Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of preventing or treating brain cancers or brain metastases with mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) loaded with taxane-based chemotherapeutic drugs, in particular paclitaxel (PTX), cabazitaxel (CTX) or docetaxel (DTX), and the MSNs loaded with PTX, CTX or DTX.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for delivering an agent to posterior segment of an eye comprising administrating a pharmaceutical composition comprising the agent and mesoporous silica nanoparticles to the eye. An eye drop and a method for treating an ocular disease in a subject in need of such treatment are also provided.

Abstract: Present disclosure provides a method for pathogen detection, including operations that applying a biological sample to a culturing chamber comprising an interacting agent; driving a sensor electrically coupled to the biological sample in the culturing chamber; measuring an electrical signal from the sensor; and obtaining pathogen-related information of the biological sample based on the electrical signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to mesoporous silica nanoparticles having modifications on the surface of the (extended) mesopores, which can be further loaded with one or more types of bioactive ingredients within the (extended) mesopores mesopores, processes of preparing the same and applications of the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting a target molecule, comprising forming a capturing complex comprising the target molecule; and binding the capturing complex with a signal amplifier, wherein the capturing complex has a net electrical charge; the signal amplifier has affinity to the capturing complex and has a like net electrical charge of the net electrical charge of the capturing complex. The invention improves the detection sensitivity and sensing limit of the detection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for establishing a quantitative landscape of a group of target nucleic acid molecules. The method comprises conducting a plurality of hybridization reactions for quantifying each target nucleic acid molecule of the group of target nucleic acid molecules to generate a plurality of quantitative signals; generating ratios between two quantitative signals; and consolidating the ratios for constructing the quantitative landscape of the group of target nucleic acid molecules. The method according to the invention is able to profile numerous target nucleic acid molecules to provide a big data standardization means for a variety of applications with high sensitivity and wide dynamic range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detection unit comprising a solid surface and a partially neutral single-stranded oligonucleotide comprising a first portion. The first portion is attached to the solid surface; the length of the first portion is about 50% of the total length of the partially neutral single-stranded oligonucleotide; and the first portion comprises at least one neutral nucleotide and at least one unmodified nucleotide. The invention improves the detection sensitivity and accuracy of the detection of biomolecules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting methylation of a target oligonucleotide molecule. The method comprises obtaining an electrical change occurring due to the binding of an electrically charged methylation detecting molecule and the target oligonucleotide molecule; wherein the electrically charged methylation detecting molecule has affinity to a methylated cytosine nucleotide. The invention improves the detection sensitivity and accuracy of the oligonucleotide methylation detection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting a target molecule, comprising forming a capturing complex comprising the target molecule; and binding the capturing complex with a signal amplifier, wherein the capturing complex has a net electrical charge; the signal amplifier has affinity to the capturing complex and has a like net electrical charge of the net electrical charge of the capturing complex. The invention improves the detection sensitivity and sensing limit of the detection.

Abstract: A method of using Neutrilized DNA (N-DNA) as a surface probe for a high throughput detection platform is disclosed. FET and SPRi are used as high throughput detection platforms to demonstrate that the N-DNA surface probe produces good results and enhances detection sensitivity. The N-DNA modifies the charged oxygen ions (O?) on the phosphate backbone through methylation, ethylation, propylation, or alkylation, so that the backbone is not charged after this modification to increase the hybridization efficiency, sensitivity and to make the signal more clear.

Abstract: A method of using Neutrilized DNA (N-DNA) as a surface probe for a high throughput detection platform is disclosed. FET and SPRi are used as high throughput detection platforms to demonstrate that the N-DNA surface probe produces good results and enhances detection sensitivity. The N-DNA modifies the charged oxygen ions (O?) on the phosphate backbone through methylation, ethylation, propylation, or alkylation, so that the backbone is not charged after this modification to increase the hybridization efficiency, sensitivity and to make the signal more clear.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved book cover and removable reading light, the book cover having a central spine section having a longitudinal pocket therein and two outer covers each pivotally connected to opposite edges of the central spine section. An elongated reading light is removably mounted in the pocket of the central spine section, the reading light having a housing including a battery compartment for receiving batteries and a second compartment for receiving an extendable supporting arm for the reading light. The supporting arm and reading light are disposed for movement relative to the second compartment between an open position in which the supporting arm extends out of the second compartment and a closed position in which the supporting arm is disposed within the second compartment. In addition, the reading light is movably mounted relative to the supporting arm for directing light in different directions, as desired by the user.