Abstract: Some embodiments provided herein relate to gene delivery systems and methods using a single plasmid that carries a self-inactivating transposase gene and a corresponding transposon. Some embodiments include nucleic acids having certain sequences, vector including such nucleic acids, and compositions including the vectors.

Abstract: A composition for the relief of symptoms of teething in human children, and a method of its use, is disclosed. The composition includes effective amounts of the homeopathic ingredients Belladonna 3C, Chamomilla 3C and Coffea Cruda 3C, preferably combined with distilled water to form a solution. The solution is introduced into a flexible tube that is open at one end and sealed at another end. The open end is then sealed to form a water-tight pouch, which is then cooled such that the solution is frozen. In use, a pouch may be opened and the solution expelled partially from the tube in order to be orally administered to the gums of the child. The volume of solution in each pouch contains enough of the components of the solution to be effective at providing pain relief to the child experiencing teething pain, as the solution melts, while the cold temperature of the solution provides further pain relief for the child.

Abstract: A protective and decorative coating composition including about 2 to 10 different colorants which in combination with a resinous composition produce a desired visible coating. A majority of the colorants has a maximum haze of about 10% and exhibits an absorbance peak in the visible spectrum wherein at least about 50% of the total absorbance in the visible spectrum occurs at wavelengths within about 50 nm of the wavelength of the peak absorbance.

Abstract: A protective and decorative coating composition including semiconductor particulate colorants which in combination with a resinous composition produce a desired color. The colorants are semiconductor particles which exhibit sized-quantized absorption of visible light and have a particle size of up to about 12 nm.