Abstract: A saliva-based testing method that bypasses the need for RNA isolation/purification is described herein. In experiments with inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus spiked into saliva, this method has a limit of detection of 500-1000 viral particles per mL, rivalling the standard NP swab method. Initial studies showed excellent performance with 100 clinical samples. This saliva-based process is operationally simple, utilizes readily available materials, and can be easily implemented by existing testing sites thus allowing for high-throughput, rapid, and repeat testing of large populations.

Abstract: A method for rendering an image with high resolution lighting characteristics is provided. The method initiates with generating a texture map associated with the image. The texture map is defined by texels. Then, a value representing a lighting characteristic for each of the texels is calculated. Next, the value is stored. Then, a coordinate space of the texture map is associated with a display screen coordinate space. Next, the image is rendered on a display screen using the stored value. A method for incorporating the lighting characteristics of an image into a texture map is also provided. A computing device and integrated circuit both configured to present real time shadowing effects are also provided.

Abstract: A method for calculating a lighting function for an object to be rendered using a basis function is provided. The method includes calculating a transfer function approximation of the lighting function through a stream processor. A method for presenting lighting characteristics associated with a display object in real-time and a method for determining secondary illumination features for an object to be displayed are also provided. A computer readable medium and a computing device having a graphics processing unit capable of determining lighting characteristics for an object in real time are also included.

Abstract: Aqueous liquid detergent compositions containing fabric softening clay material are prepared without an unacceptable viscosity rise occurring either before, during or after incorporation of the clay, by the steps of:(i) admixture with an aqueous base, of detergent active material and electrolyte, in quantities sufficient to form a low-viscosity system, comprising an active structured lamellar phase dispersed in an aqueous phase; and(ii) subsequently admixing therewith, the fabric softening clay material;some electrolyte also being pre-mixed dry with the clay.

Abstract: New grade of sodium perborate anhydrous obtained from dehydration of sodium perborate monohydrate, wherein the ratio by weight of sodium perborate monohydrate to sodium oxoborate is at least 1.5:1, method of manufacturing and use thereof in detergent compositions are disclosed. The new grade of sodium perborate anhydrous is particularly suitable for use in non-aqueous liquid detergent compositions to improve dispensing behavior without impairing the chemical stability of formulations comprising a peroxy acid bleach precursor, especially N,N,N',N'-tetraacetyl ethylene diamine.

Abstract: Aqueous liquid bleaching compositions comprising a solid, particulate, substantially water-insoluble organic peroxy acid, e.g. diperoxydodecanedioic acid, stably suspended in an acidic surfactant structured liquid comprising a surfactant, an electrolyte and water in the substantial absence of a thickening agent.