Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for malodor reduction. The malodor control compositions are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including use in consumer products, for example, air freshening compositions, laundry detergents, fabric enhancers, surface cleaners, beauty care products, dish care products, diapers, feminine protection articles, animal and pet litter compositions and plastic films for garbage bags. Such malodor control technologies do not unduly interfere with the scent of the perfumed or unperfumed situs that is treated with the malodor control technology.

Abstract: The invention provides a genetic screening method for identifying a transfected cell expressing the polypeptide of interest. The methods allows for high throughput screening of recombinant cells for elevated levels of expression of the polypeptide of interest using methylcellulose comprising fluorescent protein A or G to improve detection and cloning. The invention also provides capture media, formulations and methods of making and using thereof.

Abstract: A field grading material includes a field grading effective amount of a nanoparticle filler distributed in a polymeric matrix, and the nanoparticle filler is heterogeneously distributed in the polymeric matrix.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polypeptide comprising the isolated amino acid sequence of a pre-ligand assembly domain (PLAD) of a TNF-like receptor. Also provided by this invention is a polypeptide comprising the isolated amino acid sequence of a pre-ligand assembly domain (PLAD), wherein the PLAD is selected from the group consisting of: the PLAD of a TNF-R, the PLAD of p60, the PLAD of p80, the PLAD of Fas (CD95/APO-1), the PLAD of TRAIL receptors, the PLAD of LT?R, the PLAD of CD40, the PLAD of CD30, the PLAD of CD27, the PLAD of HVEM, the PLAD of OX40 and the PLAD of DR4. TNF-R, p60, p80, Fas, TRAIL receptor, LT?R, CD40, CD30, CD27, HVEM, OX40, DR4, TROY, EDAR, XEDAR, DCR3, AITR, 4-1BB, DR3, RANK, TACI, BCMA, DR6, DPG, DR5, DCR1 AND DCR2 are all members of the TNF receptor superfamily or the TNF-like receptor family. The invention also provides the PLAD for other members of the TNF receptor superfamily.

Abstract: A device comprising a planar integrated circuit that includes an array of electrodes and at least one nanostructure, having a major axis, in electrical contact with at least one electrode. The device forms an interface between an integrated circuit platform and electro-physiologically active cells and is used in manipulate the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process to direct the growth and direction of polymerization of microtubules using patterned centrosomes or centrosome fragments on a surface. Incorporation a flow force to direct the position and the growth of microtubules, results in a regular network of microtubules. The invention therefore provides a new route to develop both sensing and non-sensing functional microtubule-based nanodevices such as those for nanoscale separation or purification.

Abstract: A field grading material including a polymeric matrix provided with a filler. The filler includes a field grading effective amount of particles having at least one dimension smaller than or equal to 100 nm. A device including the field grading material for grading an electric field in high-voltage applications and a method for grading an electric field at a joint or termination of an electric power cable using the field grading material.

Abstract: PU/ZnO nanocomposites are provided wherein the addition of less than 1 vol % 33 nm ZnO nanoparticles into a PU matrix effect a decrease in the Young's Modulus and storage modulus of the polymer, while simultaneously effecting an increase glass transition temperature of the polymer. Detailed experiments are described (e.g., FTIR, DMTA, FESEM and AFM) that suggest that the reaction between hydroxyl groups of the ZnO nanoparticles and isocyanate groups of the polyurethane prepolymer disrupts the self-assembly of the phase separation in PU. Phase separation is responsible for the good mechanical properties of PU. Further, detailed experiments suggest that the increase of the glass transition temperature results from the crosslinking effect of the ZnO nanoparticles.

Abstract: Methods for maintaining a low shear environment in a bioprocessing system are disclosed. The methods of the invention are useful for extending the time for which a bioprocessing system can be operated thereby maximizing production time and the amount of product that can be recovered from the system.

Abstract: Exposing osteoblasts on an electrically conducting nanocomposite, which may be an orthopaedic/dental implant, to electrical stimulation enhances osteoblast proliferation thereon. The electrically conducting nanoscale material includes an electrically conducting nanoscale material and a biocompatible polymer and/or a biocompatible ceramic; carbon nanotubes may be used as the electrically conducting nanoscale material.

Abstract: A resist spinning head for preventing photoresist, or electron and X-ray resist from flowing to the edge of the wafer when spin coating in a photoresist spinner, which includes the use of a tapered top plate having a knife-edge contact to the surface of the wafer so as to seal the top of the wafer at an outer ring and prevent resist from flowing under the top plate; whereby the resist is guided, during spinning, by the tapered top surface to the edge of the plate and off the head. The tapered top plate is pressed against the wafer and secured by a spring biasing means to a spinner motor shaft.