Abstract: The present application provides a method of fabricating a thin film transistor. The method includes selecting a nano-structure material having a monotonic relationship between a threshold voltage and a channel length when the nano-structure material is formed as a channel part in a thin film transistor; forming an active layer using the nano-structure material; determining a nominal channel length of a channel part of the thin film transistor based on the monotonic relationship and a reference threshold voltage so that the thin film transistor is formed to have a nominal threshold voltage; and forming a source electrode and a drain electrode thereby forming the channel part in the active layer having the nominal channel length.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an IgG-binding peptide comprising a ligand capable of binding to a radioactive metal nuclide, an IgG-binding peptide labeled with a radioactive metal nuclide, a conjugate of the IgG-binding peptide and IgG, and a radionuclide imaging agent or a diagnostic agent for cancer comprising the IgG-binding peptide or the conjugate, etc.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for inducing human primordial germ cell-like (PGC-like) cells from human pluripotent stem cells, with high efficiency and high reproducibility, and a cell surface marker for identifying human PGC-like cells. In particular, the invention provides a method for producing a human PGC-like cell from a human pluripotent stem cell, includes a step of producing a mesoderm-like cell by culturing a human pluripotent stem cell in a culture medium comprising activin A and a GSK3? inhibitor, and a step of culturing the mesoderm-like cell in a culture medium containing BMP. The invention also provides a method for producing an isolated human PGC-like cell, which includes the aforementioned two steps and the additional step of selecting a cell positive to at least one cell surface marker selected from the group consisting of PECAM (CD31), INTEGRINa6 (CD49f), INTEGRIN?3 (CD61), KIT (CD117), EpCAM, PODOPLANIN and TRA1-81.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for enhancing growth and useful substances of leafy vegetables by using environmental stress. The environmental stress may include a low temperature stress, a light stress, and a combination thereof.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for dismantling a solar cell module for recycling comprises the steps of: providing a silicon solar cell module in which a silicon solar cell element and one side of glass are bonded together by a sealing agent and a transparent conductive material layer is coated between the side of the glass and the sealing agent; applying a high voltage between the transparent conductive material layer and the other side of the glass; and separating the glass and sealing agent by exposing the silicon solar cell module having the transparent conductive material layer discolored by application of the high voltage to a moisture environment.

Abstract: P2Y1 receptor and an antagonist thereof are used in anti-depression and/or anti-anxiety disorder. It has been verified through experimental studies that the P2Y1 receptor can be used for screening for a medicine of anti-depression and/or anti-anxiety disorder, and also used for screening for depression and/or anxiety disorder, and for early warning of depression and/or anxiety disorder; and the antagonist of P2Y1 receptor has anti-depression and anti-anxiety effects which can be used to prepare a medicine of anti-depression and/or anti-anxiety disorder.

Abstract: Light Sheet Theta (LS-?) Microscopy achieves large sample imaging capabilities without affecting the imaging depth or the image quality. An optical layout places a detection objective normal to the sample surface, while placing the illumination objectives that generate light sheets at an angle (theta) significantly smaller than 90 degrees. In this configuration, the light sheets enter from same side of the sample as the detection objective. The intersection of the light-sheet and the detection focal plane results in a line illumination-detection profile that is discriminated by a camera.

Abstract: Ester derivatives of sobetirome with enhanced CNS distribution are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition and method for a therapeutic treatment that is able to combat neuroinflammation caused by diseases and disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and traumatic brain injury. The class of urea compounds acts by blocking at targeted receptors in the brain that contribute to the increase in inflammation. Combinations of receptors, H1 receptor, H2 receptor, dopamine transporter (DAT), and/or 5HT3C receptor, are individually and/or collectively inhibited by the same compositions of the present disclosure, and this ability leads to a decrease in brain edema. The DAT inhibitory effects additionally maintains dopamine levels in a patient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a visual story generation method and apparatus for generating a story from a plurality of images by using a deep learning network. The visual story generation method includes: extracting features from a plurality of respective images by using the first extraction unit of a deep learning network; generating the structure of a story based on the overall feature of the plurality of images by using the second extraction unit of the deep learning network; and generating the story by using outputs of the first and second extraction units.

Abstract: A mobile phone-based dark field microscope (MDFM) apparatus suitable for quantifying nanoparticle signals is provided. The MDFM apparatus includes an electrically operated light source, a dark-field condenser, a slide housing configured to receive an analytical slide, and an adapter housing configured to receive an objective lens and receive a portable electronic communication device. The slide housing positions the analytical slide between the objective lens and the dark-field condenser. The adapter housing registers the objective lens with a camera lens of the portable electronic communication device. A method for performing a biological quantitative study using the dark-field microscope apparatus is further provided.

Abstract: A multi-layered lens comprises a plurality of metasurface layers. At least some layers of the plurality of metasurface layers include features that exhibit angular phase controls. The angular phases of the at least some layers cause an angular aberration correction or an angle convergence that focuses light onto a focal point regardless of angles of incidence.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, methods, and systems for monitoring the position of a subjects head and/or provide instruction to bring the subject's head into a desired position, to perform a desired movement, or a series of head positions and/or movements.

Abstract: A method of making a structural lightweight and thermal insulating concrete is described. The concrete has a coarse aggregate partly replaced by recycled plastic pieces. This enables the concrete to maintain a high compressive strength, low thermal conductivity, and low weight, while providing a use for waste plastic. The waste plastic pieces may comprise polyethylene in the form of flakes, fibers, or granules. Due to its low unit weight, adequate compressive strength and high thermal resistance the developed concrete can be used as a structural lightweight and thermal insulating concrete. The use of this concrete leads to economic and environmental benefits.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to collect a plurality of microscopic objects dispersed in a liquid by light irradiation, and also trap them. A collecting device for bacteria collects a plurality of bacteria dispersed in a sample liquid. The collecting device is provided with a laser beam source that emits laser beam and a honeycomb polymer film constituted so as to be able to hold the liquid. Walls prescribing pores for trapping the plurality of bacteria dispersed in the liquid are formed on the honeycomb polymer film, and also a thin film that includes a material for converting light from the laser beam source to heat is formed on the honeycomb polymer film. The thin film heats the liquid of the sample through the conversion of the laser beam from the laser beam source to heat, thereby causing a convection in the liquid.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel sPD-1 variant—Fc fusion proteins.

Abstract: A method of measuring a concentration of NO2 in a gaseous mixture using a multimode laser beam that covers a tunable spectral range with a width of no more than 5 nm, wherein the multimode laser beam provides a high resolution transmittance spectrum at an absorption cross section of NO2 molecules, and a system for measuring the concentration of NO2 in the gaseous mixture. Various combinations of embodiments of the system and the method are provided.

Abstract: A heterogeneous material (e.g., a metal-organic framework or “MOF”) is useful for removing heavy metals from a liquid (e.g., water). The heterogeneous material may incorporate a group 16-containing heterocycle supported on solid media. Thiophene-containing MOFs, such as ATF-1 and DUT-67, may be used to remove lead from water. It is postulated that the metal is adsorbed via non-covalent interactions. The systems and methods described herein may also be applicable to other heavy metals. Thus, the applications are not limited to drinking water purification. Instead, the systems and methods may be used for a broad variety of other applications, such as nuclear waste remediation.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for transmitting and receiving data in a wireless communication network. Apparatus for transmitting data in a wireless communication network comprises a real modulation branch for modulating a first segment of a bit sequence to obtain a real modulated signal, a complex modulation branch for modulating a second segment of the bit sequence to obtain a complex modulated signal, a signal dividing unit configured to divide the bit sequence into a plurality of alternating first segments and second segments, and to send the first segments and the second segments to the real modulation branch and the complex modulation branch respectively, and a transmitter configured to transmit the real and complex modulated signals. Apparatus and methods are also disclosed for demultiplexing a plurality of data streams, using wide linear zero forcing with successive interference cancellation.

Abstract: An integrated hole sealing, device includes a capsule plug, an outer capsule having a first hole site, an inner capsule having a second hole site, a capsule water injection pipe, a borehole water injection pipe and a tapered plug. Two ends of the outer capsule and the inner capsule are respectively fixed on the capsule plug and the tapered plug. The capsule plug, the tapered plug, the outer capsule and the inner capsule form a closed hollow cylindrical cavity. A middle part of the inner capsule is a hollow pipeline, and two ends thereof respectively correspond to the first and second hole sites. The borehole water injection pipe passes through the hollow cylindrical cavity. A part, located in the hollow cylindrical cavity, of the borehole water injection pipe is telescopically wound outside the inner capsule. The capsule water injection pipe passes through the capsule plug and extends into the hollow cylindrical cavity.