Abstract: Robots, controllers, systems, and methods for microcrawler robots (e.g., with stick-slip gaited locomotion and/or with power multiplexing between actuators).

Abstract: The present invention relates to pH-tunable, highly activatable multicolored fluorescent nanoplatforms and methods of using the nanoplatforms in a variety of applications including, but not limited to, investigating fundamental cell physiological processes such as pH regulation in endocytic vesicles, endosome/lysosome maturation, and effect of pH on receptor cycling and trafficking of subcellular organelles.

Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to methods of distinguish “target-relevant” variance in observed clinical and physiological measures from the variance in observed data that is unrelated to any target process.

Abstract: Described are methods and composition for use in non-invasive imaging of intestinal structure and function. These methods can be used to identify, diagnose, assess, monitor and direct therapies for gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. Embodiments of the methods utilize highly sensitive optical imaging and fluorescent spectroscopy techniques to track or monitor packets of organic dye excreted in bile into the intestinal tract to provide quantitative information regarding intestinal propulsion and function.

Abstract: An ice buildup inhibitor is disclosed useful for preventing ice damming, in particular in conjunction with the use of a closed gutter. Heat escape through a roof made warm snow pack, causing it to melt and flow down toward the gutter. After moving away from the heated roof, the water may re-freeze and form an ice dam. In the ice buildup inhibitor may be configured to warm in the closed gutter, thereby preventing the formation of an ice dam. They ice buildup inhibitor may be configured to be easily installed onto an existing closed gutter, enabling responsive installation on only those homes experiencing ice damming.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are mixed metal-organic frameworks, Zn3(BDC)3[Cu(SalPycy)] and Zn3(CDC)3[Cu(SalPycy)], wherein BDC is 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate, CDC is 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate, and SalPyCy is a ligand of the formula: These are useful for applications such as selective gas storage, selective molecular separations, and selective detection of molecules, including enantioselective applications thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protecting from neuron cell death.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protecting from neuron cell death.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protecting from neuron cell death.

Abstract: The present invention provides for the identification of autoreactive T cell populations from individuals having autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and EAE. Peptoids recognized by autoreactive T cells can be used to identify various types of autoimmune disease, and can also be used to target therapies against such populations.

Abstract: An oxygen sensor includes an epitaxial oxide thin film double perovskite oxygen sensor formed on a single crystal oxide substrate. The thin film includes a lanthanide element, barium, cobalt, and oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention provides for the diagnosis and prediction of multiple sclerosis (MS) in subject utilizing a unique a codon signature in VH4 expressing B cells that has now been associated with MS and not with any other autoimmune disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides for the diagnosis and prediction of multiple sclerosis (MS) in subject utilizing a unique a codon signature in VH4 expressiong B cells that has now been associated with MS and not with any other autoimmune disease.

Abstract: A system and method of processing seismic data obtained using a plurality of towed single-component receivers in a marine environment is described, the towed single-component receivers configured to measure compressional P waves. The method comprises retrieving seismic data from a storage device, the seismic data comprising P-P data and shear mode data, wherein the P-P data and shear mode data were both received at the towed single-component receivers configured to measure compressional P waves to generate the seismic data. The method further comprises processing the seismic data to extract SV-P shear mode data and generating shear mode image data based on the extracted shear mode data.