Abstract: Provided herein are acyclic oxazepinyl compounds useful in the treatment on cancers.

Abstract: Methods for detecting the presence of a pathogen infection are described. In particular, this document provides a method of detecting target nucleic acids, such as pathogen-specific RNA, in a biological sample obtained from a subject, where the method comprises using one or more toehold switch sensors and an isothermal amplification step to detect the target nucleic acid. Methods specific for detecting and identify the presence of a virus such as Zika virus are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain substituted AHR agonist compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and to methods of using the compounds to treat immune-mediated diseases.

Abstract: A graphical user interface for displaying an electronic medical record associated with a patient is provided. The graphical user interface may include an area configured to display patient information, which may include at least a name of the patient. The graphical user interface may also include an indicator displayed in association with the name of the patient. The indicator may include information specifying that the patient is potentially eligible for one or more trials, the patient is participating in one or more trials, or the patient has completed one or more trials.

Abstract: Provided herein are synthetic nucleic acid molecules and methods of using such synthetic nucleic acid molecules for strong repression of target gene expression. In particular, provided herein are methods for altering expression of a protein in a cell, where the method comprises introducing into a cell a protein coding sequence operably linked to a near-threshold translational repressor having first and second trigger recognition sequences that are fully or partially complementary to a repressing trigger RNA; and introducing into a cell the repressing trigger RNA.

Abstract: A burner configured to produce a flame in a combustion zone is provided where the burner includes a combustion air conduit that provides combustion air to the combustion zone, a targeted gas conduit surrounded by the combustion air conduit, the targeted gas provides a targeted gas, such as a NOx reducing medium, to the combustion zone and a fuel gas conduit surrounded by the targeted gas conduit, the fuel gas conduit provides fuel gas to the combustion zone, wherein a portion of the fuel gas is mixed with a portion of the targeted gas prior to mixing with the combustion air in the combustion zone.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for rapid, highly sensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2 in biological samples. In particular, provided herein is a rapid, low-cost method for detecting SARS-CoV-2 that provides reliable, visible test results and does not require PCR reagents, elaborate biosafety precautions, or sophisticated laboratory equipment.

Abstract: Provided herein are highly modular and sensitive biosensors for small molecule detection using CRISPR/C as enzymes having collateral single-stranded nucleic acid cleavage activity. Also provided herein are uses of the biosensors in detection platforms for convenient, low-cost assessment of safety and purity of consumable samples, environmental samples, and agricultural products.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for detecting the presence of a pathogen are described. In particular, this document provides a method of detecting a pathogen-associated nucleic acid in a biological sample of a subject, where the method comprises using one or more unimolecular aptamer-based sensors comprising an aptamer-fluorophore complex and an amplification step to detect the pathogen-associated nucleic acid. Methods specific for detecting the presence of malaria and other mosquito-borne virus infections are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are synthetic nucleic acid molecules and methods of using such synthetic nucleic acid molecules for strong repression of target gene expression. In particular, provided herein are methods for altering expression of a protein in a cell, where the method comprises introducing into a cell a protein coding sequence operably linked to a near-threshold translational repressor having first and second trigger recognition sequences that are fully or partially complementary to a repressing trigger RNA; and introducing into a cell the repressing trigger RNA.

Abstract: Provided herein are highly sensitive compositions and methods for detection of at least one specific nucleic acid molecule in a sample. The presence of a specific nucleic acid provides a positive indicator of a pathogenic agent, contaminant, non-canonical bases, and/or wild-type or mutated genes in a sample or a cell. Applications for which the compositions and methods are particularly well suited include point-of-care disease diagnosis or cellular RNA imaging.

Abstract: Provided herein are synthetic nucleic acid molecules known as loop-mediated riboregulators that have single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) sensitivity and ultralow OFF state signal levels. Loop-mediated riboregulators can activate or repress gene expression in response to trigger RNAs bearing completely arbitrary sequences. Also provided herein are methods of using such synthetic nucleic acid molecules for detecting the presence or absence of a particular target RNA in, for example, a biological sample.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of preparing a synthetic crystalline material, designated as JMZ-12, with a framework built up by the disorder AEI and CHA structures, substantially free of framework phosphorous and prepared preferably in the absence of halides such as fluoride ions. Such method comprises the step of heating a reaction mixture under crystallization conditions for a sufficient period to form a disordered zeolite having both CHA and AEI topologies, wherein the reaction mixture comprises at least one source of aluminum, at least one source of silicon, a source of alkaline or alkaline-earth cations, and a structure directing agent containing at least one source of quaternary ammonium cations and at least one source of alkyl-substituted piperidinium cations in a molar ratio of 0.20 to about 1.4. The resulting zeolites are useful as catalysts, particularly when used in combination with exchanged transition metal(s) and, optionally, rare earth metal(s).

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for rapid, highly sensitive detection of a target nucleic acid in a sample, which may be indicative of the presence of a pathogen, disease condition, or disease predisposition. In particular, provided herein is a low-cost, portable method for detecting target nucleic acid sequences that rapidly provides reliable, visible test results and does not require elaborate biosafety precautions or sophisticated laboratory equipment.

Abstract: A method of treating exhaust gas from a lean burn internal combustion engine is disclosed. The method comprises: introducing ammonia or an ammonia precursor into the exhaust gas upstream of an Fe-SCR catalyst, the Fe-SCR catalyst comprising iron and a zeolite; and contacting the exhaust gas with the Fe-SCR catalyst; wherein the amount of ammonia or ammonia precursor introduced into the exhaust gas upstream of the Fe-SCR catalyst is controlled to provide an ammonia-to-NOx molar ratio (ANR) in the exhaust gas contacting the Fe-SCR catalyst of from greater than 2 to 6.

Abstract: Provided herein are synthetic nucleic acid molecules known as loop-mediated riboregulators that have single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) sensitivity and ultralow OFF state signal levels. Loop-mediated riboregulators can activate or repress gene expression in response to trigger RNAs bearing completely arbitrary sequences. Also provided herein are methods of using such synthetic nucleic acid molecules for detecting the presence or absence of a particular target RNA in, for example, a biological sample.

Abstract: Provided herein are imaging probes and systems and methods employing such imaging probes for real-time, label-free, multiplexed imaging of RNAs in living cells. More particularly, aptamer-based sensors (“aptasensors”) and molecular fuses comprising multiple aptasensors are genetically encoded imaging probes comprising RNA-target binding sequence and an intramolecular reconfiguration sequence. The probe is configured such that binding of a RNA target by the RNA-target binding sequence triggers the intramolecular reconfiguration sequence to reconfigure such that an optically detectable output is generated by the probe.

Abstract: The invention provides novel and versatile classes of riboregulators, including inter alia activating and repressing riboregulators, switches, and trigger and sink RNA, and methods of their use for detecting RNAs in a sample such as a well and in modulating protein synthesis and expression.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for rapid, highly sensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of the COVID-19 pandemic or other target nucleic acids. The methods are low-cost and can be implemented in a portable format that does not require elaborate biosafety precautions or sophisticated laboratory equipment.

Abstract: The technology described herein is directed to methods, kits, and compositions for detecting a target nucleic acid, such as a viral RNA.