Abstract: Provided is a charged particle beam apparatus capable of analyzing foreign matters generated when a sample is transported or observed. The charged particle beam apparatus includes a sample stage on which a measurement sample is provided, a charged particle beam source that irradiates the measurement sample with a charged particle beam, and a detector that detects charged particles emitted by irradiation with the charged particle beam, and includes a foreign matter observation sample held on the sample stage together with the measurement sample and a foreign matter observation unit that causes a foreign matter to be observed on the foreign matter observation sample.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition for forming a coating film having compatibility with a biological substance which comprises a block copolymer having unit structures represented by the formula (1) and the formula (2): (wherein R1 to R3, U1 and U2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, X1 and X2 represent an alkylene group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and n1 represents an integer of 1 to 10), and a solvent. The invention also provides a coating film using the same, a substrate for cell culture using the same, a method for producing the substrate for cell culture, and a method for producing a cell aggregate.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition for forming a coating film containing a phosphoric acid group-containing polymer capable of forming a film on a substrate by a simple process and capable of maintaining film properties under a solvent environment containing water, and a coating film which is a cured product of the composition. In particular, the composition for forming a coating film contains (a) a polymer (P) containing a hydroxyl group, and the hydroxyl group is derived only from a phosphoric acid group, (b) a polycarbodiimide (C) containing a structure represented by the following formula (c-1): —N?C?N—??(c-1), and (c) a solvent.

Abstract: A terminal control program according to the present disclosure causes a terminal apparatus to perform: receiving model information and version information that have been automatically transmitted from a fishing electric reel in response to a first request transmitted according to a user's operation; storing a reel control program of a latest version of the fishing electric reel of a model indicated by the model information; transmitting the reel control program of the latest version to the fishing electric reel, in a case where a version indicated by the received version information does not match the latest version; and changing a screen for setting or displaying reel information to the screen that corresponds to the reel control program of the latest version.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a novel triazole silane compound and a method for synthesizing the same, and a silane coupling agent containing the triazole silane compound as a component; and a surface treatment solution, a surface treatment method, and a method for bonding two different materials, which use said triazole silane compound.

Abstract: Liquid metals or plastic are deposited into a reservoir of powder that supports the liquid metal or plastic as it cools.

Abstract: An autoinducer-2 (AI-2) molecular response-based starting element and an Escherichia coli (E. coli) dynamic regulation system and method constructed thereby are provided. A cell density-dependent starting element PJ23119-LsrR-PlsrA based on an AI-2 molecular response is constructed. The element can be used to self-induce the expression of dCpf1, and crRNAs of different target genes are further assembled, such that the self-inducible element can be used for dCpf1-CRP to achieve the dynamic regulation of genes in a synthesis pathway. In the present disclosure, vectors pACYDuet-PJ23119-LsrR-PlsrA-dCpf1-CRP, pRSFDuet-GFP-mCherry, and pETDuet-crRNA can be constructed to simultaneously achieve the transcriptional activation and inhibition of different genes. The construction method of recombinant E. coli in the present disclosure is simple and has promising application prospects.

Abstract: The present invention provides recombinant DNA constructs, vectors and molecules useful for attenuating and/or refining the expression of a florigenic FT gene or transgene using targeting sequences of small RNA molecules. Transgenic plants, plant cells and tissues, and plant parts comprising the recombinant constructs, vectors, and molecules are also provided. Transgenic plants comprising a florigenic FT transgene may produce more bolls, siliques, fruits, nuts, or pods per node on the transgenic plant via suppression, relative to a control or wild type plant. Methods are further provided for introducing the recombinant DNA constructs, vectors, and molecules into a plant, and planting transgenic plants in the field including at higher densities. Transgenic plants of the present invention may provide greater yield potential than wild type or control plants.

Abstract: A fluid infusion system includes a housing configured to be adhesively coupled to an anatomy of the user. The housing comprises a communication device configured to wirelessly communicate a physiological characteristic to a communication component of a fluid infusion device. The fluid infusion system includes a fluid flow path from the fluid infusion device into the anatomy of the user, and the fluid flow path is configured to extend from the housing for insertion into the anatomy of the user.

Abstract: The invention provides a resin molding and a method of producing the same in which sterilizability thereof is secured and discoloration (yellowing) thereof is reduced even when the resin molding is radiation-irradiated under anaerobic conditions (deoxidation conditions). The radiation-irradiated and packaged resin molding is primarily packaged with a packaging material having oxygen permeability and then secondarily packaged with an oxygen impermeable packaging material together with a deoxidizer. The method of producing a radiation-irradiated and packaged resin molding involves a step of primarily packaging a resin molding before radiation irradiation with a packaging material having oxygen permeability, a step of subsequently secondarily packaging with an oxygen impermeable packaging material together with a deoxidizer, and then a step of conducting radiation irradiation. A step of opening the secondary packaging under the atmosphere, following the radiation irradiation step, is preferred.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for altering gibberellin (GA) content in corn or other cereal plants. Methods and compositions are also provided for altering the expression of genes related to gibberellin biosynthesis through suppression, mutagenesis and/or editing of specific subtypes of GA20 or GA3 oxidase genes. Modified plant cells and plants having a suppression element or mutation reducing the expression or activity of a GA oxidase gene are further provided comprising reduced gibberellin levels and improved characteristics, such as reduced plant height and increased lodging resistance, but without off-types.

Abstract: Provided are a composition for forming a coating film, a coating film and a substrate having the coating film, which have excellent compatibility with biological substances, as well as a method for producing the same. A composition for forming a coating film having the ability to inhibit adhesion of biological substances, the composition comprising a copolymer and a solvent, wherein the copolymer is obtained by subjecting a monomer mixture to polymerization, wherein the monomer mixture comprises compounds represented by the following formulae (1), (2), and (3): wherein R1 to R6, n, and m are as defined in the Description and Claims, wherein the compound represented by the formula (3) above is contained in a predetermined amount in the monomer mixture, a coating film obtained from the composition, and a substrate having the coating film as well as a method for producing the same.

Abstract: A control system includes: a semiconductor chip, having built therein a processing part, an A/D converter and a pull device circuit; a wiring part, having one end connected to a terminal connected to the A/D converter; and a sensor, connected to the other end of the wiring part and inputting a sensor signal in analog form via the wiring part. The pull device circuit includes a switching element, and has one end connected to ground or a power supply voltage and the other end connected between the A/D converter and the terminal. The processing part includes: a switch control part, controlling the switching element to be in an on or off state; a sensor information generator, generating sensor information based on the sensor signal; and a disconnection detector, detecting disconnection of the wiring part based on output of the A/D converter when the switching element is in the on state.

Abstract: The present invention provides recombinant DNA constructs, vectors and molecules useful for attenuating and/or refining the expression of a florigenic FT gene or transgene using targeting sequences of small RNA molecules. Transgenic plants, plant cells and tissues, and plant parts comprising the recombinant constructs, vectors, and molecules are also provided. Transgenic plants comprising a florigenic FT transgene may produce more bolls, siliques, fruits, nuts, or pods per node on the transgenic plant via suppression, relative to a control or wild type plant. Methods are further provided for introducing the recombinant DNA constructs, vectors, and molecules into a plant, and planting transgenic plants in the field including at higher densities. Transgenic plants of the present invention may provide greater yield potential than wild type or control plants.

Abstract: Provided is a charged particle beam device capable of reducing scattering of a foreign substance collected by a foreign substance collecting unit. The charged particle beam device includes: a sample chamber in which a sample is to be disposed; and a charged particle beam source configured to irradiate the sample with a charged particle beam. The charged particle beam device further includes: a foreign substance attachment/detachment unit from or to which a foreign substance is to detach or attach; and a foreign substance collecting unit provided in the sample chamber and configured to collect a foreign substance dropped from the foreign substance attachment/detachment unit. An opening through which the foreign substance passes is provided in an upper end portion of the foreign substance collecting unit. An area of the opening is smaller than a horizontal cross-sectional area of an internal space of the foreign substance collecting unit.

Abstract: Proposed is a tube container in which generation of scratches on a surface of the container can be prevented. The present tube container (100) includes a tube body (30) that defines a container space (S) for contents and that has a laminated structure. The tube body (30) includes: a cylindrical laminated sheet (31) in which both edges (31a, 31b) of the sheet are butted together; and a reinforcing tape portion (reinforcing tape 35) provided on an inner surface of the laminated sheet (31) along a butted portion (32). The laminate sheet (31) includes a high hardness protective layer (18) constituting an outermost layer, an outer polyethylene-based resin layer (21) formed on an inner side of the high hardness protective layer (18), and an inner polyethylene-based resin layer (11) constituting an innermost layer, and the high hardness protective layer (18) has a pencil hardness of 3B or greater than 3B.

Abstract: A YAG ceramic bonded body in which a YAG ceramic and a YAG ceramic or optical glass are bonded, wherein the YAG ceramic bonded body comprises glass as a bonding layer, and has a rate of change of transmittance that is within 7%. An object of this invention is to provide a bonded body in which a YAG ceramic and a YAG ceramic are bonded, or a bonded body in which a YAG ceramic and optical glass are bonded, and which is capable of suppressing the reflection of light at the bonded interface, as well as the production method thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for altering gibberellin (GA) content in corn or other cereal plants. Methods and compositions are also provided for altering the expression of genes related to gibberellin biosynthesis through suppression, mutagenesis and/or editing of specific subtypes of GA20 or GA3 oxidase genes. Modified plant cells and plants having a suppression element or mutation reducing the expression or activity of a GA oxidase gene are further provided comprising reduced gibberellin levels and improved characteristics, such as reduced plant height and increased lodging resistance, but without off-types.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a cacao bean-derived food material showing little oil seepage and various foods using the same. A composition having a particle size distribution in the range of 10 ?m to 1.5 mm and containing undisrupted cacao bean cells is provided. A composition containing undisrupted cacao bean cells, which has a free fat content ratio of 60% by weight or lower based on oil content is also provided. A composition containing 30% or more of undisrupted cells in cacao bean cells is further provided. A composition containing undisrupted cacao bean cells, which has a breaking strength of 3 kgf or lower is further provided.

Abstract: An illuminator includes a first light source, a second light source, a first lens on which light emitted from the first and second light sources is incident, a second lens disposed in a downstream of the first lens, and a half wave plate. The first lens, the second lens and the half wave plate are arranged along a first axis. The first light source and the second light source are arranged along a plane perpendicular to the first axis. The half wave plate is disposed in the optical axis between the first lens and the second lens, the half wave plate being disposed in a position close to the second lens.