Abstract: Provided are FinFET devices and methods of forming the same. A dummy gate having gate spacers on opposing sidewalls thereof is formed over a substrate. A dielectric layer is formed around the dummy gate. An upper portion of the dummy gate is removed and upper portions of the gate spacers are removed, so as to form a first opening in the dielectric layer. A lower portion of the dummy gate is removed to form a second opening below the first opening. A metal layer is formed in the first and second openings. The metal layer is partially removed to form a metal gate.

Abstract: A carrier structure is provided, in which at least one positioning area is defined on a chip-placement area of a package substrate, and at least one alignment portion is disposed on the positioning area. Therefore, the precision of manufacturing the alignment portion is improved by disposing the positioning area on the chip-placement area, such that the carrier structure can provide a better alignment mechanism for the chip placement operation.

Abstract: A liquid storage tank includes a housing, a piston located in the housing, a cover, an elastic element, and an outlet pipe. The cover is attached to the housing and has a support post extending toward the piston. The piston, the housing, and the cover define a tank chamber. The tank chamber is filled with cooling liquid. The elastic element is connected with the tank hosing and the piston. The elastic element is free from contact with the cooling liquid. The outlet pipe communicates with the tank chamber. An extension direction of an opening of the outlet pipe is not parallel to a direction of movement of the elastic element. When the cooling liquid is decreased, the piston compressed the tank chamber such that the elastic element is released. The tank chamber is continuously compressed by pairing the elastic element and the piston.

Abstract: An optical system affixed to an electronic apparatus is provided, including a first optical module, a second optical module, and a third optical module. The first optical module is configured to adjust the moving direction of a first light from a first moving direction to a second moving direction, wherein the first moving direction is not parallel to the second moving direction. The second optical module is configured to receive the first light moving in the second moving direction. The first light reaches the third optical module via the first optical module and the second optical module in sequence. The third optical module includes a first photoelectric converter configured to transform the first light into a first image signal.

Abstract: Provided is a composition including a lactic acid bacterium and a carrier thereof for prophylaxis or treatment of an allergy. The lactic acid bacterium is Lactobacillus paragasseri, such as Lactobacillus paragasseri BBM171 deposited under DSMZ Accession No. DSM 34311. Also provided is a method for preventing or treating an allergy in a subject that includes administering an effective amount of the composition of Lactobacillus paragasseri to the subject.

Abstract: Provided is a method of reducing a behavioral abnormality associated with a neurodevelopmental disorder in a subject, including administering to the subject an effective amount of Lactobacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum PS128. Also provided is a composition for preventing or treating a behavioral abnormality associated with a neurodevelopmental disorder in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method of protecting a subject for exercise that prevents an exercise-related harmful effect and reducing exercise fatigue in the subject to thereby enhance physical performance and promote anti-fatigue and anti-inflammatory effects in the subject.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a conductive bridging memory device includes the following steps. First, a bottom electrode is formed on a substrate. Next, a switching layer is formed on the bottom electrode. The switching layer is made of a semiconducting metal oxide and free of gallium. Then, a surface of the switching layer is subjected to an oxygen plasma surface treatment. Afterwards, a blocking layer including a conductive material is formed on the treated surface of the switching layer, and an upper electrode is formed on the blocking layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lactic acid bacterium (LAB), Lactobacillus fermentum PS150, and a bioactive protein produced by the LAB, which has an advantageous effect in improving mood disorder, enhancing cognitive functions in brain and treating or preventing a neurodegenerative disease.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for identifying a specific strain of Lactobacillus plantarum, e.g., Lactobacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum PS128 deposited under DSMZ Accession No. DSM 28632.

Abstract: The invention surprisingly found that Lactobacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum PS128 provides an advantageous effect in treatment or prevention of tic disorders and basal ganglia disorders. Accordingly, the invention provides a method of treating or preventing a movement disorder in a subject, comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of cells of a Lactobacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum PS128, which is deposited under DSMZ Accession No. DSM 28632.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preventing or treating an emotional or behavioral problem in a non-human animal, such as fears, phobias, anxieties and aggression, by administering a lactic acid bacterium the non-human animal in need thereof

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method of protecting a subject for exercise that prevents an exercise-related harmful effect and reducing exercise fatigue in the subject to thereby enhance physical performance and promote anti-fatigue and anti-inflammatory effects in the subject.

Abstract: A cold area determining method, a memory controlling circuit unit, and a memory storage device are provided. The method includes: recording a plurality of logical update counts respectively corresponding to a plurality of logical units; calculating a plurality of reference update counts respectively corresponding to the plurality of physical erasing units according to the plurality of logical update counts; calculating a reference value according to a plurality of first logical update counts respectively corresponding to a plurality of first logical units; and determining at least one first physical erasing unit belonging to a cold area among the plurality of physical erasing units according to the reference value and the plurality of reference update counts.

Abstract: A cold area determining method, a memory controlling circuit unit, and a memory storage device are provided. The method includes: recording a plurality of logical update counts respectively corresponding to a plurality of logical units; calculating a plurality of reference update counts respectively corresponding to the plurality of physical erasing units according to the plurality of logical update counts; calculating a reference value according to a plurality of first logical update counts respectively corresponding to a plurality of first logical units; and determining at least one first physical erasing unit belonging to a cold area among the plurality of physical erasing units according to the reference value and the plurality of reference update counts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new lactic acid bacteria (LAB), Lactobacillus fermentum PS150, and a bioactive protein produced by the LAB has advantageous effect in improving mood disorder, enhancing cognitive functions in brain and treating or preventing a neurodegenerative disease.

Abstract: The invention surprisingly found that Lactobacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum PS128 provides an advantageous effect in treatment or prevention of tic disorders and basal ganglia disorders. Accordingly, the invention provides a method of treating or preventing a movement disorder in a subject, comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of cells of a Lactobacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum PS128, which is deposited under DSMZ Accession No. DSM 28632.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preventing or treating a functional gastrointestinal disorder in a subject in need thereof that includes a step of administering a composition, wherein the composition includes an effective amount of Lactobacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum PS128 and a carrier. The present invention further provides a method for preventing or treating visceral hypersensitivity in a subject in need thereof that includes a step of administering a composition, wherein the composition includes an effective amount of Lactobacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum PS128 and a carrier. Moreover, the present invention provides a method for preventing or treating functional abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome or constipation in a subject in need thereof that includes a step of administering a composition, wherein the composition includes an effective amount of Lactobacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum PS128 and a carrier.

Abstract: A pair of shoe covers has a first cover body and a second cover body. The first cover body has a first board, a first wall, and a first connector. The first board has a first supporting surface defined in a top of the first board. The first wall is formed on a periphery of the first board and protrudes from the first supporting surface. The first connector is disposed on the first board. The second cover body is detachably combined with the first cover body and has a second board, a second wall, and a second connector. The second board has a second supporting surface defined in a top of the second board. The second wall is formed on a periphery of the second board and protrudes from the second supporting surface. The second connector is disposed on the second board.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a gate, a first electrode, a first insulating layer, an active layer, an etching stop layer, a second insulating layer, a source, a drain and a second electrode. The first insulating layer covers the gate and the first electrode. The active layer and the etching stop layer are disposed on the first insulating layer above the gate and the first electrode respectively. The second insulating layer covers the active layer and the etching stop layer and has a first opening and a second opening exposing the active layer and a third opening exposing the etching stop layer. The source and the drain are disposed on the second insulating layer and contact with the active layer through the first opening and the second opening respectively. The second electrode is located on the second insulating layer and contacts with the etching stop layer through the third opening.