Abstract: A system and method of using a computer to prevent fraud and abuse and to promote reporting transparency, according to various exemplary embodiments, can include receiving data of an entity and individuals; accessing data about the entity and individuals in one or more remote computers to prevent fraud and abuse from being committed by the entity or the individuals; determining whether the data of the entity and individuals satisfies a plurality of criteria and issuing a certification identification number if the data of the entity and individuals satisfies the plurality of criteria; determining whether the data of the entity and individuals is in compliance with at least one government regulation; and defining a plurality of customized criteria and determining whether the data of the entity and individuals satisfies the plurality of customized criteria.

Abstract: A plurality of sensing modules are deployed by positioning thereof in spaced relation to each other on a seafloor surface at a shallow depth to establish a targeted seawater zone within which certain conditions are detected, such as those produced by the presence of a sea vessel such as a submarine within the targeted zone. Data signals are generated within the deployed sensing modules in response to said detection of the submarine for radio frequency transmission above the seawater targeted zone from floating transmitters ejected from the sensing modules positioned on the seafloor surface after detection of the submarine.

Abstract: An elongated optical fiber is vertically positioned within seawater in a deep-depth targeted zone by vertical suspension thereof from a floating buoy. Electrode sensor arrays are positioned in vertically spaced relation to each other on the optical fiber for generating warning signals in response to detection of hostile conditions. The warning signals are converted into signal data collected and transferred to a transmitter in the floating buoy from which the sensor arrays are suspended within the targeted zone positioned on the optical fiber. Such collected data signals are transmitted through an antenna within the floating buoy to locations above the seawater surface for surveillance purposes.

Abstract: A magnetic field sensor, for sensing the transverse component of the magnetic field intensity H, is based on fluxgate magnetometric principles and includes an “E”-shaped magnetic core. A drive winding is wound about the medial leg of the “E” shape. A sense winding is wound about the base of the “E” shape at the two locations between the medial leg and the extreme legs. A calibration winding is wound about each leg. Another magnetic field sensor, for sensing the normal component of the magnetic induction B, is also based on fluxgate magnetometric principles and includes a magnetic core having a sort of coaxial double cylindrical configuration wherein a basket-shaped cylinder encloses a smaller, solid cylinder. A drive winding, then a sense winding, then a calibration winding are wound over the solid cylinder.

Abstract: A magnetic field sensor based on fluxgate magnetometric principles includes a magnetic core having a highly elongated oblong configuration and accordingly defining a closed magnetic flux path. The core includes flexible amorphous magnetic material. A drive winding is wound about each of two linear sections of the core. The two drive winding-wound linear core sections are closely coupled in parallel adjacent disposition. A sense winding is wound about the drive winding-wound core, thereby forming a narrow unitary strip-like sensor construction which, depending on the embodiment, can be practically any length. Typically, a very long sensor is situated huggingly or abuttingly with respect to a great expanse of a ferromagnetic material surface. The sensor is capable of generating a detectable signal which is representative of the “integration” of magnetic field components over the length of the core.

Abstract: A magnetic field sensor based on fluxgate magnetometric principles includes a magnetic core having an elongated oblong configuration and accordingly defining a closed magnetic flux path. The core includes a rigid bobbin which defines the core's shape, and about which amorphous magnetic material is wrapped. A drive winding is wound about each of the two parallel linear sections of the core. A sense winding is wound about another rigid bobbin which surrounds the drive winding-wound core. Typically, a feedback winding is wound about another rigid bobbin which surrounds the sense winding. When, for sensing purposes, the driven sensor is situated near and parallel to a ferromagnetic material surface, the sensor is capable of generating a detectable signal which is representative of the “integration” of magnetic field components over the length of the core.

Abstract: Native Type II GAP (GTPase activating protein), its uses in cancer diagnosis, and methods for obtaining and purifying native and recombinant Types I and II GAPs are described.

Abstract: Guanosine triphosphatase activating protein (GAP) DNA sequences are described that are useful as cancer diagnostics, particularly to detect cancer cells that express the ras oncogene protein p21 by measuring the level of GAP gene expression or amplification.

Abstract: A vesicular, immunogenic, non-pyrogenic complex is obtained from isolates of N. gonorrhoeae by cultivating N. gonorrhoeae on a suitable nutrient medium; harvesting and centrifuging the cells; extracting the cell pellet with TRITON X-100 at alkaline pH; suspending the solids remaining after extraction in aqueous medium and precipitating in the cold with ethanol.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for slicing cylindrically shaped columns of gels. More particularly, it relates to an apparatus for firmly holding cylindrical columns of acrylamide gel while making a longitudinal slice through the entire length of the column.

Abstract: A conventional two row potato combine basic frame and conveyor structure having removably mounted thereon a four row potato digger apron supported by a removable outboard and inboard frame and support members and having removably mounted onto said frame structure a pair of spaced angularly disposed conveyors converging crop from said multi-row digger apron onto a single elevating conveyor of said basic frame structure.

Abstract: A composition of matter exhibiting a synergistic cytotoxic effect in combination therapy of certain breast cancer and myeloma cell lines is prepared by combining synergistically effective amounts of 5-fluorouracil and human recombinant beta-interferon, optionally together with a pharmaceutically effective diluent or carrier. Preferably the recombinant beta-interferon is a mutein in which the cysteine residue at position 17 of native beta-interferon is replaced by a serine residue.