Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for functional ultrasound imaging, where the system comprises: a) an apparatus for delivering a nucleic acid encoding a mechanosensitive ion channel to a target neural cell population in a region of a brain; and b) a functional ultrasound imaging device. The present disclosure provides a method for functional ultrasound imaging.

Abstract: Electroencephalography (EEG) data may be analyzed to calculate various metrics such as maximum amplitude projection, node visit frequency, node transition frequency, and/or node transition polarity. The calculated metrics may be provided graphically in some examples. In some examples, the metrics may be provided graphically in combination with other data such as raw EEG traces.

Abstract: Examples described herein may predict therapy efficacy and/or therapeutic parameters using a comparison of individual patient status data and brain network response maps for the therapy. For example, VNS parameters may be predicted using a comparison of patient EEG data and brain network response maps of VNS therapy at various parameters.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating thin slice images from thick slice images are disclosed herein. In some examples, a deep learning system may calculate a residual from a thick slice image and add the residual to the thick slice image to generate a thin slice image. In some examples, the deep learning system includes a neural network. In some examples, the neural network may include one or more levels, where one or more of the levels include one or more blocks. In some examples, each level includes a convolution block and a non-linear activation function block. The levels of the neural network may be in a cascaded arrangement in some examples.

Abstract: A duty correction device includes a clock generation circuit, first and second correction pulse generation circuits, and a duty correction circuit. The clock generation circuit generates first to third divided clock signals, each having a phase offset from a reference clock signal. The first correction pulse generation circuit generates a first correction pulse by detecting a phase difference between a delayed clock signal and the first and second divided clock signals. The second correction pulse generation circuit generates a second correction pulse by detecting a phase difference between the second and third divided clock signals. The duty correction circuit checks whether the first and second correction pulses are generated at a preset logic level of the reference clock signal, and reflects the first or second correction pulses in a duty correction operation for the reference clock signal according to a result of the check.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polyurethane foam composition for sound-absorbing materials, a method for manufacturing a polyurethane foam and a polyurethane foam manufactured using the method. Particularly, disclosed are a composition containing a polyol mixture including a polyol and an additive, and isocyanate, and the manufacture of a low-density polyurethane foam for sound-absorbing materials, which is imparted with improved appearance formability, reduced smell and enhanced sound absorption performance by controlling the content of the composition and the conditions for foaming the composition.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to methods for modifying empathy in a subject, such as a human, by modulating type 2 theta oscillations in a brain region of the subject. The methods include increasing empathy in a subject, such as a human, by increasing type 2 theta oscillations in a brain region of the subject, thereby increasing empathy in the subject. The human subject may have a psychiatric or neurological condition that causes suboptimal empathy. Modulating type 2 theta oscillations in a brain region of a subject can be accomplished by optogenetic treatment, electric stimulation of a brain region, administration of a pharmaceutical drug, or a combination thereof. Also provided are systems for performing the methods disclosed herein.

Abstract: A relay switch device installed on a transmission line of a battery pack to electrically connect or disconnect the battery pack and a load includes a relay assembly including: a contact member configured to apply a current to or release a current from the transmission line and a coil unit configured to function as an electromagnet for opening and closing the contact member; a control unit configured to supply or block a relay power applied to the coil unit; and an operating voltage sensing unit configured to sense an operating voltage applied to the coil unit from the control unit. The operating voltage sensing unit is further configured to transmit an error message to the control unit when the operating voltage is lower than a preset reference operating voltage or out of a preset normal operating voltage range.

Abstract: Neurological Disease Mechanism Analysis for Diagnosis, Drug Screening, (Deep) Brain Stimulation Therapy design and monitoring, Stem Cell Transplantation therapy design and monitoring, Brain Machine Interface design, control, and monitoring.

Abstract: A flexible display device is disclosed. The flexible display device may comprise a first body, a second body, a flexible display, a first microphone, a first cavity and a first variable cavity. The first variable cavity is formed to extend from the first cavity and have a volume that varies when the second body moves with respect to the first body. When the second body moves with respect to the first body, the volume of the first variable cavity changes so that resonance frequencies in the first cavity and the first variable cavity can vary. By using the first variable cavity, the sensitivity of the first microphone can be improved and the state of the flexible display device can be identified.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polyurethane foam composition for sound-absorbing materials, a method for manufacturing a polyurethane foam and a polyurethane foam manufactured using the method. Particularly, disclosed are a composition containing a polyol mixture including a polyol and an additive, and isocyanate, and the manufacture of a low-density polyurethane foam for sound-absorbing materials, which is imparted with improved appearance formability, reduced smell and enhanced sound absorption performance by controlling the content of the composition and the conditions for foaming the composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device for carrying out magnetic resonance imaging compatible optogenetics; and methods for using the device.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for modeling brain dynamics in normal and diseased states.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for analyzing in vivo a brain circuit. A method of the present disclosure may include using optogenetics to stimulate a first region of a brain of an individual, in conjunction with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) of different regions of the brain to determine a dynamic functional connection between individual neurons of the first region and a second region of the brain. The method may further include identifying a third region of the brain, the neurons of which region mediate the dynamic functional connection between the first and second regions.

Abstract: A duty correction device includes a clock generation circuit, first and second correction pulse generation circuits, and a duty correction circuit. The clock generation circuit generates first to third divided clock signals, each having a phase offset from a reference clock signal. The first correction pulse generation circuit generates a first correction pulse by detecting a phase difference between a delayed clock signal and the first and second divided clock signals. The second correction pulse generation circuit generates a second correction pulse by detecting a phase difference between the second and third divided clock signals. The duty correction circuit checks whether the first and second correction pulses are generated at a preset logic level of the reference clock signal, and reflects the first or second correction pulses in a duty correction operation for the reference clock signal according to a result of the check.

Abstract: Examples described herein may predict therapy efficacy and/or therapeutic parameters using a comparison of individual patient status data and brain network response maps for the therapy. For example, VNS parameters may be predicted using a comparison of patient EEG data and brain network response maps of VNS therapy at various parameters.

Abstract: A fuel cell humidifier may completely or substantially completely prevent condensate water from entering a running fuel cell stack. The fuel cell humidifier includes a housing; a plurality of hollow fiber membranes arranged in the housing; a cap which is coupled to one end of the housing and has an air discharge port for supplying humidified air to the fuel cell stack; and a bypass tube for transferring condensate water generated from the humidified air to an interior space of the housing through which a discharge gas flows, wherein a first end of the bypass tube is disposed inside the air discharge port, and the bypass tube is in fluid communication with the interior space of the housing through a second end of the bypass tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly-type cartridge block enabling various types of cartridges, and a hollow-fiber membrane module comprising the same. The assembly-type cartridge block of an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a body part having a plurality of hollow-fiber membranes therein and having mesh parts formed respectively at the upper and lower parts thereof; and a fastening part formed on a side surface of the body part and configured to be fastened to an adjacent assembly-type cartridge block. Further, the hollow-fiber membrane module of an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a housing unit including a first fluid inlet, a first fluid outlet, a second fluid inlet, and a second fluid outlet; and a cartridge unit installed inside the housing unit and formed by fastening a plurality of assembly-type cartridge blocks, each of the assemble type cartridge blocks having a plurality of hollow-fiber membranes therein.

Abstract: Success in generating or curtailing seizures is related to their onset time, with inhibition proving less effective on earlier-onset afterdischarges. To identify targets for intervention, fMRI or simultaneous fMRI-LFP is used to map the seizure network of afterdischarges initiated from the dorsal and ventral hippocampus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antibacterial and biofilm formation-inhibiting composition containing myristoleic acid as an active ingredient, wherein the myristoleic acid has been confirmed to exhibit an antibacterial effect against acne bacterium (Cutibacterium acnes) and Staphylococcus aureus, which cause skin inflammation and trouble, and to effectively inhibit the biofilms of Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus, at a very low concentration, and thus, the composition containing myristoleic acid as an active ingredient can be provided as an antibacterial agent and an anti-biofilm composition, and can be provided as a cosmetic composition for ameliorating skin inflammatory diseases.