Abstract: A Multi-Threshold Dual-spacer Dual-rail Delay-insensitive Logic (MTD3L) circuit architecture. The architecture includes a first th22 circuit, a second th22 circuit, and an XNOR gate. The first th22 circuit is configured to receive a first rail input, a completion detection signal, and a reset signal, and to produce a first rail output. The second th22 circuit is configured to receive a second rail input, the completion detection signal, and the reset signal, and to produce a first rail output. The XNOR gate is configured to receive the first rail input and the second rail input and to produce a completion detection signal output.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated KK-09 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar KK-09, to the plants of soybean cultivar KK-09, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar KK-09, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar KK-09. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar KK-09. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar KK-09, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar KK-09 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘A-2312’ which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of Ark. Selection APF-1 (non-patented, unreleased genotype)×A-2002 (non-patented, unreleased genotype) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its firm, large, sweet fruit with excellent postharvest handling potential, attractive fruit appearance, very good flavor, excellent plant health, potential reduced chilling requirement compared to other University of Arkansas's cultivars, and high yields.

Abstract: The invention relates to process for reducing water soluble elements, namely phosphorus, in animal manure fertilizer and/or litter, namely poultry litter, using chitin or chitosan. The amended fertilizer or litter has useful applications in confined animal production for reducing the water solubility of phosphorous and other trace elements in manure and litter.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention include compositions, materials and methods for maintaining and propagating mammalian mesenchymal stem cells in an undifferentiated state in the absence of feeder cells and applications of the same.

Abstract: A method of synthesizing a doped carbon composite includes preparing a solution having a carbon source material and a heteroatom containing additive, evaporating the solution to yield a plurality of powders, and subjecting the plurality of powders to a heat treatment for a duration of time effective to produce the doped carbon composite.

Abstract: A process or method for treating cancer. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing a plurality of metallic nanoparticles, wherein each of the plurality of metallic nanoparticles has a core formed with a first metallic material, and a shell formed with a non-metallic material containing carbon, and wherein the shell is formed to enclose the metallic core completely, introducing said metallic nanoparticles into a mammal such that said metallic nanoparticles selectively target at least one type of cancerous cell, and subsequently applying at least one radio frequency of electromagnetic waves to said mammal for a period of time effective to induce skin currents in the cores of the first metallic material of said metallic nanoparticles to cause heat generated locally around targeted at least one type of cancerous cell to kill said cancerous cell.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a layered structure usable in a strain sensor. In one embodiment, the layered structure has a substrate with a first surface and an opposite, second surface defining a body portion therebetween; and a film of carbon nanotubes deposited on the first surface of the substrate, wherein the film of carbon nanotubes is conductive and characterized with an electrical resistance. In one embodiment, the carbon nanotubes are aligned in a preferential direction. In one embodiment, the carbon nanotubes are formed in a yarn such that any mechanical stress increases their electrical response. In one embodiment, the carbon nanotubes are incorporated into a polymeric scaffold that is attached to the surface of the substrate. In one embodiment, the surfaces of the carbon nanotubes are functionalized such that its electrical conductivity is increased.

Abstract: Provided herein are peptoids capable of inhibiting or reversing amyloid ? (A?) fibril or plaque production. The peptoids form a helical structure with three monomers per helical turn and have at least two monomers with a side-chain having an arylalkyl group having the same chirality positioned such that the side-chains are on the same side of the peptoid. Also provided are methods of using the peptoids to inhibit or reverse aggregation of A? and methods of treating subjects with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or slowing the progression of AD.

Abstract: A method of determining a prognosis of a cancer in a human comprising: determining expression level of CHST11 in a cancer tissue sample or determining methylation status of CHST11 gene in a cancer tissue sample. CHST11 is Carbohydrate (Chondroitin 4) Sulfotransferase 11.

Abstract: A portable robotic device (PRD) as well as related devices and methods are described herein. The PRD includes a 3-D imaging sensor configured to acquire corresponding intensity data frames and range data frames of the environment. An imaging processing module configured to identify a matched feature in the intensity data frames, obtain sets of 3-D coordinates representing the matched feature in the range data frames, and determine a pose change of the PRD based on the 3-D coordinates; and perform 3-D data segmentation of the range data frames to extract planar surfaces.

Abstract: A photoacoustic flow cytometry (PAFC) device for the in vivo detection of cells circulating in blood or lymphatic vessels is described. Ultrasound transducers attached to the skin of an organism detect the photoacoustic ultrasound waves emitted by target objects in response to their illumination by at least one pulse of laser energy delivered using at least one wavelength. The wavelengths of the laser light pulse may be varied to optimize the absorption of the laser energy by the target object. Target objects detected by the device may be unlabelled biological cells or cell products, contrast agents, or biological cells labeled with one or more contrast agents.

Abstract: Systems and methods of determining nitrogen levels from a digital image and in-season nitrogen measurement and fertilization of non-leguminous crops from digital image analysis are disclosed herein. In particular, a method of determining leaf nitrogen concentration and yield from a digital photograph of a fully developed leaf (collared leaf) of a crop of non-legumes, such as corn, wheat, rice, cotton, potatoes sugarcane, turfgrass or forage grass species. The digital image is processed to determine a dark green color index (“DGCI”), which is closely related to leaf nitrogen concentration and yield. Standardized color disks having known DGCI values are included in the digital photograph and serve as an comparative standard. The comparative standard allows correction of DGCI of samples when using different cameras and/or when lighting conditions change. The DGCI values can then be used to determine the amount of nitrogen fertilizer that should be applied to recover crop yield potential.