Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for using a distributed ledger to control searching for information stored in a distributed storage system. The system comprises at least one apparatus, the system comprising: identifier storing means for causing, at least in part, an identifier to be stored in the distributed ledger, the identifier enabling a determination of where at least a portion of the information is stored in the distributed storage system in dependence on finding the identifier in the distributed ledger.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating pleuroperitoneal membrane cancers, and comprises: delivering disulfiram or a derivative thereof that is effective in amount in the treatment, into the pleura and/or the peritoneum of a test person that needs to be treated. The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical component comprising the disulfiram or the derivative thereof, and a reagent kit.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for automatic print analysis, the method comprising: receiving a first image wherein the first image shows one or more of: a latent print, a patent print, an impressed print, and an actual finger, palm, toe and/or foot; and wherein the first image includes characteristic features of at least one of a finger, a palm, a toe and a foot; creating an orientation field by estimating the orientation of one or more features in the first image, wherein the estimating comprises: applying an orientation operator to the first image, the orientation operator being based on a plurality of isotropic filters lying in quadrature.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for using a distributed ledger to control searching for information stored in a distributed storage system. The system comprises at least one apparatus, the system comprising: identifier storing means for causing, at least in part, an identifier to be stored in the distributed ledger, the identifier enabling a determination of where at least a portion of the information is stored in the distributed storage system in dependence on finding the identifier in the distributed ledger.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of di-aspirin (bis(2-carboxyphenyl)succinate) and its derivatives in the treatment of colon and colorectal cancer. It also relates to novel derivatives of di-aspirin and to a method of synthesis of the di-aspirin and its derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a probiotic microorganism at least partially coated with a poly glutamic acid, for example poly-?-glutamic acid (?-PGA). The invention also relates to an ingestible product comprising the probiotic microorganism at least partially coated with a poly glutamic acid and a method of making a probiotic microorganism at least partially coated with a poly glutamic acid. The invention also relates to a method of making poly-?-glutamic acid (?-PGA).

Abstract: A disulfiram formulation comprising disulfiram or a derivative thereof together with a component that increases the in vivo half life of the disulfiram or the derivative thereof, and methods and uses thereof. In particular, the disulfiram formulation is used with or without a separate copper formulation for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: An equine training aid for enabling a horse, pony, donkey or the like, particularly dressage or show horses, to adopt an optimum outline or profile. The training aid includes a self-centering, continuous loop portion (1), configured, during lunging or riding, to be in contact tension with the equine wherein the continuous loop portion (1) includes a front section (1a) and a rear section (1b) each of which are linked by a linker such as the form of rings (2a) and pivotal clips (2b). Each of the loop sections (1a) and (1b) additionally has two adjustment mechanisms (e.g. sliders; (3)) to allow each loop section to be lengthened or shortened and both ends of the rear section (1b) terminate in a safety loop (4) which allows rotation of the device to a limited extent and prevents the rear section of the loop portion (1b) from slipping down the hind legs of the equine when the device is being dismantled and removed from the equine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a probe adapted for use in retrieving blood clots from part of the blood circulatory systems, together with an associated device and method. The probe has a first end and a second end and each end is provide with an aperture therein. The aperture in the second end is adapted in use to be connected to a suction pump by a connection means. A channel provided passing from the aperture in the second end of the probe to the aperture in the first end of the probe. The probe has no moving parts and is of a suitable configuration to give rise, in use, to the creation of a sheer force in the form of a vortex around the first end of the probe.