Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for using fixed biological samples in partition-based assays. In at least one embodiment, the disclosure provides a composition comprising a fixed biological sample and an un-fixing agent contained in a partition, such as a discrete droplet. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides un-fixing agent compounds capable of catalytically cleaving crosslinks in fixed biological samples, particularly crosslinked nucleic acids, such as RNA.

Abstract: A system and method for providing virtual items to users of an online game operated in a virtual space. Multiple users may participate in affiliations or alliances of discrete groups of users in an online game and may access the online game through client computing platforms associated with the users. The affiliations may have affiliation game units associated with affiliations which provide a benefit to the members of the online game. Affiliation members may cumulatively obtain affiliation game units and/or upgrade affiliation game units by providing one or more virtual items. Upgrading affiliation game units may require the cooperation of multiple members of the affiliation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for using a robotic surgical system comprising a GUI and a robotic arm.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a passenger compartment. The passenger compartment includes an upper region and a lower region. The passenger compartment also includes a floor. A plurality of track assemblies are positioned on the floor and extend along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Each of the plurality of track assemblies includes a first rail assembly and a second rail assembly. Ductwork is positioned between adjacent track assemblies of the plurality of track assemblies. The plurality of track assemblies and the ductwork are coupled together as a floor panel such that installation of the floor panel within the passenger compartment results in a simultaneous installation of the plurality of track assemblies and the ductwork.

Abstract: A method used in forming a memory array comprising strings of memory cells comprises forming a stack comprising vertically-alternating different-composition first tiers and second tiers. The stack comprises lower channel-material strings extending through the first tiers and the second tiers. Conductive masses are formed that comprise at least one of conductively-doped semiconductive material or conductive metal material. Individual of the conductive masses are atop and directly electrically coupled to individual of the lower channel-material strings. Upper channel-material strings of select-gate transistors are formed directly above the stack. Individual of the upper channel-material strings are directly above and directly electrically coupled to individual of the conductive masses. Other embodiments, including structure, are disclosed.

Abstract: A seating assembly includes a seatback coupled to a support surface. A seat is movably coupled to the seatback such that the seat is pivotable relative to the seatback. The seat is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. A work surface is movably coupled to an underside of the seat.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a passenger compartment. The passenger compartment includes an upper region and a lower region. The passenger compartment also includes a floor. A plurality of track assemblies are positioned on the floor and extend along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Each of the plurality of track assemblies includes a first rail assembly and a second rail assembly. Ductwork is positioned between adjacent track assemblies of the plurality of track assemblies. The plurality of track assemblies and the ductwork are coupled together as a floor panel such that installation of the floor panel within the passenger compartment results in a simultaneous installation of the plurality of track assemblies and the ductwork.

Abstract: Approaches presented herein provide systems and methods for a data platform to identify, evaluate, and map data for processing via one or more compute instances. The data platform may receive an instruction and retrieve data from a variety of remote data locations. The data may be processed, such as to label or file the data, and then streamed to a compute instance for further evaluation. The data platform may be used to provide a centralized system for managing system data that combine both legacy and modern storage solutions into a single integrated platform.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of preparing a fixed biological sample for use in an assay, wherein the method includes treatment of the sample with a low temperature active protease, optionally, in combination with an un-fixing reagent. The disclosure also provides assay methods, include partition-based methods, for fixed biological sample that use the low temperature protease treatment in combination with an un-fixing reagent. Kits comprising protease compositions, un-fixing agent compositions, and other assay reagents for use in the methods are also provided.

Abstract: Smart dental implant systems and methods for ambulatory dental care are provided. In some embodiments, the disclosed subject matter includes a crown, adapted to mimic a patient's anatomy and location of the smart dental implant system. The crown can include piezoelectric nanoparticles, disposed on a surface of the crown and adapted to generate electricity from a patient's oral motion. In some embodiments, the disclosed subject matter includes an abutment, coupled to the crown. The abutment can include an energy harvesting circuit, operationally coupled to the piezoelectric nanoparticles and adapted to harvest the electricity, and a micro LED array, operationally coupled to the energy harvesting circuit and adapted to photobiomodulate surrounding peri-implant soft tissue.

Abstract: A device inserted into a living body to generate an anticancer material is disclosed. The disclosed device comprises: an electric energy converter which receives an external signal to convert the external signal into electric energy; at least one electrode pair for causing electrolysis in a body fluid inside the living body by using the electric energy converted by the electric energy converter; and a light emitter for emitting light at a by-product produced by means of electrolysis by using the electric energy converted by the electric energy converter.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for preparing biological samples for spatial proteomic analysis, methods of determining a location of a protein analyte in a biological sample, and methods of determining a location of a protein analyte and a nucleic acid analyte in a biological sample.

Abstract: Enhanced inter-RAT communication operations are disclosed. In one aspect, a device may identify one or more trigger events for monitoring control signals of another network for inter-RAT procedures, such as monitoring for one or more synchronization signal blocks (SSBs). In another aspect, the device may perform a comparison of multiple SSBs. In another aspect, the device may identify one or more release conditions for releasing local settings data associated with a customized measurement gap. In another aspect, the device may send the local settings data to a server. In another aspect, the device may send an extended signaling message indicating a timing offset between network devices.

Abstract: A method for robotic assisted surgery. The method includes determining a first three-dimensional zone of movement according to a first surgical site of a patient in a single position. The method also includes determining a second three-dimensional zone of movement according to a second surgical site of the patient in the single position. The method also includes determining one or more instructions for actuating a robotic device according to the first three-dimensional zone and the second three-dimensional zone. The method also includes providing the one or more instructions to the robotic device.