Abstract: Provided herein is a molecular switch and a variety of feedback and feed-forward circuits that employ a split protein (e.g., a split transcription factor) and monomers from designed heterodimers In some embodiments, the cell may contain a first polypeptide comprising a first part of a split protein and a monomer of a designed heterodimer; (b) a second polypeptide comprising a second part of a split protein and a monomer of a designed heterodimer; and (c) a third polypeptide comprising a monomer of a designed heterodimer, not containing the first or second parts of the split protein. In these embodiments, (a) and (b) bind to each other, and (c) binds to (a) or (b), thereby inactivating the reconstituted split protein. Expression of (c) is regulated by the activity of the reconstituted split protein. Various circuits are also provided.

Abstract: Nanoparticulate material suitable for administration to a subject, the nanoparticulate material having bound to its surface: (a) copolymeric steric stabiliser that promotes dispersion of the nanoparticulate material in a liquid, wherein the copolymeric steric stabiliser comprises (i) an anchoring polymer segment having one or more binding groups that bind the copolymeric steric stabiliser to the nanoparticulate material, and (ii) a steric stabilising polymer segment that is different from the anchoring polymer segment, and (b) copolymeric mapping moiety comprising (i) an anchoring polymer segment having one or more binding groups that bind the copolymeric mapping moiety to the nanoparticulate material, (ii) one or more mapping groups comprising an agent that specifically binds to fibroblast activation protein (FAP), and (iii) a coupling polymer segment that is different to the anchoring polymer segment, wherein the coupling polymer segment couples the anchoring polymer segment to the one or more mapping group

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising microbial biomass, and food products, beverage products or feedstuffs comprising microbial biomass. Described herein are the uses of said compositions and food products, beverage products or feedstuffs for producing food-like aromas and/or flavours when heated, in particular for undergoing Maillard reactions. Also provided are methods for producing food-like aromas and/or flavours.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for corrective assistance to maintain a stable controllable drift, while permitting a drift driving experience for the driver. Examples of the systems and methods disclosed herein include receiving first data corresponding to a current operational state of a vehicle while performing a controllable drift; receiving a request to operate the vehicle in a requested operational state; determining that the requested operational state exceeds a threshold operational state associated with an uncontrollable drift; and, in response to the determination, providing corrective assistance to operate the vehicle in a corrective operational state to prevent the vehicle from entering an uncontrollable drift.

Abstract: Embodiments include a modular high-frequency emission source. In an embodiment, the modular high-frequency emission source includes a plurality of high-frequency emission modules, where each high-frequency emission module comprises and oscillator module, an amplification module, and an applicator. In an embodiment the oscillator module comprises a voltage control circuit and a voltage controlled oscillator. In an embodiment, the amplification module is coupled to the oscillator module. In an embodiment, the applicator is coupled to the amplification module. In an embodiment, each high-frequency emission module includes a different oscillator module.

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to skid recovery for a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method for controlling a vehicle during skid includes obtaining data indicating a skid condition of the vehicle, determining whether the skid condition can be corrected by counter-steering, and executing an intervention when the skid condition cannot be corrected by counter-steering, the intervention including inducing slippage in front wheels of the vehicle to change a direction and/or magnitude of lateral forces at the front wheels.

Abstract: A solid-state polymer electrolyte for lithium batteries is provided. The solid-state polymer electrolyte includes a solid-state network polymer electrolyte, formed by a modified poly(ethylene oxide) polymer material and an epoxy alkane crosslinking agent to form a poly(ethylene oxide) network structure, wherein the modified poly(ethylene oxide) high molecular weight material has an amino end, and the solid-state network polymer electrolyte comprises a lithium salt, The ratio of ethylene oxide (EO) to lithium (Li) in the solid-state network polymer electrolyte is 1:1 to 3:1, and a poly(vinylidene fluoride)-based polymer is doped in the solid-state network polymer electrolyte.

Abstract: Embodiments include a modular high-frequency emission source. In an embodiment, the modular high-frequency emission source includes a plurality of high-frequency emission modules, where each high-frequency emission module comprises and oscillator module, an amplification module, and an applicator. In an embodiment the oscillator module comprises a voltage control circuit and a voltage controlled oscillator. In an embodiment, the amplification module is coupled to the oscillator module. In an embodiment, the applicator is coupled to the amplification module. In an embodiment, each high-frequency emission module includes a different oscillator module.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pharmacologically acceptable magnetic nanoparticles suitable for administration to a subject.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of preparing liposomes without size exclusion steps resulting in small sized liposomes exhibiting narrow size distribution and compositions of same. The methods utilize liposome formation from lyso-PS, PS, and PC as the only phospholipids.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for inducing immune tolerance to proteins and subsequence administration of the proteins are disclosed. Compositions comprise proteins complexed with liposomes comprising PS and PC, wherein at least part of the PS is present as lyso-PS.

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to skid recovery for a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method for controlling a vehicle during skid includes obtaining data indicating a skid condition of the vehicle, determining whether the skid condition can be corrected by counter-steering, and executing an intervention when the skid condition cannot be corrected by counter-steering, the intervention including inducing slippage in front wheels of the vehicle to change a direction and/or magnitude of lateral forces at the front wheels.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include an applicator frame for a processing chamber. In an embodiment, the applicator frame comprises a first major surface of the applicator frame and a second major surface of the applicator frame opposite the first major surface. In an embodiment, the applicator frame further comprises a through hole, wherein the through hole extends entirely through the applicator frame. In an embodiment, the applicator frame also comprises a lateral channel embedded in the applicator frame. In an embodiment the lateral channel intersects the through hole.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include a high-frequency emission module. In an embodiment, the high-frequency emission module comprises a solid state high-frequency power source, an applicator for propagating high-frequency electromagnetic radiation from the power source, and a thermal break coupled between the power source and the applicator. In an embodiment, the thermal break comprises a substrate, a trace on the substrate, and a ground plane.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a processing tool that comprises a processing chamber, a chuck for supporting a substrate in the processing chamber, a dielectric window forming a portion of the processing chamber, and a modular high-frequency emission source. In an embodiment, the modular high-frequency emission source comprises a plurality of high-frequency emission modules. In an embodiment, each high-frequency emission module comprises, an oscillator module, amplification module, and an applicator. In an embodiment, the amplification module is coupled to the oscillator module. In an embodiment, the applicator is coupled to the amplification module. In an embodiment, the applicator is positioned proximate to the dielectric window.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include methods and apparatuses used to deposit graphene layers. In an embodiment, a method of depositing a graphene layer on a substrate comprises providing a substrate within a modular microwave plasma chamber, and flowing a carbon source and a hydrogen source into the modular microwave plasma chamber. In an embodiment, the method further comprises striking a plasma in the modular microwave plasma chamber, where a substrate temperature is below approximately 400° C., and depositing the graphene layer on the substrate.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a processing tool that comprises a processing chamber, a chuck for supporting a substrate in the processing chamber, a dielectric window forming a portion of the processing chamber, and a modular high-frequency emission source. In an embodiment, the modular high-frequency emission source comprises a plurality of high-frequency emission modules. In an embodiment, each high-frequency emission module comprises, an oscillator module, amplification module, and an applicator. In an embodiment, the amplification module is coupled to the oscillator module. In an embodiment, the applicator is coupled to the amplification module. In an embodiment, the applicator is positioned proximate to the dielectric window.

Abstract: An electrolyte and a fabricating method thereof, and a lithium battery are described. The fabricating method of the electrolyte has steps of: adding a PVDF-based polymer and a PMA-based polymer to a liquid electrolyte to form a mixture, wherein the liquid electrolyte comprises a lithium salt; heating the mixture to between 60 and 100° C. for more than 4 hours, so as to form a transparent solution; and cooling the transparent solution to form the electrolyte. The electrolyte is a gel-state electrolyte between ?60 and 80° C., which is suitable for use as an electrolyte in a lithium battery.

Abstract: An electrolyte composition, a method of fabricating the same, and an energy storage device with the electrolyte composition are provided. The method of fabricating an electrolyte composition has steps of: mixing a modified polyoxyethylene-based material and a siloxane-based material in a solvent to form a mixture in which a tail end of a group of the modified polyoxyethylene-based material has an amine group; and heating the mixture at a temperature ranging from 50 to 60° C. for a time ranging from 3 to 5 hours for obtaining an electrolyte composition, where the electrolyte composition is formed by bonding the amine group of the modified polyoxyethylene-based material to the siloxane-based material. The electrolyte composition enables conductive ions to conduct in an electrolyte easily.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pharmacologically acceptable magnetic nanoparticles suitable for administration to a subject.