Abstract: To mitigate degradation in the accuracy of a prediction model by re-learning the prediction model with consideration given to the characteristics of a detection value of a sensor. This prediction model re-learning device comprises: a calculation unit that, on the basis of data related to smell detection by a sensor, calculates an index for determining whether or not to re-learn a prediction model for smell; and a re-learning unit that re-learns the prediction model in cases where the calculated index satisfies a predetermined condition.

Abstract: A catalyst for oxidizing a substance such as ethylene, carbon monoxide, or formaldehyde at high efficiency even at a low temperature of 100° C. or below, such as room temperature or below. Further, an oxidation catalyst of a low-temperature substance in which a noble metal and a metal halogen salt other than that of a noble metal are supported on a metal oxide carrier.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a catalyst that oxidatively decomposes ethylene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, etc., at high efficiency even at low temperatures, wherein discharge of harmful gases such as halogens during the manufacture is reduced. Further, a method for manufacturing a low-temperature oxidation catalyst including: (1) a step for causing a non-halogen-containing noble metal compound to be supported on a carrier; (2) a step for reducing the noble metal compound on the carrier obtained in step (1); (3) a step for causing a halide to be supported on the carrier obtained in step (2); and (4) a step for drying the carrier obtained in step (3) and obtaining a low-temperature oxidation catalyst.

Abstract: A hydrophilizing agent for a hydrophobic porous membrane, wherein the agent contains a surfactant, and the surfactant has a frothability such that the bubble height immediately after frothing, as measured according to the Ross-Miles method (JIS K 3362), using a 0.1 wt % aqueous solution of the surfactant at 25° C., is 40 mm or less, and preferably has a frothability such that the bubble height five minutes after frothing is 20 mm or less; a method for hydrophilizing a hydrophobic porous membrane using this hydrophilizing agent; and a method for testing and hydrophilizing a membrane module using this hydrophilizing agent.

Abstract: A hydrophilizing agent for a hydrophobic porous membrane, wherein the agent contains a surfactant, and the surfactant has a frothability such that the bubble height immediately after frothing, as measured according to the Ross-Miles method (JIS K 3362), using a 0.1 wt % aqueous solution of the surfactant at 25° C., is 40 mm or less, and preferably has a frothability such that the bubble height five minutes after frothing is 20 mm or less; a method for hydrophilizing a hydrophobic porous membrane using this hydrophilizing agent; and a method for testing and hydrophilizing a membrane module using this hydrophilizing agent.

Abstract: A hydrophilizing agent for a hydrophobic porous membrane, wherein the agent contains a surfactant, and the surfactant has a frothability such that the bubble height immediately after frothing, as measured according to the Ross-Miles method (JIS K 3362), using a 0.1 wt % aqueous solution of the surfactant at 25° C., is 40 mm or less, and preferably has a frothability such that the bubble height five minutes after frothing is 20 mm or less; a method for hydrophilizing a hydrophobic porous membrane using this hydrophilizing agent; and a method for testing and hydrophilizing a membrane module using this hydrophilizing agent.

Abstract: A hydrophilizing agent for a hydrophobic porous membrane, wherein the agent contains a surfactant, and the surfactant has a frothability such that the bubble height immediately after frothing, as measured according to the Ross-Miles method (JIS K 3362), using a 0.1 wt % aqueous solution of the surfactant at 25° C., is 40 mm or less, and preferably has a frothability such that the bubble height five minutes after frothing is 20 mm or less; a method for hydrophilizing a hydrophobic porous membrane using this hydrophilizing agent; and a method for testing and hydrophilizing a membrane module using this hydrophilizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biological substance-immobilized fibers wherein a biological substance is immobilized on a fiber, fibers retaining a biological substance-immobilized gel, and fiber alignments having bundles of the above-described fibers and slices of the same.

Abstract: By the present invention, there is provided a fiber having nucleic acid immobilized thereon, an alignment of fibers having nucleic acid immobilized thereon, and a slice thereof.

Abstract: A substance capable of stimulating the movement of digestive tract, comprising a compound of the formula: (I) (active substance ? and active substance ? being stereoisomers), which substance is derived from natural products and hence cause no side effects, is highly safe even when continuously used for a prolonged period of time and can be widely employed as additives to refreshments, etc.; and a refreshment containing an additive comprising the stimulating substance. In particular, a digestive tract movement stimulating substance capable of acting on muscarine M3 receptor, obtained from beer through isolation and purification, which substance is one having drinkability stimulating effect; and a composition from natural products or natural processed products, comprising the above substance. The thus provided substance or composition is used as an additive to refreshment, thereby providing a refreshment capable of stimulating the movement of digestive tract.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for preparing SDG (secoisolariciresinol diglycoside) known to be a precursor of compounds having female hormone-like activities such as enterolactone and enterodiol as well as foods and drinks that can be prepared by incorporating SDG and that are effective for various symptoms caused by imbalanced female hormones such as menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, obesity, depression and hot flashes.

Abstract: The antiallergic agent, antiinflammatory agent, anti-atopic dermatitis agent or antipsoriatic agent of the present invention is efficacious in preventing, reducing or relieving symptoms due to inflammation or allergic reactions, and in particular, it is useful in preventing, reducing or relieving the symptoms of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.

Abstract: Hyaluronidase inhibitor containing GOD-type ellagitannin as an active ingredient, as well as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics containing the inhibitor. The activity of hyaluronidase which hydrolyses hyaluronic acid can be inhibited without causing any toxicity to human, notably in the absence of irritation or any other adverse effects on the skin.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a water-in-oil type polymer emulsion which comprises polymerizing an acrylamide-containing monomer in a water-in-oil type emulsion. The acrylamide is prepared by hydrating acrylonitrile in the presence of a catalytic amount of nitrilehydratase.