Abstract: Disclosed is a modified microorganism producing putrescine or ornithine, and a method for producing putrescine or ornithine using the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for preparing a fermented soybean paste and a fermented soybean paste prepared thereby, the method comprising: a mixing step for mixing a Traditional Korean fermented soybean paste and a modified Korean fermented soybean paste to prepare a mixed fermented soybean paste; a first aging step for primarily aging the mixed fermented soybean paste at room temperature; and a second aging step for secondarily aging mixed fermented soybean paste, which has gone through the primary aging at low temperature.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyimide film forming composition which comprises a polyamic acid or a polyimide in an oligomer form or in a low-molecular weight form, the polyamic acid or the polyimide being prepared from a diamine containing an intramolecular imide group, and thus can provide a polyimide film having improved heat resistance while retaining optical properties thereof. In addition, the polyimide film according to the present invention can reduce not only a laser energy density (E/D) required in the laser exfoliation process but also remarkably decrease an amount of ash generated by an exfoliation process, thereby further improving the reliability of a device in a display manufacturing process.

Abstract: Organic coating compositions, particularly antireflective coating compositions for use with an overcoated photoresist, are provided that comprise that a blend of two or more resins, where one resin has epoxy groups either pendant or fused to the polymer backbone. Preferred coating compositions include: 1) a first resin that comprises one or more epoxy reactive groups; and 2) a crosslinker resin that is distinct from the first resin and comprises epoxy groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminated film roll body, around which a laminated film is wound, the laminated film including: a first polyimide film; and a second polyimide film laminated on the first polyimide film and made of a fluorine-based, siloxane-based, or amine-based polyamic acid, wherein the second polyimide film has a glass transition temperature of 350° C. or higher when measured by a temperature elevation rate of 20° C./min. The laminated film roll body can be used in a continuous manufacturing process of a flexible device to improve process yield and efficiency.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel acetohydroxy acid synthase, a microorganism comprising the same, or a method for producing an L-branched-chain amino acid using the same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein include systems, methods, compositions, and kits for labeling DNA (e.g., open chromatin-associated gDNA). The method can comprise contacting double-stranded DNA (dsDNA), such as gDNA, with a transposome to generate a plurality of dsDNA fragments each comprising a first 5? overhang and a second 5? overhang. The transposome can comprise a transposase, a first adaptor having a first 5? overhang, and a second adaptor having a second 5? overhang. The first 5? overhang can comprise a complement of a target-binding region of a bead oligonucleotide. The first 5? overhang can comprise a coupling sequence. The second 5? overhang can comprise a universal sequence. There are provided, in some embodiments, coupling oligonucleotides comprising a 5? complement of the coupling sequence and a 3? complement of a target-binding region of a bead oligonucleotide.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel concept of sauce, and specifically to a novel sauce using tempeh and a preparation method thereof. A method for preparing a tempeh-containing sauce according to the present application includes secondary fermenting tempeh with brine and other grains to prepare a fermented aged product.

Abstract: An image sensor includes one or more first unit pixels. Each of the one or more first unit pixels may include a first photoelectric conversion region including first photoelectric conversion elements arranged in the form of a matrix, and a first floating diffusion region at a center of the first photoelectric conversion elements; a first transistor region including a first active region in which a first reset gate, a first select gate and a first drive gate are disposed; a first signal interconnect electrically connecting the first floating diffusion region to the first drive gate; and a first shielding interconnect separated from the first signal interconnect and extending parallel to the first signal interconnect.

Abstract: A light absorber includes an insulating substrate; a reflective layer that is provided on the insulating substrate, that is composed of a metal, and that has conductivity; a conductive pattern that is disposed on the reflective layer and that has defined therein at least one first opening; a nano-antenna that is disposed on the reflective layer and that vertically overlaps the at least one first opening; and an insulating pattern having a first portion that is interposed between the reflective layer and the conductive pattern and having a second portion that is interposed between and completely fills a vertical space between the reflective layer and the nano-antenna so that the reflective layer, the conductive pattern, and the nano-antenna are electrically insulated from each other.

Abstract: A gel polymer electrolyte for a lithium electrochemical cell, comprising: a) a three-dimensional cross-linked polymer network within a liquid electrolyte obtained by forming a reaction product of at least one fluorinated copolymer with at least one isocyanate compound comprising at least two isocyanate functional groups, and b) a liquid electrolyte solution included in the polymer network a), wherein the fluorinated copolymer comprises: i) at least one first recurring unit derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated fluorinated monomer; and ii) at least one second recurring unit derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a hydroxyl group. A process for the manufacture of the gel polymer electrolyte for a lithium electrochemical cell; a lithium electrochemical cell comprising a cathode, an anode, and the present gel polymer electrolyte; and use of the gel electrolyte polymer in a lithium electrochemical cell as a separator and an electrolyte.

Abstract: An embodiment wireless communication linkage control apparatus is configured to determine a position determination technique of a mobile terminal based on state information of a vehicle, to determine the current position of the mobile terminal, thereby controlling maintenance or release of wireless communication linkage with the mobile terminal depending on the position of the mobile terminal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein include systems, methods, compositions, and kits for performing targeted single cell mRNA sequencing assays. Capture oligonucleotides capable of specifically binding to target nucleic acid species are provided in some embodiments. Depletion oligonucleotides capable of specifically binding to undesirable nucleic acid species are provided in some embodiments. The method can comprise random priming and extension of barcoded transcripts followed by one or more enrichment and/or depletion steps using said capture oligonucleotides and/or depletion oligonucleotides. Immune repertoire profiling methods are also provided in some embodiments.

Abstract: Disclosed herein include systems, methods, compositions, and kits for determining the presence of a single cell mRNA sequencing assay workflow failure, including determining a failure in barcoding copies of a nucleic acid target and determining a failure in sequencing library generation. There are also provided, in some embodiments, compositions, methods, and systems for determining the sequencing status of sequencing library members (e.g., saturated sequencing or under sequencing). Compositions comprising a predetermined copy number of barcoded control nucleic acids are also provided herein.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of first conductive patterns extending parallel in a first direction on a substrate, a plurality of second conductive patterns extending parallel in a second direction crossing the first direction on the substrate, a plurality of buried contacts connected to the substrate between the plurality of first conductive patterns and between the plurality of second conductive patterns, and a landing pad connected to each of the buried contacts on the plurality of buried contacts. The landing pad includes a first side surface extending in the first direction in plan view and a second side surface extending in a third direction in plan view. The third direction is different from the first direction and the second direction in plan view.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas collection device and is directed to a gas collection device for collecting a gas which is generated while microorganisms are cultured in a super absorbent polymer product. The gas collection device may comprise a constant temperature chamber having an interior that is configured to be maintained at a set temperature; a culture flask unit located inside the constant temperature chamber and configured to culture a bacteria therein; an adsorption unit located outside the constant temperature chamber and configured to receive a gas inside the culture flask unit; a pump unit connected to a rear end of the adsorption unit and configured to suck the gas inside the culture flask unit into the adsorption unit; and a mass flow controller located outside the constant temperature chamber and configured to control a flow rate of the gas sucked into the adsorption unit.

Abstract: The gas collection device includes a constant temperature chamber whose interior is maintained at a set temperature; a culture flask unit located inside the constant temperature chamber and culturing bacteria therein; a mass flow controller located outside the constant temperature chamber and connected to the culture flask unit through an injection flow path to control a gas injected into the culture flask unit through the injection flow path; and an impinger located outside the constant temperature chamber and connected to the culture flask unit through a discharge flow path to receive a gas discharged from the culture flask unit through the discharge flow path in real time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a use of a carbamate compound represented by chemical formula 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, a solvate or a hydrate thereof for preventing, alleviating or treating myotonia.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides porous composite powder which includes biodegradable polymer particles with a porous structure having positive charges dispersed uniformly thereon and further includes inorganic particles. The porous composite powder adsorbs and removes fine particulate matter remaining in the skin and skin pores effectively through ionic bonding, while maintaining a spherical shape. The present disclosure also provides a method for preparing porous composite powder for adsorption of fine dust including particles forming a composite homogeneously, while maintaining a spherical shape, through a single process.

Abstract: Provided is a hydrogenation method of a phthalate compound. According to the present invention, in the hydrogenation reaction, generation of by-products is suppressed, and thus catalytic activity is improved and life-time is extended, thereby increasing efficiency of a commercial process and economic efficiency. Further, since the hydrogenation product prepared by the present invention has high purity and a low acid value, its quality as a plasticizer is excellent, thereby being applied to a variety of products.