Abstract: In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to assays for miR-182 and therapeutic applications. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of evaluating a state of skeletal muscle atrophy comprising the steps of measuring miR-182 in a sample from a subject wherein decreased quantities of miR-182 indicates an increased state of muscle atrophy in the subject.

Abstract: A system for removal of lint and other debris from fabric consisting of a small plastic wand covered at one end by a rubber sheath that is grooved to facilitate the adherence of targeted particles to the rubber sheath.

Abstract: A flotation nozzle is described as having an enclosed chamber with unique fluid emitting orifices which are angularly oriented to produce a desired, directional flow of fluid. One such orifice is a dimple-shaped cavity which extends inwardly of the chamber and has a circular opening in the downstream portion of the dimple, relative to the flow of fluid in the chamber. The opening is tilted so that the direction in which the fluid flows from the opening substantially coincides with the resultant velocity vector of the velocity vectors due to static and dynamic fluid pressures at the orifice.