Abstract: Methods for regulating blood glucose, losing weight, or reducing production of advanced glycation end products comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a composition containing an effective amount of Saccharomyces cerevisiae TCI907 and/or a metabolite thereof. The Saccharomyces cerevisiae TCI907 is deposited at the German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures under an accession number of DSMZ33480.

Abstract: A cloud server and an operation method thereof are provided. The cloud server is communicatively connected to at least one electronic device and at least one power device. The cloud server is used for determining whether an event occurs on any of the power devices, and determining whether a warning needs to be issued in response to the event. When both are determined to be yes, the cloud server pushes an alert message, generates a security key and a security lock, and transmits the security lock to the electronic devices associated with the event. Only when receiving a confirmation message in response to the alert message within a valid unlock time, the cloud server transmits the security key to the electronic devices associated with the event, so that the electronic devices associated with the event start to perform a corresponding operation after unlocking.

Abstract: A light-emitting device includes a first semiconductor layer; a semiconductor pillar formed on the first semiconductor layer, including a second semiconductor layer and an active layer, wherein the semiconductor pillar comprises an outmost periphery; a first contact layer formed on the first semiconductor layer and including a first contact portion and a first extending portion, wherein the first extending portion continuously surrounds an entirety of the outmost periphery of the semiconductor pillar and the first contact portion; a second contact layer formed on the second semiconductor layer; a first insulating layer including multiple first openings exposing the first contact layer and multiple second openings exposing the second contact layer; a first electrode contact layer connected to the first contact portion through the multiple first openings and covering all of the first contact layer; a second electrode contact layer connected to the second contact layer through the multiple second openings.

Abstract: A method for improving skin condition, hair health, anti-inflammation activity, cardiovascular health, anti-oxidation activity, anti-aging activity, and/or relieving body fatigue in a subject in need thereof is provided. The method includes administering to the subject a composition comprising yeast powder having at least 5000 ppm of nicotinamide mononucleotide.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for hair care by using a cashew testa extract, which is used for preparing a hair care composition. The cashew testa extract is obtained by extracting a testa of cashew nut of Anacardium occidentale with a solvent.

Abstract: Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TCI837 is provided, deposited in the Leibniz Institute DSMZ under an accession number of DSM 33843. Based on this, a method for improving gut microbiota in a subject in need thereof is also provided, comprising administering to the subject a composition comprising an effective dose of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TCI837, wherein improving the gut microbiota comprises increasing probiotics and reducing non-probiotics.

Abstract: Methods for enhancing skin resistance, improving skin smoothness, or improving skin brightness are provided. The method includes administering to a subject in need thereof a composition containing Ampelopsis grossedentata leaf extract. The Ampelopsis grossedentata leaf extract is obtained by extracting leaves of Ampelopsis grossedentata with water at 85±5° C. for 50-70 min.

Abstract: A method for improving bone health is provided, including administering to a subject in need thereof a composition including a mangosteen shell extract. The mangosteen shell extract is prepared by performing a two-stage extraction on a fruit shell of mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) using an enzyme solution at different extraction temperatures sequentially.

Abstract: Methods for supplementing iron, promoting iron absorption, and/or improving skin condition are provided. The methods include administering to a subject in need thereof a composition that includes a Saskatoon berry extract. The Saskatoon berry extract is obtained by extracting Saskatoon berry (Amelanchier alnifolia) with water. The effect of improving skin condition includes reducing skin spots, reducing skin redness, smoothening skin texture, and improving coarse pores.

Abstract: A composition for improving skin condition is provided. The composition includes Lactobacillus sakei TCI147 and/or metabolites thereof, wherein the Lactobacillus sakei TCI147 is deposited at Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen und Zellkulturen (DSMZ) with an accession number of DSM 33913, and the metabolites are obtained by culturing the Lactobacillus sakei TCI147 in a culture medium. A method for improving skin condition of a subject in need thereof is also provided. The method includes administrating to the subject an effective dose of a composition comprising the Lactobacillus sakei TCI147 and/or metabolites thereof.

Abstract: A Nepeta cataria L. extract including one of a compound of formula I and a compound of formula II, or a combination thereof is provided. Methods for shortening sleep latency, improving sleep quality, enhancing vitality of daytime activities, resisting depression, or protecting brain by using the Nepeta cataria L. extract are provided. The Nepeta cataria L. extract is obtained by extracting flower spikes of Nepeta cataria L. with water at 85° C.±5° C.

Abstract: A method for skin brightening using a Chenopodium formosanum (Djulis) extract. In particular, the Chenopodium formosanum (Djulis) extract is obtained with an aqueous solvent.

Abstract: Methods for improving bone quality and promoting cartilage differentiation in a subject in need thereof are provided. The methods include: administering to the subject an effective amount of Chrysophyllum cainito extract. The Chrysophyllum cainito extract is obtained by extracting early-harvested fruit of Chrysophyllum cainito by a cellulase complex solution. The cellulase complex solution is prepared by adding 0.1% of cellulase complex in water. The Chrysophyllum cainito extract has at least one of the following effects of: promoting to production of osteocalcin by osteoblasts, promoting osteocalcin content in blood, improving bone density of lumbar vertebra, and promoting secretion of glycosaminoglycans by chondrocytes.

Abstract: Methods for promoting intestinal health of a subject in need thereof and for enhancing antioxidation in a subject in a subject in need thereof are provided. The methods include administering to the subject a prebiotic composition, which includes grape ferment, lactitol, and fructooligosaccharide. The weight ratio of the grape ferment, the lactitol, and the fructooligosaccharide falls within the range of 1-2:1-2:1-2. The grape ferment is obtained by fermenting grape extract with Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Streptococcus thermophilus.

Abstract: A method for regulating immunity is provided. The method includes administering to a subject in need thereof a composition that includes an effective dose of black hulless barley extract. The black hulless barley extract is obtained by extracting seeds of black hulless barley (Hordeum vulgare L. var. nudum Hook. f.) with an amylase aqueous solution.

Abstract: Provided is a composition in a form of powder, granule, solution, gel, or capsule and including an effective amount of Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei TC1077 deposited under an accession number of DSM 34374 for inhibiting acne, inhibiting bacteria, inhibiting inflammation, strengthening skin structure, improving skin moisture, reducing skin wrinkles, relieving skin dryness, itchiness, and redness, boosting immunity, or promoting defecation. Also provided is a method for inhibiting acne, inhibiting bacteria, inhibiting inflammation, strengthening skin structure, improving skin moisture, reducing skin wrinkles, relieving skin dryness, itchiness, and redness, boosting immunity, or promoting defecation by using the Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei TC1077 or metabolites thereof.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting skin damage caused by blue light, reducing skin sagging, reducing skin porphyrin content, or increasing ferritin content in a subject in need thereof is provided. The method includes: administering to the subject an effective dose of queen plum extract. The queen plum extract is obtained by extracting whole fruit of Prunussalicina by water. The queen plum extract has at least one of the following effects: inhibiting skin damage caused by blue light, improving skin sagging, reducing skin porphyrin content or increasing ferritin content.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate having an upper surface, a buffer layer formed on the upper surface, and an element structure formed on the buffer layer. The substrate includes a plurality of holes extending from the upper surface of the substrate to an inside of the substrate and forming a plurality of openings at the upper surface of the substrate. In a cross-sectional view of the semiconductor device, at least two of the holes have different depths.

Abstract: A method for hair care is provided, including administering a composition to a subject in need thereof. The composition includes an effective amount of banana flower extract and a carrier, where the banana flower extract is compound I shown in formula (I) below, compound II shown in formula (II) below, or a combination thereof: The banana flower extract can be used for increasing hair root diameter sizes, enhancing hair follicle robustness, reducing hair loss, inhibiting dihydrotestosterone (DHT) generation, promoting hair growth, and increasing hair follicle cell proliferation.

Abstract: A method for improving skin complexion of a subject in need thereof is provided. The method includes: administering to the subject an effective dose of a Rosa canina extract. The Rosa canina extract is obtained by extracting a whole fruit of Rosa canina by water. The Rosa canina extract achieves the effect of improving skin complexion by promoting iron absorption by cells, promoting hemoglobin concentration, promoting blood iron content, promoting mitochondrial activity in cells, promoting elastin content in skin cells, enhancing antioxidant capacity of skin, and enhancing expression levels of SOD3, SIRT1 and NADSYN genes in skin fibroblasts.