Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating or preventing DNA damage in a cell or cellular senescence of a cell or induction of the senescence associated secretory phenotype (SASP) in a cell, or for treating or preventing the effects of aging, or for preventing or treating cellular senescence and/or induction of SASP associated with high caloric intake or obesity, or for reducing the side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, corticoid treatment, anti-retroviral treatment, or PPAR? agonist treatment comprising administering an effective amount of an NAD+ agonist.

Abstract: Method and systems for preparing and analyzing a DNA sample from a subject are provided herein. Also provided are methods and systems for obtaining, analyzing, and manipulating genomic and proteomic sequence data. In particular, methods and systems provided herein involve transformation of raw genetic or proteomic sequence into a compressed data set and transmission of the compressed data set using a fixed binary encoding scheme capable of compressing the data by up to 75%. An interface is in communication with the compression module and configured to display transmitted genomic and proteomic sequence data.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a set of sunglasses used for locating shark teeth on a beach. The invention takes advantage of the way the human brain generates images in order to make shark teeth stand out on the sand. It does so by blocking out specific wavelengths of light that help to accentuate color differences between the teeth and the underlying beach surface. Shark teeth undergo a change of color after falling out that causes them to be differentiable in shade from sand or sediment. By selectively filtering corresponding shades of light, the present invention causes the teeth to stand out as spots on the sand, significantly increasing the ease of spotting and collecting them. When the wavelengths of light reaching the eye are filtered, the shark teeth ultimately stand out as stark dark areas on the beach.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of increasing vascular density and/or blood flow in tissue of a subject, and to increasing exercise capacity of a subject, the methods include administering to a subject an effective amount of an agent that elevates SIRTI activity in endothelial cells of the subject, the invention further includes administering an NAD+ agonist or NAD+ precursor to a subject to increase vascular density and/or blood flow. The invention includes compositions comprising the said agent.

Abstract: Free-standing non-fouling polymers and polymeric compositions, monomers and macromonomers for making the polymers and polymeric compositions, objects made from the polymers and polymeric compositions, and methods for making and using the polymers and polymeric compositions

Abstract: Free-standing non-fouling polymers and polymeric compositions, monomers and macromonomers for making the polymers and polymeric compositions, objects made from the polymers and polymeric compositions, and methods for making and using the polymers and polymeric compositions.

Abstract: A weight measuring system for weighing an object, the weight measuring system comprising at least one weighing mechanism having a deformable fluid filled chamber, the at least one weighing mechanism operable to receive at least a portion of an object; a sensor unit operable to determine at least one measurable criteria of the fluid filled chamber and provide output sensor data indicative of the measurable criteria, and a processor operable to act upon the output sensor data and, when an object is received by the system, operable to provide weight data indicative of the weight of at least a portion of the object.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for encrypting genetic information are provided herein. Also provided herein are systems, devices, and methods for encrypting compressed genetic data, transmitting encrypted compressed genetic data, and receiving, storing, accessing encrypted compressed genetic data. In some cases, a user interface is in communication with a system or device provided herein.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for encrypting genetic information are provided herein. Also provided herein are systems, devices, and methods for encrypting compressed genetic data, transmitting encrypted compressed genetic data, and receiving, storing, accessing encrypted compressed genetic data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing fertility, or reducing rate of decline in fertility, or restoring fertility, of a female subject, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of an agent which elevates SIRT2 activity or SIRT2 expression, and to compositions and kits for increasing fertility, or reducing rate of decline in fertility, or restoring fertility.

Abstract: Zwitterionic microgels, zwitterionic microgel assemblies, their formulations and methods for their use.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for encrypting genetic information are provided herein. Also provided herein are systems, devices, and methods for encrypting compressed genetic data, transmitting encrypted compressed genetic data, and receiving, storing, accessing encrypted compressed genetic data. In some cases, a user interface is in communication with a system or device provided herein.

Abstract: A device for compressing subject data, the device comprises a communication link, the communication link capable of receiving a set of subject data; a compression module, the compression module configured to apply a compression algorithm to the set of subject data, the compression algorithm compressing the set of subject data using a reference string of subject data; and a transmission module, the transmission module configured to transmit the compressed subject data. The device further comprising an encryption module for encrypting the subject data.

Abstract: Aquatic structures with adjustable buoyancy constructed in part with a vent valve for a buoyancy control device suitable for divers, where the vent valve may be opened by any combination of over-pressure, manual pressure relief or a powered means, where a force to a valve plug is applied by means of a spring that is constrained to prevent entirely lateral and angular movement but in which movement of the plug in the axis of the seat is unconstrained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of increasing vascular density and/or blood flow in tissue of a subject, and to increasing exercise capacity of a subject, the methods include administering to a subject an effective amount of an agent that elevates SIRT1 activity in endothelial cells of the subject, the invention further includes administering an NAD+ agonist or NAD+ precursor to a subject to increase vascular density and/or blood flow. The invention includes compositions comprising the said agent.

Abstract: Free-standing non-fouling polymers and polymeric compositions, monomers and macromonomers for making the polymers and polymeric compositions, objects made from the polymers and polymeric compositions, and methods for making and using the polymers and polymeric compositions.

Abstract: Aquatic structures with adjustable buoyancy constructed in part with a vent valve for a buoyancy control device suitable for divers, where the vent valve may be opened by any combination of over-pressure, manual pressure relief or a powered means, where a force to a valve plug is applied by means of a spring that is constrained to prevent entirely lateral and angular movement but in which movement of the plug in the axis of the seat is unconstrained.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for encrypting genetic information are provided herein. Also provided herein are systems, devices, and methods for encrypting compressed genetic data, transmitting encrypted compressed genetic data, and receiving, storing, accessing encrypted compressed genetic data. In some cases, a user interface is in communication with a system or device provided herein.

Abstract: Method and systems for preparing and analyzing a DNA sample from a subject are provided herein. Also provided are methods and systems for obtaining, analyzing, and manipulating genomic and proteomic sequence data. In particular, methods and systems provided herein involve transformation of raw genetic or proteomic sequence into a compressed data set and transmission of the compressed data set using a fixed binary encoding scheme capable of compressing the data by up to 75%. An interface is in communication with the compression module and configured to display transmitted genomic and proteomic sequence data.

Abstract: A coherent receiver adapted to operate as an Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) includes an optical front end adapted to receive an optical signal and to mix the optical signal with a local laser; a photodetector block coupled to the optical front end and adapted to receive an output of the optical front end and provide an output corresponding to spectral components of the optical signal; and a controller coupled to the optical front end and the photodetector block, wherein the controller is adapted to operate in an OSA mode to sweep the local laser across a portion of optical spectrum to perform an OSA measurement while not performing data demodulation.