Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to high-speed fiber optic networks that use light signals to transmit data over a network. The disclosed subject matter includes devices and methods relating to multi-lens optical components and/or optoelectronic subassemblies. In some aspects, devices and methods relate to an optical component including a housing defining a cavity and a lens array having a plurality of lenses on an optically transmissive portion of the housing. In some aspects, devices and methods relate to an optical component including a substrate; and a lens array on the substrate, the lens array having a plurality of discrete lenses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, in cosmetics and in therapeutics, of at least one antimicrobial protein belonging to the ribonuclease family, ribonuclease 7, or of polypeptides derived from said protein, notably as a marker for evaluating the condition of the epidermis. It further relates to the use of at least one polypeptide according to the invention, of at least one nucleic acid sequence coding for a polypeptide according to the invention, or of at least one agent that modulates the expression or the activity, notably biological, of said polypeptide or of its interaction with an element of the extracellular matrix, for the preparation of compositions intended for the prevention and/or treatment of skin disorders.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use, in particular cosmetic use, of an effective amount of at least one lacritin-type polypeptide, of an analogue thereof or of a fragment thereof, of at least one nucleic acid sequence encoding this polypeptide, or of at least one agent that modulates the activity, the stability or the expression of this polypeptide, or its interaction with syndecan-1, as an agent useful for the care of the skin and of appendages thereof.

Abstract: A circuit may include a first transmission line that includes a first first-line conductor configured to transport a signal and a second first-line conductor. The circuit may also include a second transmission line that includes a first second-line conductor, a second second-line conductor electrically coupled to the second first-line conductor, and a third second-line conductor separated from and positioned between the first and second second-line conductors. The third second-line conductor may be electrically coupled to the first first-line conductor. The circuit may also include a conductive jumper electrically coupling the first and second second-line conductors. The conductive jumper may contact the first and second second-line conductors in a position near the coupling of the first and second transmission lines.

Abstract: The invention also relates to the use of these complex forms for the purposes of screening for biological or chemical compounds capable of modulating a biological activity of said complex forms and/or for preparing and/or improving a pluristratified cell model.

Abstract: A skin care product comprising from about 0.001% to about 10% of a retinoid, in combination with 0.0001% to about 50% of at combination of retinoid boosters.

Abstract: A skin care product comprising from about 0.001% to about 10% of a retinoid in combination with 0.0001% to about 50% of at combination of retinoid hoosters.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use, in particular cosmetic use, of an effective amount of at least one lacritin-type polypeptide, of an analogue thereof or of a fragment thereof, of at least one nucleic acid sequence encoding this polypeptide, or of at least one agent that modulates the activity, the stability or the expression of this polypeptide, or its interaction with syndecan-1, as an agent useful for the care of the skin and of appendages thereof.

Abstract: A skin care product comprising from about 0.001% to about 10% of a retinoid, in combination with 0.0001% to about 50% of a combination of retinoid boosters.

Abstract: A skin care product comprising from about 0.001% to about 10% of a retinoid, in combination with 0.0001% to about 50% of a combination of retinoid boosters.

Abstract: A skin care product comprising from about 0.001% to about 10% of a retinoid, in combination with 0.0001% to about 50% of a combination of retinoid boosters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, in cosmetics and in therapeutics, of at least one antimicrobial protein belonging to the ribonuclease family, ribonuclease 7, or of polypeptides derived from said protein, notably as a marker for evaluating the condition of the epidermis. It further relates to the use of at least one polypeptide according to the invention, of at least one nucleic acid sequence coding for a polypeptide according to the invention, or of at least one agent that modulates the expression or the activity, notably biological, of said polypeptide or of its interaction with an element of the extracellular matrix, for the preparation of compositions intended for the prevention and/or treatment of skin disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a complex form of calmodulin-like skin protein (CLSP), of polypeptides derived from this protein or of analogues thereof, as a marker for evaluating a state of an epithelium. The invention also relates to the use of these complex forms for the purposes of screening for biological or chemical compounds capable of modulating a biological activity of said complex forms and/or for preparing and/or improving a pluristratified cell model.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more complexed or noncomplexed, soluble peptide form(s) of Desmoglein I, as a marker for evaluating the effectiveness of active agents and/or of treatments, in particular anti-ageing active agents and/or treatments, with regard to an epidermis.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for generating power. A first liquid comprising brine from a seawater reverse osmosis desalination process is provided on one side of a semipermeable membrane. This liquid has an osmotic pressure greater than seawater. A second liquid having an osmotic pressure less than seawater is provided on a second side of the membrane. A hydraulic pressure is provided to the first liquid that is less than the osmotic pressure difference between the first liquid and the second liquid so that some of the second liquid flows through the membrane and combines with the first liquid at a lesser rate than would occur without the hydraulic pressure thereby increasing the potential energy in the combined first and second liquids. The combined first and second liquids are delivered to a turbine thereby converting the increased potential energy into useful mechanical energy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, notably cosmetic and/or therapeutic, of the YKL-40 protein belonging to the family of chitinase-type proteins, of polypeptides derived from this protein or analogs thereof of a nucleic acid sequence encoding such a polypeptide or of an agent that modulates the activity or expression of such a polypeptide notably for stimulation of terminal epithelial differentiation.

Abstract: A skin care product comprising from about 0.001% to about 10% of a retinoid, in combination with 0.0001% to a bout 50% of a combination of retinoid boosters.

Abstract: A system and method for storing personal, medical, and insurance related information on a wireless device are disclosed. The information may be stored by sending it from a remote personal computer to a central database using the Internet. The information may be stored on the central database. The information may be accessed on the wireless device (e.g. on a display) or sent from the wireless device or a central database to remote locations, such as a doctor's office or hospital.

Abstract: Flavones with an isoprenyl group in the 8-position possess very good anti-inflammatory properties and can also be used to treat/prevent/cure skin-disorders when applied in food compositions.

Abstract: A skin care product comprising from about 0.001% to about 10% of a retinoid, in combination with 0.0001% to about 50% of a combination of retinoid boosters.