Abstract: The present invention generally provides methods and compositions for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and depression and/or anxiety. The invention relates to recombinant microorganisms, particularly gut-colonizing probiotics, modified to produce L-DOPA.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides methods and compositions for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and depression and/or anxiety. The invention relates to recombinant microorganisms, particularly gut-colonizing probiotics, modified to produce L-DOPA.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for treating a tissue site are described. In some embodiments, the system may include a dressing, a negative-pressure source, and a communication device. The communication device may be coupled to the negative-pressure source and configured to transmit operational data of the negative pressure source to a remote location for monitoring usage of the system.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for treating a tissue site are described. In some embodiments, the system may include a dressing, a negative-pressure source, and a communication device. The communication device may be coupled to the negative-pressure source and configured to transmit operational data of the negative pressure source to a remote location for monitoring usage of the system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cryptocurrency card for engaging in cryptocurrency transactions. In one example, a user has a user device and a card. The user device can generate a graphical user interface that includes transaction data associated with an account of the user with a service provider. The graphical user interface can include an option for linking one or more digital wallets to the card. In response to detecting a user selection of the option, the user device can interact with a computer system associated with the service provider to link a digital wallet to the card. Based on the link, the computer system can then use the digital wallet to execute cryptocurrency transactions initiated using the card. The computer system can also update the transaction data to describe the cryptocurrency transactions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a graphical user interface and card system for engaging in cryptocurrency transactions. In one example, a system can provide a graphical user interface to a user. The graphical user interface can include transaction data and an option for linking a digital wallet to an account of the user. The system can detect a selection of the option and responsively link the digital wallet to the account. The system can also link a card to the digital wallet. Thereafter, the system can receive a request associated with the user using the card to engage in a cryptocurrency transaction. Based on the link between the card and the digital wallet, the system can determine that the digital wallet is to be used to execute the cryptocurrency transaction. The system can then use the digital wallet to execute the cryptocurrency transaction and update transaction data accordingly.

Abstract: Some examples described herein involve an interactive game system and virtual world for educating users about cryptocurrency. In one example, a system can generate a three-dimensional (3D) virtual world for a video game. The 3D virtual world can include game objects and a virtual avatar representing a user, where the virtual avatar is movable within the 3D virtual world to interact with the game objects. The system can detect an interaction between the virtual avatar and one of the game objects within the 3D virtual world and, in response to detecting the interaction, select a learning module. The system can select the learning module from among a group of learning modules based on the game object. The learning module can be configured to provide an educational tutorial to teach the user about cryptocurrency. The system can then execute the learning module to provide the educational tutorial to the user.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides methods and compositions for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, depression, anxiety, and memory deficits. The invention relates to recombinant microorganisms, particularly gut-colonizing probiotics, modified to produce L-DOPA as well as microcapsules and lyophilized formulations comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides methods and compositions for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and depression and/or anxiety. The invention relates to recombinant microorganisms, particularly gut-colonizing probiotics, modified to produce L-DOPA.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides methods and compositions for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and depression and/or anxiety. The invention relates to recombinant microorganisms, particularly gut-colonizing probiotics, modified to produce L-DOPA.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for treating a tissue site are described. In some embodiments, the system may include a dressing, a negative-pressure source, and a communication device. The communication device may be coupled to the negative-pressure source and configured to transmit operational data of the negative pressure source to a remote location for monitoring usage of the system.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for treating a tissue site are described. In some embodiments, the system may include a dressing, a negative-pressure source, and a communication device. The communication device may be coupled to the negative-pressure source and configured to transmit operational data of the negative pressure source to a remote location for monitoring usage of the system.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides methods and compositions for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, depression, anxiety, and memory deficits. The invention relates to recombinant microorganisms, particularly gut-colonizing probiotics, modified to produce L-DOPA as well as microcapsules and lyophilized formulations comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides methods and compositions for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and depression and/or anxiety. The invention relates to recombinant microorganisms, particularly gut-colonizing probiotics, modified to produce L-DOPA.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for treating a tissue site are described. In some embodiments, the system may include a dressing, a negative-pressure source, and a communication device. The communication device may be coupled to the negative-pressure source and configured to transmit operational data of the negative pressure source to a remote location for monitoring usage of the system.

Abstract: A method of issuing a purchase card is provided. The method includes the steps of presenting a purchaser with the opportunity to buy the purchase card, determining whether the purchaser has sufficient funds to pay for the purchase card, creating a purchase card account for a recipient designated by the purchaser, and issuing the purchase card. The purchase card may also be issued in connection with another credit card, for example as a rebate for purchases on the credit card. The purchase card may also be converted to a credit card.

Abstract: A method of issuing a purchase card is provided. The method includes the steps of presenting a purchaser with the opportunity to buy the purchase card, determining whether the purchaser has sufficient funds to pay for the purchase card, creating a purchase card account for a recipient designated by the purchaser, and issuing the purchase card. The purchase card may also be issued in connection with another credit card, for example as a rebate for purchases on the credit card. The purchase card may also be converted to a credit card.

Abstract: A method of issuing a purchase card is provided. The method includes the steps of presenting a purchaser with the opportunity to buy the purchase card, determining whether the purchaser has sufficient funds to pay for the purchase card, creating a purchase card account for a recipient designated by the purchaser, and issuing the purchase card. The purchase card may also be issued in connection with another credit card, for example as a rebate for purchases on the credit card. The purchase card may also be converted to a credit card.

Abstract: A spade drill bit (202) comprises a shaft (204) having one end (205) configured to be engaged to a driving tool and a cutting head (206) attached at an opposite end of said shaft (204). The cutting head (206) includes a center point (216) having threads (240) defined thereon, including continuous threads (247) adjacent the tip and discontinuous threads (242) thereafter toward the base.

Abstract: A method of issuing a purchase card is provided. The method includes the steps of presenting a purchaser with the opportunity to buy the purchase card, determining whether the purchaser has sufficient funds to pay for the purchase card, creating a purchase card account for a recipient designated by the purchaser, and issuing the purchase card. The purchase card may also be issued in connection with another credit card, for example as a rebate for purchases on the credit card. The purchase card may also be converted to a credit card.