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: 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: 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.