Abstract: A genetically modified zebrafish embryo, comprising a HBNF cDNA or a NGF cDNA or a GDNF cDNA together with a cDNA encoding green fluorescent protein (GFP) so as to induce neurite outgrowth during said zebrafish embryonic development, and a method of using such genetically modified zebrafish embryo to identify a therapeutic agent are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for discharging an electronic device on a substrate is provided. A metal pin mounted on a wire bonder is used to touch with a specific finger disposed on the substrate which is in electrical connection with the electronic device. As a result, the electric charge previously stored in the electronic device will be conducted to the wire bonder through the specific finger and metal pin thereby discharging the stored charge. Another method for discharging an electronic device on a substrate is also provided. A metal wire protruding out from the capillary of a wire bonder is heated to form a metal ball at the capillary. The capillary is moved to bring the metal ball into contact with the specific finger. As a result, the electric charge previously stored in the electronic device will thus can be discharged to the wire bonder. The present invention further provides a semiconductor package.

Abstract: A heat block for holding an electronic device is disclosed. The heat block comprises a base and at least one discharge device. The discharge device is disposed on the base. The discharge device is electrically conductive and is grounded. When the electronic device is placed on the base, the discharge device is in contact with an electrical contact of the electronic device.

Abstract: A system and method of data communication handoff across heterogeneous wireless networks. A wireless telephony network comprises a base station system (BSS) and a visit location register (VLR). The BSS manages data communication in a cell. The VLR generates a temporary authentication identity applicable in the cell when a mobile terminal is successful authentication for data communication via the wireless telephony network, and transmits the temporary authentication identity to the mobile terminal. A wireless local area network (WLAN) located in the cell comprises an access point. The access point receives the temporary authentication identity from the wireless telephony network and authenticates the mobile terminal for data communication via the WLAN by verifying the temporary authentication identity upon the mobile terminal associates with the access point.

Abstract: A genetically modified zebrafish embryo, comprising a HBNF cDNA or a NGF cDNA or a GDNF cDNA together with a cDNA encoding green fluorescent protein (GFP) so as to induce neurite outgrowth during said zebrafish embryonic development, and a method of using such genetically modified zebrafish embryo to identify a therapeutic agent are disclosed.

Abstract: Isolated polypeptides containing one of SEQ ID NOs: 1-11. Also disclosed are (i) isolated nucleic acids encoding the polypeptides and related expression vectors and host cells; (ii) purified antibodies that recognize the polypeptides; and (iii) methods of producing the polypeptides, diagnosing infection with a coronavirus, and producing the antibodies.

Abstract: A system and method of data communication handoff across heterogeneous wireless networks. A wireless telephony network comprises a base station system (BSS) and a visit location register (VLR). The BSS manages data communication in a cell. The VLR generates a temporary authentication identity applicable in the cell when a mobile terminal is successful authentication for data communication via the wireless telephony network, and transmits the temporary authentication identity to the mobile terminal. A wireless local area network (WLAN) located in the cell comprises an access point. The access point receives the temporary authentication identity from the wireless telephony network and authenticates the mobile terminal for data communication via the WLAN by verifying the temporary authentication identity upon the mobile terminal associates with the access point.

Abstract: Two pairs of PCR primer mixtures to be used to detect baculovirus infection: (i) a mixture of 25 to 35-base oligonucleotides including, respectively, 5'-TTTTGACGCAAATYYTAGACGCCGT-3' (SEQ ID NO: 1), and a mixture of 19 to 29-base oligonucleotides, including, respectively, 5'-TCARYATKGATTGAATWTC-3' (SEQ ID NO: 2); and (ii) a mixture of 30 to 40-base oligonucleotides, including, respectively, 5'-TAYGTGTACGACAACAARTAY-3' (SEQ ID NO: 3), and a mixture of 30 to 40-base oligonucleotides, including, respectively, 5'-GCGTCKGGYGCAAAYTCYTTWACY-3' (SEQ ID NO: 7).