Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating comprising a (i) boronic ester of Formula (I) disclosed herein, and (ii) an elastomer, wherein (i) and (ii) are cured with pentaerythritol tetrakis(3-mercaptoptopionate) (PTMP) and 3,6-dioxa-1,8-octanedithiol (DODT).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a self-healing material comprising microcapsules comprising a monomeric or oligomeric healing agent, and a catalyst that is able to catalyse the polymerisation of the monomeric or oligomeric healing agent.

Abstract: The disclosure addresses methods, compositions, and kits used to detect or quantify polymerase inhibitors in biological samples. The polymerase inhibitors can be therapeutic agents, or metabolites thereof, that have been administered to a subject as part of, for example, antiretroviral therapy (ART) or pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to address potential infections by, e.g., retroviruses such as HIV and other viruses reliant on reverse transcription. These methods, compositions, and kits can be applied to monitor a subject's compliance with the indicated therapies and can inform potential adjustments to the therapies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel short interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules that are multi-targeted. More specifically, the present invention relates to siRNA molecules that target two or more sequences. In one embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed to incorporate features of siRNA molecules and features of micro-RNA (miRNA) molecules. In another embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed so that each strand is directed to separate targets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel short interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules that are multi-targeted. More specifically, the present invention relates to siRNA molecules that target two or more sequences. In one embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed to incorporate features of siRNA molecules and features of micro-RNA (miRNA) molecules. In another embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed so that each strand is directed to separate targets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel short interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules that are multi-targeted. More specifically, the present invention relates to siRNA molecules that target two or more sequences. In one embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed to incorporate features of siRNA molecules and features of micro-RNA (miRNA) molecules. In another embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed so that each strand is directed to separate targets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel short interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules that are multi-targeted. More specifically, the present invention relates to siRNA molecules that target two or more sequences. In one embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed to incorporate features of siRNA molecules and features of micro-RNA (miRNA) molecules. In another embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed so that each strand is directed to separate targets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel short interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules that are multi-targeted. More specifically, the present invention relates to siRNA molecules that target two or more sequences. In one embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed to incorporate features of siRNA molecules and features of micro-RNA (miRNA) molecules. In another embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed so that each strand is directed to separate targets.

Abstract: There is disclosed a floating system positioned in a body of water having a water bottom, the system comprising a host member floating on a surface of the water; a flotation module floating under the surface of the water; a flexible hose connecting the host member to the flotation module; and an elongated underwater line structure, comprising a top portion connected to the flotation module; a bottom portion extending to the water bottom and adapted to connect to a flowline lying on the water bottom; and at least one of the top portion and the bottom portion comprising a catenary configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel short interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules that are multi-targeted. More specifically, the present invention relates to siRNA molecules that target two or more sequences. In one embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed to incorporate features of siRNA molecules and features of micro-RNA (miRNA) molecules. In another embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed so that each strand is directed to separate targets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel short interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules that are multi-targeted. More specifically, the present invention relates to siRNA molecules that target two or more sequences. In one embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed to incorporate features of siRNA molecules and features of micro-RNA (miRNA) molecules. In another embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed so that each strand is directed to separate targets.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to films having barrier as well as controlled disintegration properties and, more particularly, to controlled water disintegrable films.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to films having barrier as well as controlled disintegration properties and, more particularly, to controlled water disintegrable films.

Abstract: Processes for chemical conversion of volatile organic compounds to value added products using multiphasic membrane reactors are described. More particularly the multiphasic materials comprising two or more phases bound to one another which in the form of a solid state membrane demonstrate an ability to selectively convey electrons, hydrogen and oxygen between different gaseous mixtures. Characteristics of such multiphasic materials provide independent, controllable, counter-current transport of hydrogen, electrons and oxygen.

Abstract: Preparation, structure, and properties of non-homogenous solid systems, which in the form of a solid state membrane demonstrate an ability to selectively convey electrons, hydrogen and oxygen between different gaseous mixtures, and their uses, are described. Multiphasic systems of the invention comprising two or more phases bound to one another, and at least one of the bound phases demonstrates an ability to selectively convey hydrogen, another phase demonstrates an ability to selectively convey oxygen ions between different gaseous mixtures, and one or more phase demonstrates electronic conductivity.

Abstract: A magnetic test module runs on a spin stand to detect amplitude decay and noise evolution at the same time. Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) decay is directly measured. The recording performance is correlated better with SNR instead of signal only. The thermal stability of the system is evaluated more accurately with this SNR decay method. A heater is placed under the media disk, and a remote sensing thermometer and temperature controller form a subsystem to set up desired environmental temperature. The heater creates a heated band and the read/write head flies above the heated band. The temperature control system may be removed when SNR decay measurement is performed under room temperature.

Abstract: A method for determining whether a spike in a read back signal from a read head positioned over a perpendicular recording disk having a magnetically soft underlayer (SUL) is caused by a defect in the SUL or by a thermal asperity (TA). A first read back signal with the spike is obtained in the absence of a local magnetic field near the read head. Then, a permanent magnet or electromagnet is used to induce a small local magnetic field by the read head, and a second signal is obtained. If the signals are substantially similar, a thermal asperity is indicated. Otherwise a defect in the 13 magnetically soft underlayer of the disk is indicated.