Abstract: A garment for detecting radiation washout (e.g., radioactivity concentrations) in organs includes a covering that wraps around and is secured to the body. The covering permits positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging of the body through the covering. The garment includes guides formed from a material that is visible in a computed tomography (CT) image of the garment, such that the guides are visible in CT images of user organs that the garment overlies. A plurality of radiation detectors are attached to the covering in a configuration customized for the body. A wiring system connects the plurality of radiation detectors to a power and data control system that is configured to transmit data from the garment to a remote service provider.

Abstract: A garment for detecting radiation washout (e.g., radioactivity concentrations) in organs includes a covering that wraps around and is secured to the body. The covering permits positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging of the body through the covering. The garment includes guides formed from a material that is visible in a computed tomography (CT) image of the garment, such that the guides are visible in CT images of user organs that the garment overlies. A plurality of radiation detectors are attached to the covering in a configuration customized for the body. A wiring system connects the plurality of radiation detectors to a power and data control system that is configured to transmit data from the garment to a remote service provider.

Abstract: A mobile device is provided. The mobile device includes an activity sensor for generating data, a channel controller configured to determine the user presence based on the data obtained through the activity sensor, and a communication interface for communicating with an external network. The channel controller is configured to block or disable the communication between a source on the mobile device and the external network when the channel controller determines a lack of the user presence for a predetermined time.

Abstract: A mobile device is provided. The mobile device includes an activity sensor for generating data, a channel controller configured to determine the user presence based on the data obtained through the activity sensor, and a communication interface for communicating with an external network. The channel controller is configured to block or disable the communication between a source on the mobile device and the external network when the channel controller determines a lack of the user presence for a predetermined time.

Abstract: Novel viruses capable of infecting fall armyworms (Spodoptera frugiperda) were isolated and sequences of the viruses were determined. The viruses were shown to be capable of being used as a biopesticide to control populations of fall armyworm.

Abstract: Novel insect toxins are disclosed for use in pesticidal compositions and methods. According to the invention basement membrane degrading proteases are identified which are capable of acting as insecticidal agents. Polynucleotides are provided which include expression constructs for the expression of the recombinant insecticidal proteases of the invention as recombinant insect pathogens, as well as transgenic plants with a substantial degree of insect resistance.

Abstract: Novel insect toxins are disclosed for use in pesticidal compositions and methods. According to the invention basement membrane degrading proteases are identified which are capable of acting as insecticidal agents. Polynucleotides are provided which include expression constructs for the expression of the recombinant insecticidal proteases of the invention as recombinant insect pathogens, as well as transgenic plants with a substantial degree of insect resistance.

Abstract: A magnetic tape head actuator assembly has a stepper motor having a threaded output shaft and a bracket for supporting a tape head assembly. The bracket includes a pair of outwardly extending flanges. The flanges each have a bore, whereby the bores are axially aligned and dimensioned to accept the output shaft therethrough. The bracket further has an integral platform portion oriented normal to the threaded output shaft for mounting a tape head assembly. A threaded split nut positioned intermediate the bores is rigidly attached to the bracket and engages the threaded output shaft for movement of the bracket back and forth along the shaft. The nut further has an annular groove encircling its outer perimeter, wherein a circular spring positioned therein provides an inwardly directed compressive force on the nut.