Abstract: A method for steering wheel touch detection is disclosed. The steering wheel is partitioned into at least one touch detection region and each touch detection region includes at least one touch detection sensor that is provided with a touch detection channel. For each touch detection channel, the method includes configuring a reference load with a preset capacitance value and reference resistance value, measuring a capacitance value and resistance value of the reference load, and determining from the reference and measured capacitance and resistance values whether the operation of the touch detection channel is normal. If the operation of the touch detection channel is normal, the touch detection channel is used to perform touch detection of the steering wheel based on measured resistance and capacitance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a transgenic plant and a method for producing the same. In particular, the present invention is directed to a transgenic plant or a plant cell in which a nucleic acid molecule encoding an m6A demethylase is introduced, wherein said m6A demethylase has the following two domains: i) N-terminal domain (NTD) having the function of AlkB oxidation demethylase; and ii) C-terminal domain (CTD). The present invention is also directed to a method for producing said plant, comprising introducing a nucleic acid molecule encoding an m6A demethylase into a regenarable plant cell, and regenerating a transgenic plant from the regenerable plant cell.

Abstract: The methods, compositions, and kits of the disclosure provide a novel approach for a whole genome, unbiased DNA analysis method that can be performed on limited amounts of DNA can be used to analyze DNA to determine its modification status. Aspects of the disclosure relate to a method for amplifying bisulfite-treated deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecules comprising: (a) ligating an adaptor to the DNA molecules, wherein the adaptor comprises a RNA polymerase promoter comprising bisulfite-protected cytosines; (b) treating the ligated DNA molecules with bisulfite; (c) hybridizing the bisulfite-treated DNA molecules with a primer; (d) extending the hybridized primer to make double stranded DNA; and (e) in vitro transcribing the double-stranded DNA to make RNA.

Abstract: A vibration damping loudspeaker includes a sound-generating unit, a magnetic member, an assembly-auxiliary frame and dampers. Aligning units of the assembly-auxiliary frame are coupled to positioning units of the sound-generating unit. The dampers are symmetrically disposed between the magnetic member and the assembly-auxiliary frame. The sound-generating unit and the magnetic member can be quickly and easily mounted in place because of the assembly-auxiliary frame to not only enhance the production yield of the vibration damping loudspeaker but also allow the dampers to function as a buffer between the sound-generating unit and the magnetic member, so as to achieve vibration damping and vibration isolation during the operation of the vibration damping loudspeaker to spare users the discomfort they will otherwise experience for using electronic devices.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to N3-kethoxal reagents and derivatives thereof, and related methods that allow fast and reversible labeling of single-stranded nucleic acids in live cells. By way of example, one aspect is directed to a process for reversible labeling of single-stranded guanine bases in live cells, which results in an effective in vivo method for transcriptome-wide RNA secondary structure mapping and RNA G-quadruplex prediction.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to methods and compositions for diagnosing and/or treating a subject having cancer. Certain aspects relate to treatment with a cancer therapy and a YTHDF2 inhibitor or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a cancer therapy and a YTHDF2 inhibitor. In some aspects, the YTHDF2 inhibitor includes an oligonucleotide targeting YTHDF2 mRNA or a small molecule inhibitor of YTHDF2. In some aspects, a subject has been determined to have or to have had resistance to a previous cancer treatment, such as radiotherapy and/or immunotherapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of molecular biology. More particularly, it concerns methods and compositions for detecting, evaluating, and/or mapping 5-hydroxymethyl-modified cytosine bases within a nucleic acid molecule.

Abstract: A nitride-based semiconductor device includes a first and a second nitride-based semiconductor layers, a doped III-V semiconductor layer, a gate, a source electrode, and a drain electrode. The doped III-V semiconductor layer is disposed over the second nitride-based semiconductor layer and has opposite first sidewalls which recessed inward toward a body of the doped III-V semiconductor layer between the sidewalls to make a curved profile located at a bottom of the doped III-V semiconductor layer. The gate electrode is disposed above the doped III-V semiconductor layer. The source electrode and the drain electrode are disposed above the second nitride-based semiconductor layer. The gate electrode is located between the source and drain electrodes.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first and a second nitride-based semiconductor layers, a gate electrode, a first and a second field plates, and a first dielectric layer. The first field plate is disposed above the second nitride-based semiconductor layer. The second field plate is discontinuous and disposed above the second nitride-based semiconductor layer and in a position higher than the first field plate. The second field plate includes one or more enclosed discontinuities in a discontinuity region thereof. The first dielectric layer is disposed above the second field plate. The first dielectric layer covers and penetrates the second discontinuous field plate in the discontinuity region such that the second field plate encloses at least one portion of the first dielectric layer within its one or more enclosed discontinuities.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first and a second nitride-based semiconductor layers, a first p-type doped nitride-based semiconductor layer, a first and a second electrodes. The first p-type doped nitride-based semiconductor layer is disposed above the second nitride-based semiconductor layer and has a bottom surface in contact with the second nitride-based semiconductor layer. The first p-type doped nitride-based semiconductor layer has a hydrogen concentration which decrementally decreases along a direction pointing from the bottom surface toward a top surface of the first p-type doped nitride-based semiconductor layer. The first electrode is disposed on the first p-type doped nitride-based semiconductor layer and in contact with the top surface of the first p-type doped nitride-based semiconductor layer. The second electrode is disposed above the second nitride-based semiconductor layer to define a drift region.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to N3-kethoxal reagents and derivatives thereof, and related methods that allow fast and reversible labeling of single-stranded nucleic acids in live cells. By way of example, one aspect is directed to a process for reversible labeling of single-stranded guanine bases in live cells, which results in an effective in vivo method for transcriptome-wide RNA secondary structure mapping and RNA G-quadruplex prediction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to engineered RNA m6A demethylases with disrupted low complexity regions (LCRs) for expression in plants, as well as recombinant DNA encoding the engineered RNA m6A demethylases, vectors encoding the recombinant DNA, plants including the engineered RNA m6A demethylases, and method of improving the growth of plants using the engineered RNA m6A demethylases, including increased root growth and elevated photosynthesis. The present disclosure further relates to methods of improving growth of a plant, including increased root growth and elevated photosynthesis, by modifying endogenous ALKBH5 homolog genes to include disrupted LCRs, and plants produced by those methods.

Abstract: N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most abundant internal modification on mammalian messenger RNA (mRNA). It is installed by a writer complex and can be reversed by erasers such as the fat mass and obesity-associated protein FTO. Despite extensive research, the primary physiological substrates of FTO in mammalian tissues and development remain elusive. Aspects disclosed show that FTO mediates m6A demethylation of long-interspersed element-1 LINE1 RNA in mouse embryonic stem cells (mESCs), regulating LINE1 RNA abundance and the local chromatin state, which in turn modulates transcription of LINE1-containing genes. FTO-mediated LINE1 RNA m6A demethylation also plays regulatory roles in shaping chromatin state and gene expression during mouse oocyte and embryonic development. FTO overexpression is also disclosed to modulate fertility.

Abstract: The current disclosure relates to methods, compositions and kits for detecting modified adenosine in a target RNA molecule. Aspects relate to a method for detecting modified adenosine in a target ribonucleic acid (RNA) comprising contacting the target RNA with an adenosine deaminase enzyme (adenosine deaminase, RNA-specific) to generate a target RNA with deaminated adenosines and sequencing the target RNA with deaminated adenosines; wherein the modified adenosine is detected when the nucleotide sequence includes adenosine within a m6A motif.

Abstract: A vibration damping loudspeaker includes a sound generating unit, a magnetic assembly, a connecting member and a damping member. The connecting member is symmetrically arranged at the sound generating unit. The damping member is symmetrically injection molded between the magnetic assembly and the connecting member. A main magnetic plate is not in direct contact with the connecting member and thus a distance is formed in between. Thus, in the vibration damping loudspeaker of the present disclosure, by securely coupling the connecting member to the sound generating unit and securely assembling the damping member between the connecting member and the magnetic assembly, the damping member forms a buffer between the sound generating unit and the magnetic assembly, so as to achieve effects of shock absorption and shock isolation during the operation of the vibration damping loudspeaker to prevent discomfort of a user during use of an electronic device.

Abstract: An approach for intelligent online scan sequence optimization to achieve uniform temperature distribution in LPBF using a control theoretic approach. The thermal dynamics of the LPBF process is modeled using the finite difference method and the next best feature (for example, stripe or island) that minimizes a thermal uniformity metric is found using a control theoretic approach. In simulations, the present approach yields up to 8.4 times improvement in thermal uniformity compared to existing heuristic approaches.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for expanding a stem cell population, as well as other cell populations. More particularly, the invention relates, inter alia, to methods and compositions for expanding a stem cell and/or other cell population, particularly a hematopoietic stem cell population.

Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to compositions and methods for capture of elements in physical proximity. In certain aspects the methods comprise (a) contacting a target with a functionalized scaffold or capture agent that comprises activatable cross-linking moieties to form a target/scaffold mixture; (b) exposing the target/scaffold mixture to an activator to activate the cross-linking moieties of the dendrimer and form a cross-linked target/scaffold complex; (c) isolating the target/scaffold complexes; and (d) identify portions of the target or targets that are cross linked with the scaffold.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods useful for cancer treatment. The composition and methods include overexpressing BAMBI in a population of immune cells, such as myeloid-derived suppressor cells, in order to improve the immune cells immunogenic and/or anti-tumor effects. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for determining responsiveness to a radiotherapy and/or immunotherapy.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to methods and compositions for modification, detection, and quantification of pseudouridine and 5-hydroxymethylcytosine. Disclosed are methods for modification of pseudouridine and/or 5-hydroxymethylcytosine comprising bisulfite treatment under particular conditions. Further disclosed are compositions and kits comprising a bisulfite solution and instructions for use.