Abstract: A unique pipeline is employed for biomarker discovery that entailed domain antibody phage display, next generation sequencing analysis, and nanotechnology strategies to generate antibody mimetics are disclosed. Also disclosed are the temporal biomarkers of traumatic brain injury and their methods of use. In some embodiments, the temporal biomarkers are synthetic peptides comprising the HCDR3 sequences identified using the disclosed pipeline. In some aspects, the synthetic peptides have less than 30 amino acid residues and comprise a biotin scaffold that is linked to the HCDR3 sequences.

Abstract: A method of decontaminating a surface includes exposing the surface to germicidal UV light emitted by at least one germicidal UV light source, preferably a light emitting diode (LED), for a continuous exposure period of between 0.05 seconds and 2 seconds; discontinuing the exposure of the surface to the germicidal UV light for a continuous rest period of between 30 seconds and 120 seconds; and repeating steps a. and b. for a total of at least 3 cycles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new food compositions, particularly pet food compositions, which are resistant to microbial contamination, and methods for making the same. The compositions comprise an ingredient in an effective amount to impart antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new food compositions, particularly pet food compositions, which are resistant to microbial contamination, and methods for making the same. The compositions comprise an ingredient in an effective amount to impart antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: A dry food composition comprising one or more pieces having zero to baseline palatant level and one or more pieces having an enhanced palatant level compared to the pieces having zero to baseline palatant level. The composition surprisingly exhibits enhanced palatability to an animal when compared to food compositions comprising pieces having a uniform level of palatability enhancer.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for enhancing the gastrointestinal health of an animal in need thereof by administering a gastrointestinal health maintaining or improving amount of a composition comprising an effective amount of lactic acid. The administered composition may also comprise one or more prebiotic, probiotic, symbiotic, anti bacterial, or anti-diarrhea agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to an effervescent composition for adding to the drinking water of an animal. The composition comprises an effervescent agent and a palatant. The composition may be used in hydration treatment of an animal, as an additive for animal drinking water and for delivering a micronutrient or functional ingredient. Animals are encouraged to drink more drinking water by the effervescent composition.

Abstract: A Tape-Let is oval shaped to fit on the end of a finger. A Tape Let is double sided tape with a non stick tab on one end. The tape-let is to be placed on the pointer finger or the middle finger, which ever the user prefers. They are used to aid in counting, sorting papers, or flipping through pages. The stickiness of the tape-let will pick up the page while stuck to one's finger, so you can turn the page with ease. It keeps you from having to lick you finger to turn the page.

Abstract: Chewy confectionery products, and processes for producing said products, are provided as delivery systems for minerals such as calcium. The carbohydrates of the fortified confectionery products comprise at least one reducing sugar and one non-reducing sugar in a preferred ratio of about 1;0.2 to about 1:1 reducing sugar: non-reducing sugar. The chewy confectionery products offer a matrix for about 0.2 wt. % to 45 wt. % of a fortifying component while maintaining a smooth and soft texture.