Abstract: Techniques are provided for symmetrically locating optical emitters in a surface of a ferrule. Such symmetrical displacement of each pair of optical emitters diminishes differences in path lengths through which optical signals propagate in an optical interferometer with tilted input and/or output surfaces.

Abstract: A method comprises identifying an optical axis with central symmetry in a central channel of a ferrule for an optical system; aligning outer surfaces of an etalon such that a normal of the surfaces are parallel; selecting a sensitivity axis in the central channel; selecting a boundary for the central channel that encompasses at least two fringes during operation of the optical system; defining a minimal radius of a fiber to fit N channels, which are equidistantly populated around the boundary such that N is at least four; selecting fibers in which each fiber substantially has the minimal radius to fit N channels; placing half of the fibers in the central channel such that there are gaps between the fibers; and rotating the fibers around the optical axis such that one fiber is next to the sensitivity axis, or one fiber has a center that intersects the sensitivity axis.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for providing a ferrule with a wideband spectrum source channel for alignment error mitigation and system dynamics evaluation. In certain embodiments, a system includes a ferrule. The ferrule includes a first set of optical emitters, each of which emits a received optical signal from a ferrule surface. The ferrule also includes a second set of optical emitters, each of which emits a reference optical signal from the ferrule surface. Additionally, the ferrule includes at least one wideband optical emitter, which emits at least one wideband optical signal from the ferrule surface. Moreover, a processor uses the at least one wideband optical signal to account for variations in at least one of spatial position and angular alignment of the ferrule surface when identifying interference patterns that result from the reflected optical signal and the reference optical signal passing through an interferometer.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for symmetrically locating optical emitters in a surface of a ferrule. Such symmetrical displacement of each pair of optical emitters diminishes differences in path lengths through which optical signals propagate in an optical interferometer with tilted input and/or output surfaces.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders such as anxiety are disclosed. The methods involve modulating the expression of the angiotensin IV receptor or modulating the biological activity of the angiotensin IV receptor by utilizing antagonists to the receptor. Also disclosed are methods for identifying antagonists of the angiotensin IV receptor that are effective to reduce anxiety in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods useful for purifying recombinant myelin-associated glycoprotein (MAG) and fragments thereof. In particular, the invention provides a one-step purification method for MAG and MAG fragments. Novel forms of human recombinant MAG protein are also disclosed in addition to methods of reliably producing and storing stable recombinant MAG proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates, at least in part, to polypeptides which include Bcl-xL binding domains, novel Bcl-xL binding domains of Pablo polypeptides, nucleic acid molecules encoding such polypeptides, and uses thereof. For example, such polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules are useful in modulating apoptosis, particularly in neural cells, as well as in the treatment or prevention of disorders that can benefit from modulation of cell death.

Abstract: The present invention relates, at least in part, to polypeptides which include Bcl-xL binding domains, novel Bcl-xL binding domains of Pablo polypeptides, nucleic acid molecules encoding such polypeptides, and uses thereof. For example, such polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules are useful in modulating apoptosis, particularly in neural cells, as well as in the treatment or prevention of disorders that can benefit from modulation of cell death.

Abstract: The present invention relates, at least in part, to polypeptides which include Bcl-xL binding domains, novel Bcl-xL binding domains of Pablo polypeptides, nucleic acid molecules encoding such polypeptides, and uses thereof. For example, such polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules are useful in modulating apoptosis, particularly in neural cells, as well as in the treatment or prevention of disorders that can benefit from modulation of cell death.

Abstract: Solar power pack apparatus adaptable for powering emergency equipment at remote locations includes a solar cell array, a rechargeable battery pack, a long shelf-life primary battery pack and switching circuitry interconnecting these elements to provide upon demand immediate and continuous supply of electrical power over extended periods of time notwithstanding environmental conditions which would render unsuitable conventional emergency-use reserve power packs.