Abstract: A composition for promoting defecation includes a cell culture of at least one lactic acid bacterial strain which is substantially free of cells. The least one lactic acid bacterial strain is selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus salivarius subsp. salicinius AP-32, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CP-9, and Lactobacillus acidophilus TYCA06, which are respectively deposited at the Bioresource Collection and Research Center (BCRC) under accession numbers BCRC 910437, BCRC 910645 and BCRC 910813. Also disclosed is a method for promoting defecation, including administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for improving gastrointestinal barrier function, alleviating a gastrointestinal barrier dysfunction-associated disorder, and inhibiting growth of enteric pathogenic bacteria using a composition containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus MP108, Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis BLI-02, and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-115, which are deposited at the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center (CGMCC) respectively under accession numbers CGMCC 21225, CGMCC 15212, and CGMCC 21840. A number ratio of Lactobacillus rhamnosus MP108, Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis BLI-02, and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-115 ranges from 1:0.2:0.67 to 1:9:9.

Abstract: At least one isolated lactic acid bacteria strains selected from the following: TSP05 (Lactobacillus plantarum), TSF331 (Lactobacillus fermentum) and TSR332 (Lactobacillus reuteri) is provided. The above-mentioned active or inactive lactic acid bacteria strains have a function of hepatoprotection and is used in a form of a food composition or a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: A phantom-free calibration method for a computerized tomography scan has the steps of: scanning a plurality of homogeneous human tissues with a computerized tomography scanner and obtaining homogeneous human tissue scan information; scanning a tissue to be tested with the computerized tomography scanner and obtaining tissue to be tested scan information; calculating a spectral characteristic parameter of the computerized tomography scanner with a computing device using a model, wherein a standard tissue parameter of the homogeneous human tissues and the human tissue scan information are used in the model; and calculating a tissue parameter of the tissue to be tested with the computing device using the model, wherein the spectral characteristic parameter and the tissue to be tested scan information are inputted in the model. The phantom-free calibration method makes the tissue parameters of the tissue to be tested more accurate and the calibration process easier and more convenient.

Abstract: A method for producing ?-aminobutyric acid includes cultivating, in a culture medium containing glutamic acid or a salt thereof, a probiotic composition including at least one lactic acid bacterial strain selected from the group consisting of Bifidobacterium breve CCFM1025 which is deposited at the Guangdong Microbial Culture Collection Center under an accession number GDMCC 60386, Lactobacillus acidophilus TYCA06, Lactobacillus plantarum LPL28, and Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis BLI-02 which are deposited at the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center respectively under accession numbers CGMCC 15210, CGMCC 17954, and CGMCC 15212, Lactobacillus salivarius subsp. salicinius AP-32 which is deposited at the China Center for Type Culture Collection under an accession number CCTCC M 2011127, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Provided are interfering RNAs (e.g., siRNAs) targeting SARS-CoV (e.g., the POL, Spike, Helicase, or Envelop gene thereof) and therapeutic uses thereof for inhibiting SARS-CoV infection and/or treating diseases associated with the infection (e.g., COVID-19).

Abstract: A data protection method is provided. The data protection method includes the following. A first image is obtained; at least one first object image in the first image is identified; the at least one first object image is analyzed to capture multiple first characteristic values of multiple characteristic points of the at least one first object image; and an encryption key is generated according to the first characteristic values.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a heat-shrinkable polyester label film and a preparation method thereof. The label film has a shrinkage force not lower than 5.5 N in at least one shrinkage direction after immersing the heat-shrinkable polyester label film in water at 55° C. for 30 seconds, and a heat shrinkage rate of not lower than 50% in the shrinkage direction after immersing the heat-shrinkable polyester label film in water at 55° C. for 240 seconds.

Abstract: A data protection method is provided. The data protection method includes the following. A first image is obtained; at least one first object image in the first image is identified; the at least one first object image is analyzed to capture multiple first characteristic values of multiple characteristic points of the at least one first object image; and an encryption key is generated according to the first characteristic values.

Abstract: An endpoint computer in an enterprise network is configured to detect computer security threat events, such as presence of a computer virus. Upon detection of a threat event, the endpoint computer generates computer security threat data for the threat event. The threat data may include user identifiable data that can be used to identify a user in the enterprise network. The endpoint computer encrypts the user identifiable data prior to sending the threat data to a smart protection network or to an enterprise server where threat data from various enterprise networks are collected for analysis. The endpoint computer may also encrypt an identifier for the threat data and provide the encrypted identifier to the smart protection network and to an enterprise server in the enterprise network. The enterprise server may use the encrypted identifier to retrieve the threat data from the smart protection network to generate user-specific reports.

Abstract: A machine in the form of a computer is configured to run virtual machines. A virtual machine migrated from another computer is run in the computer. A security profile of the migrated virtual machine in the computer indicates a configuration setting of another network component in another computer network. A network profile in the computer indicates a configuration setting of a network component in the current computer network. The security profile of the migrated virtual machine is automatically updated to reflect the configuration setting of the network component in the current computer network to provide computer security function in the current computer network.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a network security appliance includes a logic circuit, a network processing unit, and a general purpose processor to protect a computer network from malicious codes, unauthorized data packets, and other network security threats. The logic circuit may include one or more programmable logic devices configured to scan incoming data packets at different layers of a multi-layer protocol, such as the OSI-seven layer model. The network processing unit may work in conjunction with the logic circuit to perform protocol parsing, to form higher layer data units from the data packets, and other network communications-related tasks. The general purpose processor may execute software for performing functions not available from the logic circuit or the network processing unit. For example, the general purpose processor may remove malicious code from infected data or perform malicious code scanning on data when the logic circuit is not configured to do so.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an antivirus mechanism (e.g., antivirus program) in a computer initiates shielding procedures in response to a triggering event indicative of a presence of a virus in the computer, the virus being of a type not recognized by the antivirus program. The shielding procedures advantageously protect important components of the computer while the antivirus program does not have the requisite antidote to directly deal with the virus.

Abstract: A web threat protection system may receive candidate uniform resource locators (URLs) from several URL sources. The candidate URLs may be received in a submission database. At least a portion of the candidate URLs is selected for further investigation by sending crawlers to retrieve objects from the selected URLs. The retrieved objects may be analyzed to determine whether they are malicious or good (i.e., not malicious). The result of the analysis may be used to build a security states database that includes security information of the selected URLs. Good URLs may be included in a safe URL sphere, which may be used to navigate to good websites on the Internet.

Abstract: A network level virus monitoring system capable of monitoring a flow of network traffic in any of a number of inspection modes depending upon the particular needs of a system administrator. The system includes a network virus sensor self registration module coupled to a network virus/worm sensor arranged to automatically self register the associated network virus/worm sensor. The monitoring provides an early warning of a virus attack thereby facilitating quarantine procedures directed at containing a virus outbreak. By providing such an early warning, the network virus monitor reduces the number of computers ultimately affected by the virus attack resulting in a concomitant reduction in both the cost of repair to the system and the amount of downtime. In this way, the inventive network virus monitor provides a great improvement in system uptime and reduction in system losses.

Abstract: An endpoint computer in an enterprise network is configured to detect computer security threat events, such as presence of a computer virus. Upon detection of a threat event, the endpoint computer generates computer security threat data for the threat event. The threat data may include user identifiable data that can be used to identify a user in the enterprise network. The endpoint computer encrypts the user identifiable data prior to sending the threat data to a smart protection network or to an enterprise server where threat data from various enterprise networks are collected for analysis. The endpoint computer may also encrypt an identifier for the threat data and provide the encrypted identifier to the smart protection network and to an enterprise server in the enterprise network. The enterprise server may use the encrypted identifier to retrieve the threat data from the smart protection network to generate user-specific reports.

Abstract: An adjustable air vent device for a computer housing includes a frame and a plurality of slats. The frame extends through an opening formed in the computer housing, and defines an air passage communicating an interior and an exterior of the computer housing. Each of the slats has two opposite lateral edges that are connected pivotally to an inner side of the frame. Due to the pivotal connection of the slats to the frame, direction of flow of air out of the air passage can be changed by adjusting angles of the slats relative to the frame.

Abstract: A network level virus monitoring system capable of monitoring a flow of network traffic in any of a number of inspection modes depending upon the particular needs of a system administrator. The system includes a network virus sensor self registration module coupled to a network virus/worm sensor arranged to automatically self register the associated network virus/worm sensor. The monitoring provides an early warning of a virus attack thereby facilitating quarantine procedures directed at containing a virus outbreak. By providing such an early warning, the network virus monitor reduces the number of computers ultimately affected by the virus attack resulting in a concomitant reduction in both the cost of repair to the system and the amount of downtime. In this way, the inventive network virus monitor provides a great improvement in system uptime and reduction in system losses.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a technique for controlling traffic in a computer network includes modifying a packet generated by a first computer. The packet may be intended for a second computer, but is modified to be redirected to a third computer. The packet may be processed in the third computer prior to being forwarded from the third computer to the second computer. The packet may be scanned for viruses at the third computer, for example. Among other advantages, the technique allows for scanning of early generated packets, redirection of selected packets, and routing of packets from a computer in general.

Abstract: A network level virus monitoring system capable of monitoring a flow of network traffic in any of a number of inspection modes depending upon the particular needs of a system administrator. The monitoring provides an early warning of a virus attack thereby facilitating quarantine procedures directed at containing a virus outbreak. By providing such an early warning, the network virus monitor reduces the number of computers ultimately affected by the virus attack resulting in a concomitant reduction in both the cost of repair to the system and the amount of downtime. In this way, the inventive network virus monitor provides a great improvement in system uptime and reduction in system losses.