Abstract: Disclosed is a storage cabinet. An embodiment has one or more shelves, one or more doors for enclosing the cabinet, and an electromagnetic lock for locking the door or doors. The shelves have one or more cameras, an opened- or closed-door state sensor, and a weight sensor arranged to measure weight of products placed on said shelves. An electronic data processor carries out a machine learning computer vision method for processing data received from cameras and sensors to identify products removed from said shelves. The processor detects when a cabinet door is in an open state, acquires image and weight data from the associated camera and weight sensor. When a weight change at a shelf is detected, processing of image data acquired including when the weight change occurred occurs, with said machine learning computer vision method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an asymmetric hair follicle spheroid comprising: an accommodating part preparation step of preparing a bio-ink accommodating part in which a partitioning member providing a plurality of partitioned spaces is accommodated; a bio-ink supplying step of positioning the partitioning member in the bio-ink accommodating part and supplying bio-ink containing hydrogel to each partitioned space of the partitioning member; and a discharge step of applying pressure to the bio-ink accommodating part and discharging the bio-ink accommodated in the partitioned spaces through a single nozzle. The asymmetric hair follicle spheroid produced according to the present disclosure allows the direction of hair growth to be controlled.

Abstract: Chemical-free, biological insecticide formulation for the control of insect pests in plants, wherein said formulation comprises Bacillus subtilis strain No. 5 NRRL 50391, at defined concentrations, palatability enhancers or attractants, a carrier selected from clays, kaolin, tale, zeolite, water, vegetable oils, paraffinic or non-paraffinic minerals among other agents.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a training station for surgical procedures comprising a model of an anatomical structure, a three-dimensional digital model of the anatomical structure and a work base. The model of the anatomical structure is obtained through diagnostic images of a patient and provides a replica of the anatomical conformation including bone, cartilage and skin. The three-dimensional digital model allows a training station user to interact with a virtual representation of the model of an anatomical structure through augmented reality and/or virtual reality systems.

Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and kits for electro-mechanical cell transfection are provided. A device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an active zone therebetween where an electrical potential difference applied to the first and second electrodes generates an electric field in the active zone sufficient to transfect at least a subset of the cells flowing in the active zone.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and kits for cell transfection are provided. A device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an electroporation zone therebetween where an electrical potential difference applied to the first and second electrodes generates an electric field in the electroporation zone sufficient to transfect at least a subset of the cells in the flow path. Methods of introducing a composition into at least a portion of a plurality of cells using the devices, systems, and kits of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: An electroporation device with a volume of varying cross sectional area that as a fast assay device for determining the optimal conditions for plasma membrane electroporation.

Abstract: An electroporation device with a volume of varying cross-sectional area that be used as a fast assay device for determining the optimal conditions for plasma membrane electroporation.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and kits for cell electroporation are provided. A device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an electroporation zone therebetween where an electrical potential difference applied to the first and second electrodes generates an electric field in the electroporation zone sufficient to electroporate at least a subset of the cells in the flow path. Methods of introducing a composition into at least a portion of a plurality of cells using the devices, systems, and kits of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for cell electroporation are provided. An apparatus includes a fluid transport structure, such as a pipette, that includes an electroporation structure defining a flow path having a constriction. The fluid transport structure also includes at least two conductive elements configured to produce an electric field in the flow path. The conductive elements are in operative arrangement with each other and are configured to expose cells contained within a cell suspension flowing through the fluid transport structure to an electric field that is sufficient to electroporate at least a subset of the cells in the flow path.

Abstract: The invention refers to formulae for biologic control of insect plagues in plants, free of chemicals, that include deposited Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki strains, as well as crystals from endotoxins derived from said strains. It also refers to the biologic control method for the protection of plants from insect plagues through the application of the said formula on plants, their parts, the soil, or their surroundings.

Abstract: The invention provides a defined low protein culture medium for maintaining cells in an undifferentiated state, the medium comprising: a basal medium, an organic acid from the tricarboxylic acid cycle, nonessential amino acids, a combination of growth factors selected from the group consisting of FGF-2 protein, an IGF-1 protein or insulin, a Transferrin protein, and a TGF beta 1 protein, wherein the medium is essentially feeder-free, essentially xeno-free, essentially free of beta-mercaptoethanol, and essentially free of animal-derived or human-derived proteins.

Abstract: An electroporation device with a volume of varying cross sectional area that as a fast assay device for determining the optimal conditions for plasma membrane electroporation.

Abstract: A method for data processing in an optical network component includes filtering and optically equalizing an incoming optical signal and modulating the optically equalized signal. A corresponding optical network component is also provided.

Abstract: The invention refers to formulae for biologic control of insect plagues in plants, free of chemicals, that include deposited Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki strains, as well as crystals from endotoxins derived from said strains. It also refers to the biologic control method for the protection of plants from insect plagues through the application of the said formula on plants, their parts, the soil, or their surroundings.

Abstract: A composition used to obtain a biological fungicide and bactericide without the use of antibiotics to control plant diseases, consisting in native strains. The composition is characterized in that it includes strains of the bio-controllers Bacillus spp and Brevibacillus parabrevis in a concentration of ten to the power of eight spores/g at a ratio of 1:1:1:1 for each of the strains, with a broad-spectrum action on phytopathogenic bacteria and late blight.

Abstract: The invention provides a defined low protein culture medium for maintaining cells in an undifferentiated state, the medium comprising: a basal medium, an organic acid from the tricarboxylic acid cycle, nonessential amino acids, a combination of growth factors selected from the group consisting of FGF-2 protein, an IGF-1 protein or insulin, a Transferrin protein, and a TGF beta 1 protein, wherein the medium is essentially feeder-free, essentially xeno-free, essentially free of beta-mercaptoethanol, and essentially free of animal-derived or human-derived proteins.

Abstract: A composition used to obtain a biological fungicide and bactericide without the use of antibiotics to control plant diseases, consisting in native strains. The composition is characterized in that it includes strains of the bio-controllers Bacillus spp and Brevibacillus parabrevis in a concentration of ten to the power of eight spores/g at a ratio of 1:1:1:1 for each of the strains, with a broad-spectrum action on phytopathogenic bacteria and late blight.

Abstract: A method for data processing in an optical network component includes filtering and optically equalizing an incoming optical signal and modulating the optically equalized signal. A corresponding optical network component is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerial vegetation cover architectonic system (1) comprising one column (2), one vase (3), arms (4) and tie rods (5). The vase (3) comprises, inside itself, a substrate and fertilizer for plants and vegetables cultivation, which, when grown, will cover the system arms and tie rods (1).