Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure relates to methods and compositions useful in convert inflammatory dietary fatty acids (omega 6) to anti-inflammatory fatty acids (omega 3). Specifically, the present disclosure provides methods and compositions for increasing n-3 desaturase expression or activity in a subject. The disclosure provides various compositions for providing increased n-3 desaturase expression or activity including a variety of viral vector and engineered microorganisms. The disclosure provides, in part, methods for reducing local and/or systemic inflammation, improving wound healing, preventing premature cellular senescence, treating or preventing a disease, disorder, or condition related to inflammation or obesity and treating or preventing arthritis.

Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of compositions and methods of making genetically modified cells comprising a synthetic circuit that is responsive to a mechanical input to the cell and methods of use thereof. This disclosure uses mechanotransduction to provide gene-based delivery of biologic drugs at prescribed times, phases and frequencies. Once reprogrammed, the cells can be reimplanted in the body for this purpose.

Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure relates to methods and compositions useful in convert inflammatory dietary fatty acids (omega 6) to anti-inflammatory fatty acids (omega 3). Specifically, the present disclosure provides methods and compositions for increasing n-3 desaturase expression or activity in a subject. The disclosure provides various compositions for providing increased n-3 desaturase expression or activity including a variety of viral vector and engineered microorganisms The disclosure provides, in part, methods for reducing local and/or systemic inflammation, improving wound healing, preventing premature cellular enescence, treating or preventing a disease, disorder, or condition related to inflammation or obesity and treating or preventing arthritis.

Abstract: A scroll or torus has a variable thickness and variable radius structure rib support. The scroll or torus may be suitable in high temperature applications while avoiding the high stress found with conventional constant radii ribs and the weight penalty found in stainless steel scrolls and torus. The scroll or torus may be used, for example, on a turbo compressor machine in aircraft environmental control systems.