Abstract: Provided are an alkaline battery separator and an alkaline battery including the separator. The separator includes at least a coarse layer and a dense layer denser than the coarse layer. The coarse layer contains an alkaline-resistant cellulose fiber having a freeness value of 350 to 650 ml as a whole in the proportion of 25 to 65% by weight. The alkaline-resistant cellulose fiber includes at least two kinds of alkaline-resistant cellulose fibers having different freeness with each other. The difference in freeness value between the alkaline-resistant cellulose fibers having the highest and lowest freeness values is 300 to 700 ml. The dense layer contains an alkaline-resistant cellulose fiber which as a whole has a freeness value of 0 to 400 ml. The separator has a maximum pore size of 65 ?m or smaller, and a liquid absorption capacity of 5 g/g or higher.

Abstract: Laminates including a nanofiber layer and a base layer, the nanofiber layer comprising polyamide filaments formed from a polyamide (a) and having an average fiber diameter of 10 to 1000 nm, and the base layer comprising fibers at least including polyamide fibers formed from a polyamide (a), where the polyamide (a) comprises a dicarboxylic acid unit and a diamine unit and where (i) the dicarboxylic acid unit comprising a terephthalic acid unit in the proportion of not lower than 60% by mole, and (ii) the diamine unit comprising at least one diamine unit selected from the group consisting of 1,9-nonanediamine unit and 2-methyl-1,8-octanediamine unit in the proportion of not lower than 60% by mole in total are provided, as well as separators for capacitors including the laminates.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a data processing apparatus and a data processing method capable of generating evaluation index data for performing accurate and detailed evaluation of cultured cardiomyocytes. A motion detecting unit divides frame image data obtained by photographing the cultured cardiomyocytes for a predetermined time into blocks and obtains motion detection data in units of blocks per each frame period. A feature amount calculating unit calculates a feature amount for each block at the same position in a frame image using the motion detection data. A classification processing unit classifies each of the blocks into any one of a plurality of classification categories using the calculated feature amount. On the basis of the classification result, evaluation index data made of individual classification result data that represent correspondences between the blocks and the classification categories is generated.

Abstract: As a result of acquiring visible absorption spectra of red blood cells and analyses of the spectra, inventors of the present disclosure have discovered the fact that echinocytes show a characteristic spectrum pattern having an absorption peak in a wavelength region of 450 to 490 nm between Soret and Q bands. Then, the present disclosure provides a blood analysis apparatus having an analysis section for detecting the absorption peak of a visible absorption spectrum acquired for blood. In accordance with this blood analysis apparatus, on the basis of the absorption peak, it is possible to detect echinocytes contained in blood.

Abstract: A cell culturing device includes: an electrode on a surface of which a hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity converting material adapted to be electrically changed between hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity is provided. In this case, the electrode is disposed within a region in which a cell to be cultured is adapted to be accommodated. With the cell culturing device, the application of the suitable voltage to the electrode changes the hydrophilicity/the hydrophobicity of the hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity converting material. Thus, the feed material adsorbed to the hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity converting material is desorbed, thereby making it possible to feed the feed material to the cell.

Abstract: A biosignal measurement device is proposed which can improve measurement accuracy without forcing an excessive burden on subjects. A biosignal measurement device used for measurement of a biosignal in a head includes a support that can support the head, and an electrode provided to the support. The electrode has a plurality of teeth each including an annular portion in which a pair of linear members having conductivity are formed in an annular shape, and a rod-like portion in which the pair of linear members are wound in opposite directions and formed in a rod-like shape. The rod-like portion in each of the plurality of teeth is directly or indirectly fixed at one end to the support.

Abstract: Provided is a separator for non-aqueous batteries not only having shutdown property but also achieving both higher output and short-circuit resistance. The separator comprising a laminate comprising: a low melting-point polymer fiber layer (A) having a melting point of 100 to 200° C., the low melting-point polymer fiber layer (A) comprising nanofibers having a fiber diameter of 1000 nm or smaller and formed from the low melting-point polymer; and a heat-resistant polymer fiber layer (B) positioned on the low melting-point polymer fiber layer (A) and comprising a high melting-point polymer having a melting point over 200° C. or a heat infusible polymer, the heat-resistant polymer fiber layer (B) comprising a mixture of nanofibers having a fiber diameter of 1000 nm or smaller and non-nanofibers having a fiber diameter over 1000 nm and both formed from heat-resistant polymer.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes: a motion detection unit detecting a motion of a subject to be evaluated by using an image of the subject to be evaluated; a correlation calculation unit calculating a temporal change correlation between motion amounts of a plurality of portions of the subject to be evaluated, by using a motion vector indicating the motion of the subject to be evaluated, which is detected by the motion detection unit; and an evaluation value calculation unit calculating an evaluation value to evaluate cooperativity of the motion of the subject to be evaluated, by using the correlation calculated by the correlation calculation unit.

Abstract: There is provided a method that achieves the prediction of a biological rhythm with high precision while minimizing the number of times a biological specimen is collected from a subject. There is also provided a method for predicting a biological rhythm of a subject on the basis of time series expression level data obtained by measuring expression levels of two clock genes in biological specimens collected from the subject three times within 24 hours, the clock genes having different phases of circadian cycles of a change in expression levels. In this method for predicting a biological rhythm, a biological rhythm can be predicted with particularly high precision by collecting a biological specimen from a subject three times within 24 hours at eight-hour intervals.

Abstract: Provided is a planar paper for an adhesive tape, and an adhesive tape utilizing such planar paper as a backing, which has an elongation sufficient to allow the adhesive tape to be favorably adhered to an adherend surface without being accompanied by any lift and separation, but with consistently conforming to the curved surfaces and/or the rough surfaces; which is capable of providing a clear painting line left in a portion of a painted layer required in automobiles; which is capable of being easily cut by hand without requiring any tool as a blade; and which is also excellent in handleability. The planar paper comprises a polyvinyl alcohol-series fiber having a fiber breaking temperature in water of 92 to 125° C., a tenacity of 0.5 to 3.5 cN/dtex at 10% elongation, and a breaking elongation of 17 to 60%.

Abstract: Readily-fibrillable fibers of PVA polymer, having good chemical resistance, hydrophilicity, weather resistance and water resistance have a flattened cross-sectional profile and have a mean thickness D (?m) that satisfies the following formula (1): 0.4?D?5??(1) wherein D=S/L; S indicates the cross-section area (?m2) of the fibers; and L indicates the length (?m) of the major side of the cross section of the fibers. The fibers can be used for making nonwoven fabrics.

Abstract: Provided is a separator for alkaline batteries which can not only prevent batteries from internal short circuit by inhibiting the dendrite formation at anode, but also enables to have a low electrical resistance. The separator for alkaline batteries comprises a composite sheet in which a base layer comprising a wet-type nonwoven material formed from alkaline resistant fibers is covered with a nanofiber layer comprising a modified polyvinyl alcohol fiber which has a fiber diameter of 10 to 1000 nm and a liquid absorption amount by fibers of 4.0 to 40.0 g/g after immersion in a 35% aqueous solution of KOH.

Abstract: An object is to provide an image display device which exercises a function of adjusting a biological clock without changing a visibility of an image. An image display device (A) for displaying an image by radiating a light from a light source (1) to a display portion (2) includes: the light source (1) having a radiation emitter for emitting a light having a wavelength band of 445 to 480 nm; and control means (3) for controlling an intensity of the light having the wavelength band; in which a display portion includes an area (21) on which a predetermined image is displayed; and an area (22) on which an image for which the intensity of the light having the wavelength band is controlled by the control means (3) separately, independently of each other.

Abstract: Provided are a laminate excellent in heat resistance, and a separator for capacitors comprising the laminate. The laminate comprises a nanofiber layer and a base layer, the nanofiber layer comprising polyamide filaments formed from a polyamide (a) and having an average fiber diameter of 10 to 1000 nm, and the base layer comprising fibers at least including polyamide fibers formed from a polyamide (a). The polyamide (a) comprises a dicarboxylic acid unit and a diamine unit, wherein (i) the dicarboxylic acid unit comprising terephthalic acid unit in the proportion of not lower than 60% by mole, and (ii) the diamine unit comprising at least one diamine unit selected from the group consisting of 1,9-nonanediamine unit and 2-methyl-1,8-octanediamine unit in the proportion of not lower than 60% by mole in total.

Abstract: To provide a simple and low-invasive method for obtaining information on a biorhythm of an individual organism. Provided is a method for obtaining information on a biorhythm of an individual organism based on variations over time in an expression level of a clock gene in a hair follicle cell of the individual organism. According to this method, a phase shift of the biorhythm of the individual organism can be detected by preparing a plurality of times about the individual organism and conducting a collation. Further, a phase shift of the biorhythm of the individual organism can also be detected by collating an expression level of the clock gene at a predetermined time with the molecular clock table.

Abstract: A method of acquiring information on a biorhythm on the basis of a variation with time of the quantity of a physiologically active substance in tear and/or saliva is provided.

Abstract: Provided is a planar paper for an adhesive tape, and an adhesive tape utilizing such planar paper as a backing, which has an elongation sufficient to allow the adhesive tape to be favorably adhered to an adherend surface without being accompanied by any lift and separation, but with consistently conforming to the curved surfaces and/or the rough surfaces; which is capable of providing a clear painting line left in a portion of a painted layer required in automobiles; which is capable of being easily cut by hand without requiring any tool as a blade; and which is also excellent in handleability. The planar paper comprises a polyvinyl alcohol-series fiber having a fiber breaking temperature in water of 92 to 125° C., a tenacity of 0.5 to 3.5 cN/dtex at 10% elongation, and a breaking elongation of 17 to 60%.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a management section configured to manage biological rhythm information about a user, and a display control section configured to display the biological rhythm information so as to be associated with an object corresponding to the user.

Abstract: Readily-fibrillable fibers of PVA polymer, having good chemical resistance, hydrophilicity, weather resistance and water resistance have a flattened cross-sectional profile and have a mean thickness D (&mgr;m) that satisfies the following formula (1):