Abstract: The present invention discloses a human-derived insecticidal gene and insecticidal peptide encoded by the same and application thereof. The nucleotide sequence of the human-derived insecticidal gene is as represented by SEQ ID NO.1. The amino acid sequence of the insecticidal peptide encoded by this gene is as represented by SEQ ID NO.2. The insecticidal peptide may be expressed through prokaryotic system. The primary culture has binding activity to Cnaphalocrocis medinalis midgut peritrophic membrane specific receptor BBMV. It is obtained without animal immunization and has a short production cycle and a small amino acid sequence. It is suitable for in vitro mass production and may lower the safety risks resulting from wide use of existing Bt toxins and even might substitute Bt to biologically control agricultural pests in the future. It has important scientific and practical significance to reducing the use of insecticides.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprises a detergent adjunct ingredient and two or more enzymes. The use of two or more enzymes for releasing or removing soil or stains from an item and a cleaning or laundering method are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a porous nanostructure of a known characteristics and a fragment of nucleic acid having a known sequence. Methods of use of the compositions were also provided, for example in DNA amplification, detection, and DNA sequencing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nanostructures having low-density and porous coatings that surround or are associated with at least one core nanoparticles. The structures are capable of carrying or associating with at least one payload within or on the surface of the nanostructures so that the structures can be used in applications such as medical diagnosis or therapeutic treatment.

Abstract: The present invention comprises compounds of Formula I. wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, and R9 are defined in the specification. The invention also comprises a method of treating or ameliorating a syndrome, disorder or disease, wherein said syndrome, disorder or disease is rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis. The invention also comprises a method of modulating ROR?t activity in a mammal by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of claim 1.

Abstract: The invention provides recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful for providing efficient transgene sub-cellular localization of proteins in transgenic plants. Recombinant DNA molecules and constructs for conferring herbicide tolerance or resistance to plants are further provided, as well as plants exhibiting herbicide tolerance and methods for producing or utilizing such plants.

Abstract: A magnetic rack includes a bottom plate; a top plate mounted onto the bottom plate, the top plate having therein a first plurality of tube holes for retaining one or more tubes, each tube hole having an opening and a supporting wall extending from the opening between the top plate and the bottom plate; and a second plurality of magnetic assemblies distributed between at least a portion of the first plurality of tube holes, each magnetic assembly being configured to produce a magnetic field in one or more tube holes adjacent thereto.

Abstract: Disclosed are a non-oriented electrical steel plate with low iron loss and high magnetic conductivity and a manufacturing process therefor. The casting blank of the steel plate comprises the following components: Si: 0.1-2.0 wt %, Al: 0.1-1.0 wt %, Mn: 0.10-1.0 wt %, C: ?0.005 wt %, P: ?0.2 wt %, S: ?0.005 wt %, N: ?0.005 wt %, the balance being Fe and unavoidable impurities. The magnetic conductivity of the steel plate meets the following relationship formula: ?10+?13+?15?13982?586.5P15/50; ?10+?13+?15?10000, wherein P15/50 is the iron loss at a magnetic induction intensity of 1.5 T at 50 Hz; ?10, ?13, and ?15 are relative magnetic conductivities at induction intensities of 1.0 T, 1.3 T, and 1.5 T at 50 Hz, respectively. The steel plate can be used for manufacturing highly effective and ultra-highly effective electric motors.

Abstract: A semiconductor device with thick bottom metal comprises a semiconductor chip covered with a top plastic package layer at its front surface and a back metal layer at its back surface, the top plastic package layer surrounds sidewalls of the metal bumps with a top surface of the metal bumps exposing from the top plastic package layer, a die paddle for the semiconductor chip to mount thereon and a plastic package body.

Abstract: The present invention comprises compounds of Formula I. wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, and R9 are defined in the specification. The invention also comprises a method of treating or ameliorating a syndrome, disorder or disease, wherein said syndrome, disorder or disease is rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis. The invention also comprises a method of modulating ROR?t activity in a mammal by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of claim 1.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a human-derived insecticidal gene and insecticidal peptide encoded by the same and application thereof. The nucleotide sequence of the human-derived insecticidal gene is as represented by SEQ ID NO.1. The amino acid sequence of the insecticidal peptide encoded by this gene is as represented by SEQ ID NO.2. The insecticidal peptide may be expressed through prokaryotic system. The primary culture has binding activity to Cnaphalocrocis medinalis midgut peritrophic membrane specific receptor BBMV. It is obtained without animal immunization and has a short production cycle and a small amino acid sequence. It is suitable for in vitro mass production and may lower the safety risks resulting from wide use of existing Bt toxins and even might substitute Bt to biologically control agricultural pests in the future. It has important scientific and practical significance to reducing the use of insecticides.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for introducing an exogenous DNA by overcoming the restriction modification barrier of the target bacterium. The method includes the steps of 1) co-expressing all DNA-methyltransferase-encoding genes in the genome of the target bacterium in E. coli in which the restriction modification system thereof has been deleted to obtain a recombinant bacterium A, 2) introducing an exogenous DNA molecule into the recombinant bacterium A for in vivo modification so as to obtain a methylation-modified exogenous DNA molecule, and 3) introducing the methylation-modified exogenous DNA molecule into the target bacterium.

Abstract: A magnetic rack includes a bottom plate; a top plate mounted onto the bottom plate, the top plate having therein a first plurality of tube holes for retaining one or more tubes, each tube hole having an opening and a supporting wall extending from the opening between the top plate and the bottom plate; and a second plurality of magnetic assemblies distributed between at least a portion of the first plurality of tube holes, each magnetic assembly being configured to produce a magnetic field in one or more tube holes adjacent thereto.

Abstract: The invention provides a micro-organ composite which comprises a core group of cells and an outer layer of cells, wherein the cells of the core group are mesenchymal cells and the cells of the outer layer are epithelial cells or wherein the cells of the core group are epithelial cells and the cells of the outer layer are mesenchymal cells, and wherein the core group of cells is at least partially encapsulated by the outer layer of cells.

Abstract: A tin-containing magnesium-aluminum-manganese (Mg—Al—Mn) based alloy that provides a desired combination of strength and ductility so as to be particularly suited for structural applications. The alloy includes magnesium, aluminum, and manganese in combination and about 0.5% to about 3.5% tin. The tin addition improves strength without substantial loss of ductility.

Abstract: A nanocomposition for modulating cell behaviors and methods of uses thereof. The nanocomposition comprises a nanostructure comprising at least one nanoparticle and at least one cell-modulating agent operably linked to the nanostructure. The cell-modulating agent can interact with a molecule on the surface of a cell, wherein the interaction between the cell-modulating agent and the molecule modulates a behavior of the cell, or purify and concentrate a cell population.

Abstract: Integrated systems are provided for the production of higher hydrocarbon compositions, for example liquid hydrocarbon compositions, from methane using an oxidative coupling of methane system to convert methane to ethylene, followed by conversion of ethylene to selectable higher hydrocarbon products. Integrated systems and processes are provided that process methane through to these higher hydrocarbon products.

Abstract: Integrated systems are provided for the production of higher hydrocarbon compositions, for example liquid hydrocarbon compositions, from methane using an oxidative coupling of methane system to convert methane to ethylene, followed by conversion of ethylene to selectable higher hydrocarbon products. Integrated systems and processes are provided that process methane through to these higher hydrocarbon products.

Abstract: An example whipstock assembly includes a whipstock providing a ramped surface and a longitudinal groove defined in the ramped surface. A lead mill is coupled to the whipstock with a shear fastener that provides resilience against premature shearing under torsional loads between the lead mill and the whipstock, while providing susceptibility to shearing under a predetermined axial load.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a handover method based on a cognitive technology. At least two working areas such as a Primary Working Area (PWA) and a Secondary Working Area (SWA), a RRM and a HOC are configured both in User Equipment (UE) and in a Base Station (BS); after receiving a handover request, according to the current radio environments, the PWA of the BS makes a handover negotiation with the neighboring BSs or with the neighboring BSs and the UE requesting handover, determines the communication parameters satisfying the handover request, and sends the determined communication parameters to the SWA of the BS and the SWA of the UE; the SWA of the BS and the SWA of the UE configure said communication parameters and notify the RRM of the BS after the configuration is finished; the RRM of the BS instructs the HOC of the BS and the HOC of the UE to activate the respective SWAs, and to perform the handover according to the communication parameters configured by the SWA.