Abstract: Universal switch modules, universal switches, and methods of using the same are disclosed, including haptic confirmation of commands generated by the user, methods of preparing an individual to interface with an electronic device or software.

Abstract: The present invention provides fusion proteins, polynucleotides, kits, as well as TALE- or CRISPR-Cas based systems and methods. The present invention relies on proximity-dependent biotinylation, which allows site-directed protein or DNA purification and identification. The present invention provides tools for delineating the genetics of disease mechanism and for the identification of therapeutic targets and markers.

Abstract: Universal switch modules, universal switches, and methods of using the same are disclosed, including haptic confirmation of commands generated by the user, methods of preparing an individual to interface with an electronic device or software.

Abstract: Brain-computer interface (“BCI”) systems that provide paralyzed individuals with more meaningful autonomy and independence. Including BCI systems used by an individual that requires less assistance from, or even in the absence of, a care giver, BCI systems that provide an objective and functional measurement of the effectiveness of a motor neuroprostheses in restoring motor outputs.

Abstract: The application relates to a deep scanning mutagenesis library to interrogate phenotypic changes in a population of cells comprising a plurality of CRISPR-Cas system guide RNAs targeting genomic sequences within at least one continuous genomic region, wherein the guide RNAs target at least 100 genomic sequences upstream of a PAM sequence for every 1000 base pairs within the continuous genomic region and methods for their use.

Abstract: The application relates to a deep scanning mutagenesis library to interrogate phenotypic changes in a population of cells comprising a plurality of CRISPR-Cas system guide RNAs targeting genomic sequences within at least one continuous genomic region, wherein the guide RNAs target at least 100 genomic sequences upstream of a PAM sequence for every 1000 base pairs within the continuous genomic region and methods for their use.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions based on a non-naturally occurring nucleic acid construct encoding a fusion protein for quantitating levels of secretion in a single cell which may comprise a protein sequence which may comprise a cytoplasmic domain, a transmembrane domain and a vesicular domain, wherein the vesicular domain may comprise a protein tag sequence, wherein upon expression of the fusion protein by a cell, the fusion protein localizes to the membrane of a secretory vesicle such that the protein tag localizes to the lumen of the secretory vesicle, and wherein the protein tag binds to a cell-impermeable marker; whereby upon secretion of the contents of the secretory vesicle, the protein tag is exposed to the cell-impermeable marker, the fusion protein is recycled back into the cell, and the single cell becomes labeled with the marker relative to the amount of secretion.

Abstract: Techniques for depositing a functionally integrated coating structure on a substrate are provided. An example method according to the disclosure includes receiving the substrate into a process chamber of a multi-process ion beam assisted deposition system, disposing the substrate in a first zone including a first evaporator species and a first ion beam, wherein the first evaporator species is Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3), disposing the substrate in a second zone including a second evaporator species and a second ion beam, wherein the second evaporator species is Yttrium Oxide (Y2O3), and disposing the substrate in a third zone including a third evaporator species and a third ion beam, wherein the third evaporator species is Yttrium Fluoride (YF3).

Abstract: Universal switch modules, universal switches, and methods of using the same are disclosed, including haptic confirmation of commands generated by the user, methods of preparing an individual to interface with an electronic device or software.

Abstract: The application relates to a deep scanning mutagenesis library to interrogate phenotypic changes in a population of cells comprising a plurality of CRISPR-Cas system guide RNAs targeting genomic sequences within at least one continuous genomic region, wherein the guide RNAs target at least 100 genomic sequences upstream of a PAM sequence for every 1000 base pairs within the continuous genomic region and methods for their use.

Abstract: A method of depositing material to manufacture an electrostatic chuck is provided. The method first deposits at least one layer of a first dielectric material on a handle using spin coating and/or direct spraying method. A functional electric layer is next deposited on the at least one layer of the first dielectric material. Finally, the electrostatic chuck if formed by depositing at least one layer of a second dielectric material on the functional electric layer and the first dielectric material using spin coating and/or direct spraying method.

Abstract: Several embodiments of the present technology are directed to actively controlling a temperature of a substrate in a chamber during manufacturing of a material or thin film. In some embodiments, the method can include cooling or heating the substrate to have a temperature within a target range, depositing a material over a surface of the substrate, and controlling the temperature of the substrate while the material is being deposited. In some embodiments, controlling the temperature of the substrate can include removing thermal energy from the substrate by directing a fluid over the substrate to maintain the temperature of the substrate within a target range throughout the deposition process.

Abstract: A flying system for flying a food product is disclosed having an endless conveyor system for cooking product in a bath of hot cooking oil. An upper conveyor belt of the conveyor system includes a plurality of protrusions on the surface that retains the food items with a lower conveyor belt. The protrusions may be formed by bars or rods that may be integrally formed with a fluid pervious surface forming the belt. Also, a process of cooking food items with an endless conveyor system.

Abstract: Several embodiments of the present technology are directed to actively controlling a temperature of a substrate in a chamber during manufacturing of a material or thin film. In some embodiments, the method can include cooling or heating the substrate to have a temperature within a target range, depositing a material over a surface of the substrate, and controlling the temperature of the substrate while the material is being deposited. In some embodiments, controlling the temperature of the substrate can include removing thermal energy from the substrate by directing a fluid over the substrate to maintain the temperature of the substrate within a target range throughout the deposition process.

Abstract: A system including: at least one processor; and at least one memory having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, controls the at least one processor to: profile a plurality of existing data structures to generate existing profile metadata; identify a data quality level assigned to the plurality of existing data structures; access a new data structure; profile the new data structure to generate new profile metadata; determine a data quality level for the new data structure by comparing the new profile metadata to the existing profile metadata; and generate a plurality of customized data quality tests for the new data structure based on the determined data quality level for the new data structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems, devices, kits, and methods for separating blood plasma or serum from whole blood. The present invention further provides systems, devices, and methods for separating a volume of blood plasm a or serum from whole blood.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions based on a non-naturally occurring nucleic acid construct encoding a fusion protein for quantitating levels of secretion in a single cell which may comprise a protein sequence which may comprise a cytoplasmic domain, a transmembrane domain and a vesicular domain, wherein the vesicular domain may comprise a protein tag sequence, wherein upon expression of the fusion protein by a cell, the fusion protein localizes to the membrane of a secretory vesicle such that the protein tag localizes to the lumen of the secretory vesicle, and wherein the protein tag binds to a cell-impermeable marker, whereby upon secretion of the contents of the secretory vesicle, the protein tag is exposed to the cell-impermeable marker, the fusion protein is recycled back into the cell, and the single cell becomes labeled with the marker relative to the amount of secretion.

Abstract: A system including: at least one processor; and at least one memory having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, controls the at least one processor to: profile a plurality of existing data structures to generate existing profile metadata; identify a data quality level assigned to the plurality of existing data structures; access a new data structure; profile the new data structure to generate new profile metadata; determine a data quality level for the new data structure by comparing the new profile metadata to the existing profile metadata; and generate a plurality of customized data quality tests for the new data structure based on the determined data quality level for the new data structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems, devices, kits, and methods for separating blood plasma or serum from whole blood. The present invention further provides systems, devices, and methods for separating a volume of blood plasma or serum from whole blood.

Abstract: A method of depositing material to manufacture an electrostatic chuck is provided. The method first deposits at least one layer of a first dielectric material on a handle using spin coating and/or direct spraying method. A functional electric layer is next deposited on the at least one layer of the first dielectric material. Finally, the electrostatic chuck if formed by depositing at least one layer of a second dielectric material on the functional electric layer and the first dielectric material using spin coating and/or direct spraying method.