Abstract: Methods and systems for delivering radiation therapy to treat disorders in patients are described herein. In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining imaging data of a target in a patient, irradiating the target with a laser beam directed at the target based on the obtained imaging data, and activating a photodynamic therapy agent in the patient with the laser beam. The target can be subcutaneous, cutaneous, or have both subcutaneous and cutaneous portions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions useful as biosensors that specifically interact with various pathogens and other target analytes. The biosensor itself, comprises functionalized dendritic tethers derivatized for attachment to a variety of surfaces as self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) as well as attached binding moieties (sometimes referred to as capture binding ligands. Accordingly, the present invention provides compositions comprising supports comprising surfaces to which the binding moieties (e.g. antibodies) are attached for the detection of target analytes (e.g. pathogens) as well as methods and compositions relating to the attachment of such binding moieties.

Abstract: A method is provided for separating superalloy metal powder from contaminants, such as process-produced contaminants, by enhancing the magnetic properties thereof in a carburizing atmosphere followed by magnetic separation of the contaminants from the superalloy metal powder to thereby enhance the concentration of the contaminants. Heating or mechanical agitation or both are employed to resist agglomeration of the metal powder before magnetic separation thereof from the contaminants. Certain preferred times and temperatures are disclosed.