Abstract: Methods for introgressing an allele of interest of a locus associated with a yield trait into Zea mays germplasm are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include providing a Zea mays plant that contains an allele of interest of a locus associated with a yield trait, wherein the locus associated with the yield trait is identifiable by PCR amplification of a Zea mays nucleic acid with a pair of oligonucleotides primers as disclosed herein, and introgressing the allele of interest into Zea mays germplasm that lacks the allele. Also provided are methods for identifying Zea mays plants that contain at least one allele associated with improved yield, improved maize plants, elite Zea mays plants, biomass produced from improved Zea mays plants, isolated and purified genetic markers, and compositions that include an amplification primer pair capable of amplifying a Zea mays nucleic acid to generate a Zea mays marker amplicon.

Abstract: Provided are methods for clinical treatment of tumors (e.g., advanced solid tumors) using an anti-LAG-3 antibody in combination with an anti-PD-1 antibody.

Abstract: Provided are methods for clinical treatment of hematological malignancies, such as relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or lymphoma using an anti-LAG-3 antibody. Particular malignancies include, e.g., chronic lymphocytic leulcemia (CLL), Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting, and/or producing drought tolerant maize plants or germplasm. Maize plants or germplasm that have been identified, selected, and/or produced by any of the methods of the presently disclosed subject matter are also provided.

Abstract: Methods for introgressing an allele of interest of a locus associated with a yield trait into Zea mays germplasm are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include providing a Zea mays plant that contains an allele of interest of a locus associated with a yield trait, wherein the locus associated with the yield trait is identifiable by PCR amplification of a Zea mays nucleic acid with a pair of oligonucleotides primers as disclosed herein, and introgressing the allele of interest into Zea mays germplasm that lacks the allele. Also provided are methods for identifying Zea mays plants that contain at least one allele associated with improved yield, improved maize plants, elite Zea mays plants, biomass produced from improved Zea mays plants, isolated and purified genetic markers, and compositions that include an amplification primer pair capable of amplifying a Zea mays nucleic acid to generate a Zea mays marker amplicon.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preventing or treating inflammation and associated states (e.g. infection, hypersensitivity, pain) by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an oxidative reduction potential (ORP) water solution that is stable for at least about twenty-four hours. The ORP water solution administered in accordance with the invention can be combined with one or more suitable carriers and can be administered in conjunction with one or more additional therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preventing or treating inflammation and associated states (e.g. infection, hypersensitivity, pain) by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an oxidative reduction potential (ORP) water solution that is stable for at least about twenty-four hours. The ORP water solution administered in accordance with the invention can be combined with one or more suitable carriers and can be administered in conjunction with one or more additional therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Methods for introgressing an allele of interest of a locus associated with a yield trait into Zea mays germplasm are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include providing a Zea mays plant that contains an allele of interest of a locus associated with a yield trait, wherein the locus associated with the yield trait is identifiable by PCR amplification of a Zea mays nucleic acid with a pair of oligonucleotides primers as disclosed herein, and introgressing the allele of interest into Zea mays germplasm that lacks the allele. Also provided are methods for identifying Zea mays plants that contain at least one allele associated with improved yield, improved maize plants, elite Zea mays plants, biomass produced from improved Zea mays plants, isolated and purified genetic markers, and compositions that include an amplification primer pair capable of amplifying a Zea mays nucleic acid to generate a Zea mays marker amplicon.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting, and/or producing drought tolerant maize plants or germplasm. Maize plants or germplasm that have been identified, selected, and/or produced by any of the methods of the presently disclosed subject matter are also provided.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting, and/or producing drought tolerant maize plants or germplasm. Maize plants or germplasm that have been identified, selected, and/or produced by any of the methods of the presently disclosed subject matter are also provided.

Abstract: Provided are methods for clinical treatment of hematological malignancies, such as relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or lymphoma using an anti-LAG-3 antibody. Particular malignancies include, e.g., chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).

Abstract: A method, system and device for managing congestion/overload conditions at application level, experienced in a network service provided through a telecommunications network, allowing to provide fast, valid and complete service responses to the service client even when the service servers are overloaded. The congestion management is provided by an intermediary node communicated with the client device and with the server or servers providing the network service. In order to control server(s) overload, this node uses a double congestion mechanism, an early congestion detection mechanism and a response time limit mechanism.

Abstract: Provided are methods for clinical treatment of tumors (e.g., advanced solid tumors) using an anti-LAG-3 antibody in combination with an anti-PD-1 antibody.

Abstract: Methods and systems allow secure acquisition and transmission of images by a mobile communication device. The method includes acquiring an image by the mobile device and allocating volatile memory space in the mobile device for a defined session. The image may be acquired by a digital camera built in the mobile device. The method includes digitally storing the acquired image in the allocated volatile memory space. The method includes encrypting and transmitting the stored image using a secure transmission protocol during the session. The method includes de-allocating the volatile memory space at the termination of the session. The de-allocation of the volatile memory space may cause the digitally stored image to be erased from the volatile memory space. Thus, the stored image is not persistently retained by the mobile device.

Abstract: Methods and systems provide secure data transmission from a mobile device to a central computer system over a communication network. The method includes executing a first computer program in the mobile device and allocating by the first computer program a volatile memory space in the mobile device for a defined session. The method includes storing data in the allocated volatile memory space. The method includes transmitting the stored data to the central computer using a secure transmission protocol over the communication network. The method includes de-allocating by the first computer program the volatile memory space at the termination of the session. The de-allocation erases the transmitted data from the volatile memory space.

Abstract: Methods and systems for acquiring a machine-readable optical code, decoding the optical code into a patient identifier, and receiving from a database a billing record filled with patient data corresponding to the patient identifier. The method includes reading by a mobile device the machine-readable optical code and decoding the optical code into a patient identifier. The method includes transmitting the patient identifier to a database. The method includes receiving from the database at least partially filled billing record with patient data corresponding to the patient identifier and displaying on the mobile device the at least partially filled billing record. The method includes searching the database using the patient identifier, and retrieving the patient data corresponding to the patient identifier. The method includes at least partially filling a billing record with the patient data, and transmitting the at least partially filled billing record to the mobile device.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for increasing the production of biomass and metabolites of microorganisms of Bacillus sp. species. Obtained metabolites are lipopeptide compounds of the fengycin, surfactin, and iturin families, which exhibit antimicrobial activity. The invention further includes biocidal compositions comprising Bacillus subtilis EA-CB 0015, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens EA-CB0959, and/or metabolites thereof, either alone or together with other biocidal agents, and the use of these compositions for the treatment of diseases caused by various phytopathogenic agents, including Mycosphaerella fijiensis, in a variety of crops.

Abstract: A method, system and server for providing customized multimedia services to a user by calculating the engagement level for the user based on detected events. Said events can be generated as a result of user activity in a first user device (for example a TV) or in other user devices (for example, a laptop, an smart phone). The proposed solution is adaptable, configurable and reacts on real-time to current user attitude.

Abstract: The method comprising a first user having a plurality of computing devices connected to a local network performing the following steps: searching, a content collection system, for multimedia content items in said plurality of computing devices; gathering, by said content collection system, said multimedia content items found for a specific domain and generating a list with said gathered multimedia content items; identifying, a content identification system, each one of said multimedia content items included in said list; and creating a profile generator system a user profile of said first user by analyzing all of said identified items in said multimedia content and further using said created first user profile for providing multimedia content recommendation to said first user, and possibly to additional users related to said first user through a recommendation engine. The system of the invention is adapted to implement the method of the invention.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preventing or treating inflammation and associated states (e.g. infection, hypersensitivity, pain) by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an oxidative reduction potential (ORP) water solution that is stable for at least about twenty-four hours. The ORP water solution administered in accordance with the invention can be combined with one or more suitable carriers and can be administered in conjunction with one or more additional therapeutic agents.