyzing the plasma metabolomics of the subject.

Abstract: Disclosures herein are directed to antibodies and epitope binding agents that specifically bind to the extracellular domain of Patched-1 and compositions thereof for use in clinical and non-clinical applications. Also provided are methods to treat and/or prevent Hedgehog pathway related disorders.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to liquid and substantially solid film compositions for storage, transport, and administration of parvovirus and parvovirus vectors, including adeno-associated vims (AAV) vectors, without the use of ultralow temperatures. Provided are compositions capable of long-term storage of AAV vectors at ambient temperatures. Also disclosed are injectable compositions comprising AAV vectors, as well as methods for formulation and administration of such compositions.