Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for synthesizing ionic liquids from lignin derived compounds comprising: contacting a starting material comprising lignin with a depolymerization agent to depolymerize the lignin and form a mixture of aldehyde containing compounds; contacting the mixture of aldehyde containing compounds with an amine under conditions suitable to convert the mixture of aldehyde containing compounds to a mixture of amine containing compounds; and contacting the mixture of amine containing compounds with an acid under conditions suitable to form an ammonium salt, thereby preparing the ionic liquid.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present technology relate to methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Some embodiments include methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer. Some embodiments include methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present technology relate to methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Some embodiments include methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer. Some embodiments include methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Abstract: A method for reducing or inhibiting damage to skin is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the damage is ultraviolet (UV) radiation-induced damage. In some embodiments, the method comprises applying to the skin prior to exposure to radiation damaging source, a formulation containing an effective amount of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) A method for treating damaged skin, and formulations include AgNPs are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include methods and compositions for ameliorating cancer. Some embodiments include methods and compositions for ameliorating pancreatic cancer targeting the CXCR4 receptor and the CXCL12 ligand.

Abstract: Methods of converting lignocellulosic derivatives form 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) in ionic liquids are provided herein. Glucose is enzymatically converted to fructose by isomerization with glucose isomerase and a borate salt. Conversion of fructose to HMF includes dehydration of fructose using ionic liquids or ionic liquids with an acid catalyst to achieve high yield of HMF.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel and improved processes for treating a lignocellulosic biomass or technical lignin using ionic liquids to obtain lignin breakdown products and polysaccharide biomass components. Recycling of ionic liquids can be included in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: A health monitoring apparatus including: an optical assembly is configured to: emit a light on a target surface; receive the light reflected from the target surface; collimate the reflected light; and filter the collimated light in a preset wavelength range; and an electronic interface operatively coupled to the optical assembly configured to: trigger the optical assembly; obtain an electrical signal from the optical assembly corresponding to the filtered light; generate data by converting the obtained electrical signals; and transmit the data to an electronic device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include methods and compositions for ameliorating cancer. Some embodiments include methods and compositions for ameliorating pancreatic cancer targeting the CXCR4 receptor and the CXCL12 ligand.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for synthesizing ionic liquids from lignin derived compounds comprising: contacting a starting material comprising lignin with a depolymerization agent to depolymerize the lignin and form a mixture of aldehyde containing compounds; contacting the mixture of aldehyde containing compounds with an amine under conditions suitable to convert the mixture of aldehyde containing compounds to a mixture of amine containing compounds; and contacting the mixture of amine containing compounds with an acid under conditions suitable to form an ammonium salt, thereby preparing the ionic liquid.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel and improved processes for treating a lignocellulosic biomass or technical lignin using ionic liquids to obtain lignin breakdown products.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present technology relate to methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Some embodiments include methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer. Some embodiments include methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include methods and compositions for ameliorating cancer. Some embodiments include methods and compositions for ameliorating pancreatic cancer targeting the CXCR4 receptor and the CXCL12 ligand.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a composition comprising two or more feedstocks and an ionic liquid (IL). The present invention also provides for a method for treating feedstocks, comprising providing a composition of the present invention comprising two or more feedstocks and an ionic liquid (IL).

Abstract: Devices for measuring single cell changes in photosynthetic efficiency in algal aquaculture are disclosed that include a combination of modulated LED trans-illumination of different intensities with synchronized through objective laser illumination and confocal detection. Synchronization and intensity modulation of a dual illumination scheme were provided using a custom microcontroller for a laser beam block and constant current LED driver. Therefore, single whole cell photosynthetic efficiency, and subcellular (diffraction limited) photosynthetic efficiency measurement modes are permitted. Wide field rapid light scanning actinic illumination is provided for both by an intensity modulated 470 nm LED. For the whole cell photosynthetic efficiency measurement, the same LED provides saturating pulses for generating photosynthetic induction curves.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and systems for analyzing and detecting enzyme activity. For examples, methods, compositions and systems for parallel detection and analysis of enzymatic activities of enzymes in complex biological mixtures are provided.

Abstract: A method for preparing a hydrophobic coating by preparing a precursor sol comprising a metal alkoxide, a solvent, a basic catalyst, a fluoroalkyl compound and water, depositing the precursor sol as a film onto a surface, such as a substrate or a pipe, heating, the film and exposing the film to a hydrophobic silane compound to form a hydrophobic coating with a contact angle greater than approximately 150°. The contact angle of the film can be controlled by exposure to ultraviolet radiation to reduce the contact angle and subsequent exposure to a hydrophobic silane compound to increase the contact angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new strain of Streptomyces sp., called CIMAP A1 isolated from the soil of geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) planted in the experimental fields of CIMAP and having the accession No. ATCC PTA-4131 and capable of inhibiting the growth of phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new strain of Streptomyces sp., called CIMAP A1 isolated from the soil of geranium (Pelargonium graleoleus) planted in the experimental fields of CIMAP and having the accession No. . . . and capable of inhibiting the growth of phytopathogenic fungi.