46th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 42 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140335478 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING - A system and method for marksmanship training comprises a screen, a computer having a processor and a memory connected to the processor and adjacent the screen, a set of modified video images stored in the memory, a set of projectors for projecting the set of modified video images onto the screen, connected to the computer and adjacent the screen, the set of modified video images including a moving clay target image and a phantom clay target image adjacent the moving clay target image at a lead distance from the moving clay target image, a camera connected to the computer and adjacent the screen, a weapon adjacent the screen, and a laser operatively mounted in the weapon. The phantom clay target image has a contrast level range from a fully opaque image to a fully transparent image. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335479 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING - A system and method for marksmanship training comprises a screen, a computer having a processor and a memory connected to the processor and adjacent the screen, a set of modified video images stored in the memory, a set of projectors for projecting the set of modified video images onto the screen, connected to the computer and adjacent the screen, the set of modified video images including a moving clay target image and a phantom clay target image adjacent the moving clay target image at a lead distance from the moving clay target image, a camera connected to the computer and adjacent the screen, a weapon adjacent the screen, and a laser operatively mounted in the weapon. The phantom clay target image has a contrast level range from a fully opaque image to a fully transparent image. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335480 | USING CLOUD-BASED DATA FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION SYSTEM TRAINING - A cloud-based performance enhancement service captures and collects data relating to interactions of users with industrial automation systems of multiple industrial customers for storage and analysis on a cloud platform. The service employs a performance enhancement component that analyzes the data to facilitate determining correlations between certain user interactions and favorable performance of an industrial automation system, determining user interactions that are less favorable or unsafe, determining alternative actions that a user can take to achieve a same or similar preferred operational result, generating recommendations relating to the alternative actions, determining or designing components or techniques that can automate a preferred user action, determining improved user assignments in connection with the industrial automation system, and/or generating training modules or presentations based on preferred user actions that can be used to train users to more efficiently interact with an industrial automation system to achieve improved system performance. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335481 | HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS - An electronic device for managing a health plan comprises an electronic display and a processor configured to maintain a meal plan to be displayed on the electronic display. The meal plan has a plurality of meals as guidance for a user to consume during a day. The processor is further configured to switch a meal of the plurality of meals with a specific meal offered by a specific entity. The specific meal can have substantially the same nutritional characteristics as the meal being switched out. A computer-readable medium including instructions stored thereon, that when executed by a processor may cause the processor to manage a meal database. A related method for managing a health management system is disclosed that includes switching the meal from the meal plan with a specific meal from the one or more specific meals. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335482 | METHODS FOR PROVIDING A PERSONALIZED LIST OF DIETARY NUTRIENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS - The present invention provides methods for providing a personalized list of dietary nutraceuticals to an individual, wherein at least one of the nutraceuticals affects the bioavailability of at least one other of the nutraceuticals, the methods including adjusting the amount of the affected nutraceutical based on the influence of the affecting nutraceutical on the bioavailability thereof. The present invention further provides a computerized system including a database and a processor which includes modules configured for providing the list of nutraceuticals according to the invention. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335483 | LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY DETECTION IN SOCIAL APPLICATIONS - Social networking applications may be improved by incorporating a user's language proficiency to make content suggestions to the user. A language preference of a user, which may represent one of a plurality of signals, may be received. A signal may be, for example, an online activity of the user, a text generated or received by the user, or content requested by the user. At least one of the plurality of signals may be analyzed using a machine learning program. A machine learning program may be trained on data for a test group of users with a known language proficiency. A user-assigned language proficiency may be incorporated as a signal in training a machine learning program. The language proficiency of the user may be determined based upon the analysis of at least one of the plurality of signals. Content may be presented to the user based upon the language proficiency of the user. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335484 | Method Of Teaching Multiplication To Mathematics Students - A method of teaching multiplication comprises the steps of providing a pair of multi-digit numbers to be multiplied and diagrammatically arranging the numbers on a work area. The work area includes a Multiplication Zone, an Addition Zone and an Answer Zone. In the Multiplication Zone, the numbers are arranged such that the digits of one number are vertically aligned with the digits of the other number. The Addition Zone has a top row, a bottom row and a plurality of middle rows, with the rows divided into a number of columns. The Answer Zone consists of a row divided into a number of cells. The products of multiplication and cross-multiplication of the aligned digits can be placed in a designated columns and cells in the Addition Zone and Answer Zone such that the sequence of digits in the Answer Zone is the product of the multiplication of the pair of multi-digit numbers. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335485 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRAINING A CROWDWORKER - Disclosed embodiments illustrate methods and systems implementable on a computing device for training a crowdworker on one or more skill sets. The crowdworker attempts a first set of tasks. The method includes determining an expertise gap between a current level of expertise possessed by the crowdworker in the one or more skill sets and a required level of expertise in the one or more skill sets. Further, the method includes determining a number of training tasks that the crowdworker has to complete to achieve the required level of expertise in the one or more skill sets. At least one training task pertaining to the one or more skill sets is assigned along with the first set of tasks such that the crowdworker gets trained on the one or more skill sets in a predetermined period without violating a service level agreement associated with the first set of tasks. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335486 | Comprehensive, Structured And Systematic Attention Training Tutoring Program - A method, apparatus and computer program product for attention training and tutoring is presented. Attention training and tutoring is provided which includes providing at least two of the group including behavioral therapy, parent training, development of routines to support attention, on-going feedback during the sessions, mindfulness and/or biofeedback, self-awareness of student's focus, and gradual mastery and independence towards tasks. The attention training and tutoring program includes structured lessons delineated in a protocol, research-based approaches, systematic lesson plan, systematic training, formal questionnaires, and web-based data tracking and review in order to provide an enhanced outcome. The attention training and tutoring includes providing neurofeedback training, the neurofeedback training aiding a user in learning to focus and to maintain focus; and providing relaxation and biofeedback, the relaxation and biofeedback aiding a user in learning to relax via calm breathing or biofeedback. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335487 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESPONSE INHIBITION SWITCHING TASK INCORPORATING MOTION FOR ENHANCING COGNITIONS - A method and apparatus for training attention ability aspects of cognitive ability of a user is disclosed which may comprise conducting, via a user computing device user interface display, a trial which may comprise: presenting, via the user computing device user interface display, a plurality of objects comprising a visually recognizable pointing direction pointing in an axis with respect to the user interface display and moving in an axis with respect to the user interface display; presenting, via a user computing device, the objects in one of a corresponding mode wherein the pointing direction of each object corresponds to the movement direction of each object and a non-corresponding mode wherein the pointing direction is different from the movement direction; requiring the user to input a response indicating one of the pointing direction and the movement direction. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335488 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL INFORMATION - A device and method for providing medical information to patients admitted in health care facilities such as hospitals, comprising a container with medical information relating to a medical condition provided on a display panel thereof, wherein the container can be used to store and transport a patient's personal items, wherein the container and medical information thereon is provided to the patient upon admission to the health care facility, the patient is educated regarding the information during the course of the patient's stay, and the patient is encouraged to take the container upon discharge from the facility. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335489 | METHODS FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING,TRAINING, EXERCISE AND REGULATION - A computer assisted method for treating pain in a subject comprising measuring activity of one or more internal voxels of a brain of said subject associated with pain; communicating instructions to said subject which modulate activity of said voxel; and training said subject to control said internal voxel. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335490 | BEHAVIOR TRACKING AND MODIFICATION SYSTEM - A behavior modification system includes a network of components that interact to collect various data and provide user feedback. The network may include a personal device, an Internet-enabled storage device and a hub capable of receiving communications from the personal device and communicating to the storage device. The personal device may include bio-impedance measurement circuitry, an accelerometer and a processor for determining energy expenditure based on data from the accelerometer(s). The system may include a smart hub capable of routing communications between various components within the system. The hub may include different transceivers for different communication protocols. The system may incorporate a low-power RF wake-up system. The system may include bio-impedance measurement circuitry that is reconfigurable to function as an alternative type of sensor. In other aspects, the present invention provides a method for measuring bio-resonance and a method for determining caloric intake from body composition and caloric expenditure. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335491 | OBSERVABLE DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS - An observable behavior data collection and analysis system including at least two database collection modules and an analysis module. The database collection module(s) include a parameter storage module, an observable behavior data prompt module, an observable behavior data collection module, a collection phase assignment module, and a server storage module. An instructor observes a subject performing a prompted task and enters the observed data into one of the database collection modules. The data is stored on a server. The analysis module, which includes a filter module and an output generation module, reads the data from the server and generates interactive graphs that may be used by the instructor to treat the subject. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335492 | SKI RESTRAINT HARNESS - Ski restraint harnesses and methods of using ski restraint harnesses are described herein. One ski restraint harness can comprise two vertical straps, at least one horizontal strap to position and tighten around a torso of the person when wearing the ski restraint harness, and a rear training ring connected to material of the ski restraint harness and designed to be positioned on the rear of the person when wearing the ski restraint harness. The two vertical straps include a first vertical strap designed to be positioned around a first shoulder and a first leg of a person when wearing the ski restraint harness and a second vertical strap designed to be positioned around a second shoulder and a second leg of the person wearing the ski restraint harness. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335493 | TRAINING MANNEQUIN FOR USE IN SPARRING, SELF-DEFENSE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND COMBAT SPORTS TRAINING - A humanoid mannequin with jointed, positionable, and realistic reactive limbs. The mannequin is used in connection with sparring, self-defense, law enforcement, and combat sports training. The mannequin is constructed with a jointed endoskeleton frame that permits the mannequin limbs to be positioned in various training postures, and to realistically hold such positions against external forces exerted by a combatant. The mannequin skeleton also includes a series of elastic elements that allow the skeleton to be forced from its preset posture, and to recover that posture once the disturbing force is removed. The mannequin skeleton is covered by a durable flexible elastomer skin filled with a resilient supporting foam. This housing material provides the external anatomical features of a human body as well as the padding required to protect combatant users from the internal rigid skeletal components. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335494 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING COACHING AND/OR ANALYSIS OF PRESSURE-BASED TREATMENT - Coaching and/or analysis of pressure-based treatment may be facilitated by a handheld treatment device. A force exerted on a body part of a subject may be quantified. The force may be exerted by a force exerting object (e.g., a hand) on the treatment device disposed between the force exerting object and the body part of the subject. The force may be applied as the pressure-based treatment. A position of the body part on the body of the subject may be determined based on the position of the treatment device relative to the body of the subject. Various parameters associated with the pressure-based treatment may be determined. Instructions associated with the pressure-based treatment may be provided via the treatment device. A given instruction may relate to a magnitude of the exerted force and/or a position on the body of the subject where the force is to be applied. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335495 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY TRAINING DEVICE - A medicament delivery training device configured to provide stepwise instructions for using the device to a user in a sequence of steps is provided in an embodiment herein. The medicament delivery training device includes a housing, a sensor, a microprocessor, a storage medium component associated with the microprocessor comprising a database of instructions pertaining to the sequence of steps for using the device stored thereon, one or more program code modules stored on the microprocessor or the storage medium component wherein the one or more program code modules comprise a first program code module for causing the microprocessor to provide a first instruction, and a second program code module for causing the microprocessor to provide a subsequent instruction based on a current register. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335496 | HUMAN CONDUCTING AIRWAY MODEL COMPRISING MULTIPLE FLUIDIC PATHWAYS - A multicellular fluidic enhanced airway model system of the conducting airways as a tool for the evaluation of biological threats and medical countermeasures is provided. The airway model system can include a first chamber having an inlet and an outlet and containing epithelial cells; a second chamber having an inlet and an outlet and containing an extracellular matrix, wherein the second chamber is separated from the first chamber by a porous membrane; and a third chamber having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the third chamber is separated from the second chamber by a porous membrane, and wherein the airway tissue model system is configured to provide a separate fluidic pathway through each of said first, second, and third chambers. A method of analyzing tissue response to an agent via an airway tissue model system is also provided. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335497 | SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD OF ADAPTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING - Device, system, and method of adaptive teaching and learning. A computerized method includes operations performed in order to dynamically group and re-group students based on their monitored progress of interacting with digital educational learning objects; performing dynamic layout of components and elements of a digital learning object by taking into account pedagogic goals, pedagogic priorities or pedagogic significance or elements; allowing a teacher to define differential stop-lines for different groups of students; allowing a teacher to command that all student devices temporarily present a uniform learning object; allowing a content publisher to receive aggregated feedback based on monitored progress; and allowing a content publisher to package the objects as portable stand-alone playback modules. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335498 | GENERATING, ASSIGNING, AND EVALUATING DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF A TEST - Method(s), stored instruction(s), and computing device(s) are provided for automatically generating different subsets of questions and/or automatically assigning the different subsets of questions to different test participants. The computing device(s) store information that includes test questions, test version generation criteria, and test version assignment criteria. The computing device(s) automatically determine, using the test version generation criteria, subsets of test questions that differ from each other by at least one question. The computing device(s) automatically assign, using the test version assignment criteria, subsets of test questions, which differ from each other by at least one question, to different test participants. The computing device(s) then cause administration of at least one of the different versions to at least one of the different test participants. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335499 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE - An improved method and apparatus for evaluating the performance of an individual. In one aspect, the invention includes a method of encoding questions used in an examination in order to accurately identify and evaluate deficiencies in an individual's knowledge. In another aspect, an improved method of evaluating responses to the encoded questions is disclosed. Adaptive structuring of subsequent exam questions and/or topics is also provided. A computer program and associated apparatus for administering and evaluating performance is also described. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335500 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECORDING EMOTIONAL STATE OF A USER - The present disclosure provides a method and system for recording emotional state of one or more users is provided. The method and system includes providing one or more pre-defined set of questionnaires for a web-based displayed content, recording responses of the one or more users pertaining to the web-based displayed content for the one or more pre-defined set of questionnaires, analyzing responses of each of the one or more users for each of the one or more pre-defined set of questionnaires for the web-based displayed content and generating an emotion profile report for the web-based displayed content for each of the one or more users based on analyzed responses. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335501 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORGANIZING AND PRESENTING SKILL PROGRESSIONS - Systems, methods, and devices for presenting and managing interrelated sets of skills are provided. In some embodiments, a map interface is provided that presents the interrelated skills to a user, and provides the user an opportunity to strategize regarding how best the skills may be acquired to advance on a career path. In some embodiments, an administrative user may use the interface to view an aggregate skill set of employees in an organization. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335502 | REAL-TIME VIDEO ANNOTATION LEARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE SAME - A real-time video annotation learning system and a method for the same are revealed. The real-time video annotation learning system includes a video management module, an annotation management module and a data storage module. A language learner can select videos stored in the data storage module by the video management module and add comments to a location of an image in the video at a specific time while the comments are in the form of text or graphs built in a commentary management module. Thus the comments are shown on the image in the form of text or graphs at a specific time. Users can grasp key points of learning content the video provided exactly. Together with system functions of real-time word look-up and word note, user's learning effect is significantly improved and the video has an advantage in language learning. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335503 | METHODS FOR ASCERTAINING THE HISTORY OF HEMATOLOGICAL CONDITIONS OF A HUMAN FROM A SINGLE BLOOD SAMPLE - A method for analysis of red blood cell production dynamics is disclosed. The method comprises: (ai) separating RBCs in the blood sample into ordered subsets of RBCs based on relative age-related physical parameter of the RBCs, or (aii) obtaining a pair of estimates simultaneously, the pair of the estimates comprising a first estimate and a second estimate, the first estimate being a measurement of the size of individual RBCs, the second estimate being a measurement of the activity or concentration of the biomarker, sorting the pair into ordered subsets of data based on the first estimate to obtain paired estimates; (b) generating a mathematical pattern or a graphical pattern based on the paired estimates or the ordered subsets of data; and (c) comparing the mathematical pattern or the graphical pattern with established patterns to determine the RBC production dynamics in the person. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335504 | HUMAN ADAPTATION OF H5 INFLUENZA - The present invention provides, among other things, technologies and methodologies for detection, treatment, and/or prevention of influenza transmission and/or infection. The present invention also provides technologies for monitoring influenza HA variants with particular degrees of susceptibility to mutation for human adaptation. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335505 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING AND TRANSMITTING ASSAY RESULTS - Systems and methods are provided for collecting, preparing, and/or analyzing a biological sample. A sample collection site may be utilized with one or more sample processing device. The sample processing device may be configured to accept a sample from a subject. The sample processing device may perform one or more sample preparation step and/or chemical reaction involving the sample. Data related to the sample may be sent from the device to a laboratory. The laboratory may be a certified laboratory that may generate a report that is transmitted to a health care professional. The health care professional may rely on the report for diagnosing, treating, and/or preventing a disease in the subject. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335506 | MODULAR POINT-OF-CARE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides devices and systems for use at the point of care. The methods devices of the invention are directed toward automatic detection of analytes in a bodily fluid. The components of the device are modular to allow for flexibility and robustness of use with the disclosed methods for a variety of medical applications. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335507 | ASSAYS FOR INFLUENZA VIRUS HEMAGGLUTININS - The invention quantifies HA using a process which comprises two key steps: HA is captured using a lectin, such as snowdrop lectin; and captured HA is quantified using an immunoassay. This assay can conveniently be performed in an ELISA format. The process is specific, is robust in the face of contaminants, and is more rapid and more sensitive than the standard SRID assay. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335508 | METHOD FOR DETECTING AN INFECTION BY THE HEPATITIS C VIRUS - The invention relates to a method of in-vitro detection of an infection with a hepatitis C virus (HCV) in a biological sample, comprising the simultaneous detection of the HCV capsid protein, and of an antibody directed against said capsid protein, said method using, for capturing the anti-capsid antibodies, a peptide comprising an antigenic fragment derived from the truncated HCV capsid. The invention also relates to the peptide for capturing the anti-capsid antibodies and the kits comprising it. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335509 | Method of Determining the Nucleotide Sequence of Oligonucleotides and DNA Molecules - The present invention relates to a novel method for analyzing nucleic acid sequences based on real-time detection of DNA polymerase-catalyzed incorporation of each of the four nucleotide bases, supplied individually and serially in a microfluidic system, to a reaction cell containing a template system comprising a DNA fragment of unknown sequence and an oligonucleotide primer. Incorporation of a nucleotide base into the template system can be detected by any of a variety of methods including but not limited to fluorescence and chemiluminescence detection. Alternatively, microcalorimetic detection of the heat generated by the incorporation of a nucleotide into the extending template system using thermopile, thermistor and refractive index measurements can be used to detect extension reactions. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335510 | NANOPARTICLE SENSOR FOR NUCLEIC ACID-PROTEIN INTERACTION - The present invention provides a sensor for sensing nucleic acid-protein interactions, comprising a noble metal nanoparticle (NP), a double stranded nucleic acid molecule capable of binding with a protein in an aqueous solution and a fluorescent conjugated polymer (CP). The present invention also provides a method for sensing nucleic acid-protein interactions with the sensor as defined above. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335511 | Acoustic Pressure Wave/Shock Wave Mediated Processing of Biological Tissue, and Systems, Apparatuses, and Methods Therefor - Methods for preparing a biological tissue specimen for examination, such as microscopic examination, that involves applying acoustic pressure wave/shock wave (APW/SW) energy to the tissue specimen. The APW/SW energy can be applied to the tissue specimen to augment any one or more steps of processing the tissue specimen. In one example, the APW/SW energy is applied to enhance histotechnological processing of the tissue specimen. Apparatuses and systems that include APW/SW generators and that are specifically configured for processing biological tissue specimens are also disclosed. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335512 | ENZYME METHOD - The invention relates to a new method of characterising a target polynucleotide. The method uses a pore and a RecD helicase. The helicase controls the movement of the target polynucleotide through the pore. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335513 | HYBRID NANOPORE DEVICE WITH OPTICAL DETECTION AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The invention is directed to a device comprising a protein nanopore immobilized in a lipid layer within an aperture of a solid phase substrate, which provides a stable platform for using first and second members of one or more FRET pairs to generate optical signals as a labeled analyte translocates through the bore of the protein nanopore. In another aspect, the invention is directed to the use of the device to determine the nucleotide sequence of a polynucleotide analyte. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335514 | METHODS FOR DETECTING NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCE VARIANTS - The present invention provides methods for detecting the presence or absence of a nucleic acid variant in a target region. These methods include amplifying the target region with a forward primer and a reverse primer in the presence of a selector blocker. The selector blocker includes a sequence complementary to the target region in the absence of the nucleic acid variant. The methods further include detecting amplification of the target region where amplification of the target region indicates the presence of the nucleic acid variant in the target region. The nucleic acid variant can include deletions, mutations or insertions. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335515 | DROPLET DIGITAL PCR WITH SHORT MINOR GROOVE PROBES - Methods for the detection of ddPCR assay-generated amplicons by short minor groove binder-fluororophore-oligonucleotide-quencher (MGB-Fl-oligo-Q) probes. The short MGB-Fl-oligo-Q probes not only reduce background, but also show improved mismatch discrimination when compared to the same length non-MGB probes for detecting the ddPCR generated targets at room temperature. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335516 | INDUCIBLE CELL-BASED MODEL FOR THE STUDY OF FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA - Isolated transduced cells exhibiting FRDA characteristics in an inducible fashion are disclosed. Isolated transduced cells comprise an expression vector having a nucleic acid sequence encoding an shRNA for frataxin protein knockdown and a heterologous expression control sequence. Additionally, methods of screening for a candidate therapeutic agent for treating Friedreich's Ataxia using isolated transduced cells are disclosed. Further, a recombinant nucleic acid construct for frataxin knockdown is disclosed that comprises a nucleic acid encoding an shRNA operably linked to a heterologous expression control sequence and expressing an shRNA molecule in a dose-responsive fashion. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335517 | DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF SCHIZOPHRENIA - The present invention provides a method for diagnosing schizophrenia, and a schizophrenia diagnostic reagent or device for use in the method. The present invention further provides a therapeutic or ameliorating agent for schizophrenia, which is effective for the treatment or amelioration of schizophrenia. The therapeutic or ameliorating agent for schizophrenia contains a carbonyl scavenger or a carbonyl-modified protein formation inhibitor as an active ingredient. The method for diagnosing schizophrenia according to the present invention includes measuring at least one parameter in a subject, the parameter being selected from the group consisting of: (1) a genetic abnormality of glyoxalase I gene; (2) the expression level or activity of glyoxalase I in a biological sample; (3) the amount of a carbonyl compound or a carbonyl-modified protein that is a protein modified with the carbonyl compound; and (4) the amount of pyridoxal in a biological sample. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335518 | ENCAPSULATED REAGENTS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention contemplates use of encapsulated aqueous and non-aqueous reagents, solutions and solvents and their use in laboratory procedures. These encapsulated aqueous or non-aqueous reagents, solutions and solvents can be completely contained or encapsulated in microcapsules or nanocapsules that can be added to an aqueous or non-aqueous carrier solution or liquid required for medical and research laboratory testing of biological or non-biological specimens. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335519 | CAPTURE PROBES FOR USE IN DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS IN A SAMPLE - Oligomers useful for determining the presence of | 2014-11-13 |
20140335520 | DIRECT NUCLEIC ACID ANALYSIS - The present disclosure provides methods, systems, and apparatuses for collecting and/or amplifying nucleic acids. In general, provided methods, systems, and apparatuses involve contacting a sample including a nucleic acid with a nucleic acid amplification reagent without purification of nucleic acids from the sample. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335521 | Method for Designing RNA Binding Protein Utilizing PPR Motif, and Use Thereof - A method for designing a protein capable of binding in an RNA base selective manner or RNA base sequence specific manner is provided. The protein of the present invention is a protein containing one or more of PPR motifs (preferably 2 to 14 PPR motifs) each consisting of a polypeptide of 30- to 38-amino acid length represented by the formula 1 (wherein Helix A is a moiety of 12-amino acid length capable of forming an α-helix structure, and is represented by the formula 2, wherein, in the formula 2, A | 2014-11-13 |
20140335522 | ENRICHMENT & ISOLATION OF MICROBIAL CELLS & MICROBIAL NUCLEIC ACIDS FROM A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE - A method for enrichment and isolation of microbial cells and microbial nucleic acids from a biological sample is described. The method comprises (i) adding to an initial volume of biological sample a differential cell lysis solution to obtain a final concentration of 0.1 to 1% of SDS in the sample; (ii) mixing the solution obtained in step (i) for a period of time sufficient to lyse the host cells present in the biological sample, while preserving the integrity of cells; and (iii) separating the microbial cells from the lysed host cells components. Differential cell lysis solutions and kits for practicing the method of the present invention are also provided. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335524 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE PRODUCTION OF SULPHITES, OF HYDROGEN SULPHIDE AND OF ACETALDEHYDE BY YEASTS - The present invention relates to the identification of alleles of the MET2 and SKP2 genes having the effect of reducing the production of sulphites, of hydrogen sulphide and of acetaldehyde by | 2014-11-13 |
20140335525 | Cutoff Point Delta Ct. Method for HER2 PCR Testing in Breast Cancer - The present invention is related to an improved method for HER2 gene test by using quantitative real-time PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) technique. Our invention streamlines test process, and incorporates quality control for each major step, including sample, reagent, operation, and data report. We eliminate the need for reference genes which is hard to standardize in HER2 PCR test. We develop a cutoff reference point by using the statistical mean of tumor tissue population, and adopt a simplified scoring scheme for evaluation of HER2 status. Our invention produces consistent result across machines and labs, and has proven to be clinically successful in HER2 test. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335526 | QUANTIFICATION OF RESIDUAL HOST CELL DNA BY REAL-TIME QUANTITATIVE PCR - The present invention relates to a method for quantifying residual host cell genomic DNA in recombinant protein biologics using quantitative real time PCR. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335527 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOBILE DEVICE ANALYSIS OF NUCLEIC ACIDS AND PROTEINS - A portable system for extracting, optionally amplifying, and detecting nucleic acids or proteins using a compact integrated chip in combination with a mobile device system for analyzing detected signals, and comparing and distributing the results via a wireless network. Related systems and methods are provided. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335528 | Analyte Enrichment Methods And Compositions - Methods and compositions for enriching a population of particles containing an analyte are disclosed. In one embodiment, enrichment beads are used that are larger in size than the beads used for amplification. A separation device is employed that can retain larger beads with bound amplified beads. The technique finds many uses, including enriching for beads with clonally amplified template, which can be used in a variety of assays, including nucleic acid sequencing. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335529 | METHOD OF TUMOR SCREENING - A method for tumor screening using urine of a mammal, the method includes obtaining a total urine nucleic acid (e.g., DNA) from a urine sample of a mammal, extracting a high molecular weight urine nucleic acid (above 1000 bp) by contacting the total urine nucleic acid with an adsorbent in the presence of a buffer which promotes binding of the high molecular weight urine nucleic acid to the adsorbent, replacing the buffer which promotes binding of the high molecular weight urine nucleic acid with a buffer which promotes binding of the low molecular weight urine nucleic acid to the adsorbent, extracting the low molecular weight urine nucleic acid by contacting with the adsorbent, eluting the low molecular weight urine nucleic acid, and assaying the low molecular weight urine nucleic acid for a presence or absence of a gene sequence specific to a certain type of tumor. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335530 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE - The invention generally features compositions and methods for modulating an immune response. In particular embodiments, such compositions and methods modulate regulatory T cell suppressive activity. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335531 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION PRODUCT IN REAL TIME - There is provided an apparatus for detecting a nucleic acid amplification product in real time, which is capable of effectively excluding or reducing apparatus error factors without using a second fluorescence signal used for correction. A plurality of wells | 2014-11-13 |
20140335532 | HUMAN SKIN SAMPLE METHODS AND MODELS FOR VALIDATING HYPOTHESES FOR MECHANISMS DRIVING SKIN PIGMENTATION - Human skin tissue sample methods and models for validating hypotheses for mechanisms driving skin pigmentation as well as methods for driving skin pigment levels in ex-vivo skin tissue. The method includes providing a first cultured human skin tissue sample and testing the effectiveness of the test agent for driving skin pigmentation, and comparing the transcriptional profile generated from the treated human skin tissue sample to the transcriptional profile of a control to validate the hypothesis that the test agent drives skin pigmentation. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335533 | Method of Preparing Quality Control Material for FFPE - This specification relates to Formalin-fixed embedded quality control material for use for validation, verification, and to run controls for molecular assays. The quality control material can be used for a variety of tissues and for a variety of molecular assays. The quality control material can be used in commercial labs for validation and limit-of-detection analyses. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335534 | Method And System For Identifying A Biomarker Indicative Of Health Condition - By designing a retrogression-progression model in combination with oral microbial community analysis, the present invention provides a method of identifying a biomarker indicative of a subject mammal's condition, wherein the condition is selected from presence of the first disease, severity of the first disease, sensitivity to the first disease, and combinations thereof. The present invention further provides a computer-aided system of identifying a biomarker indicative of a subject mammal's condition. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335535 | PEPTIDE MARKER FOR CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND CANCER DIAGNOSIS METHOD USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a peptide marker for cancer diagnosis and a cancer diagnosis method using the same, more precisely to a peptide marker for cancer diagnosis screened by the following steps: separating and concentrating glycoproteins including a certain glycan chain related to the occurrence of cancer; hydrolyzing the glycoproteins to obtain polypeptides; and quantitatively analyzing the polypeptides to identify certain polypeptides that can track quantitative changes in glycoproteins glycosylated in a specific manner by the occurrence of cancer, and to a cancer diagnosis method using the said peptide marker. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335536 | VACCINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MYCOBATERIUM RELATED DISORDERS - The invention relates to genes and proteins involved in the sporulation of | 2014-11-13 |
20140335537 | DEVICES FOR PERFORMING COLORIMETRIC ASSAY WITH PLUCKED HUMAN HAIR - Apparatuses are disclosed for performing calorimetric assays with plucked human hair using a device adapted for that purpose. This device may include a transparent reaction vessel connected via a capillary tube to a burst pack, and connected via another capillary tube to a funnel, into which a plucked human hair may be placed. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335538 | METHODS OF DIAGNOSING ALS - The invention relates to an epitope protection assay for use in diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic intervention in diseases, for example, involving polypeptide aggregation, such as prion infections. The methods of the invention first block accessible polypeptide target epitope with a blocking agent. After denaturation of the polypeptide, a detecting agent is used to detect protein with target epitope that was inaccessible during contact with the blocking agent. The invention also relates to novel amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-specific epitopes and their uses to make antibodies, and to the novel antibodies and uses thereof. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335539 | METHOD FOR DETECTING PROTEIN-PROTEIN INTERACTION - A method for detecting an interaction between a first protein and a second protein comprises the steps of:
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20140335540 | METHOD OF DIAGNOSING BACTERIAL INFECTIONS USING BACTERIAL GLYCOPROTEINS - The present application provides a method of diagnosing bacterial infections using engineered glycoproteins in an immunoassay. The engineered bacterial glycoproteins used in the immunoassay comprise a bacterial antigen covalently attached to a protein via polysaccharyltransferase (PTase)-mediated glycosylation, wherein the bacterial antigen is selected based on the bacterial infection of interest. Antibodies in a bodily fluid of subjects infected with a bacteria will bind to the engineered glycoprotein, and the resulting binding complexes are detected or quantitated. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335541 | B7-H1 AND B7-H4 IN CANCER - Methods of determining prognosis of a subject with cancer or determining risk of cancer progression by assessing expression of B7-H4, or B7-H1 and B7-H4 in combination. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335542 | MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF CIRCULATING TUMOR CELLS - The disclosed invention includes methods and kits for the removal of white blood cells from samples of enriched rare cells. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335543 | ANTIBODIES TO CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE SPORES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides antibodies that bind to the endospore of the bacterium | 2014-11-13 |
20140335544 | METHOD OF DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF AN ANTIBODY IN A SAMPLE - Methods for detecting in a sample the presence of an antibody to a conjugate of an antigen associated with a first carrier by a first association are disclosed. The method comprises contacting a conjugate of the antigen associated with a second carrier by a second association with said sample under conditions that allow binding of the antibody to the antigen; and introducing an agent to detect the presence of the antibody bound to said antigen. The first association and the second association are covalent associations and the first association is different from the second association. Also provided are kits, multiwell plates and conjugates that are useful in the method and further uses of the method. Also provided is a method of releasing a batch of a vaccine comprising a conjugate of an antigen associated with a first carrier by a first association and antibodies useful in this method. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335545 | METHOD FOR DETECTING COMPOUND-BINDING PROTEIN - A method for detecting the interactions of biomaterials by screening a prey that interacts with a bait includes preparing a cell which expresses a first construct including a translocation module, a first labeling material, and a first medium, and a third construct including a prey and a second labeling material; introducing a second construct into the prepared cell, the second construct including a bait and a second medium binding with the first medium; allowing the prey and the bait to interact each other; and confirming the interaction between the prey and the bait by detecting intracellular distributions of the first construct and the third construct. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335546 | Devices and Methods for Determining the Risk of Developing a Serious Infection - A device for calculating risk of a patient developing a serious infection, the device comprising: a controller; storage storing electronic program instructions for controlling the controller; a display for displaying a user interface; and input means; wherein the controller is operable, under control of the electronic program instructions, to: receive input via the input means, the input comprising one or more values representing respective measures of one or more risk factors associated with biological sample(s) obtained from the patient; process the input to calculate the risk; and display an indication of the calculated risk via the display. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335547 | Marker Panels For Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis And Evaluation - The present invention relates to the discovery that of a panel of serum or plasma markers may be used to diagnose Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (“IPF”) and distinguish this condition from other lung ailments. It further relates to the identification of markers associated with IPF disease progression. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335549 | MEASURING CIRCULATING THERAPEUTIC ANTIBODY, ANTIGEN AND ANTIGEN/ANTIBODY COMPLEXES USING ELISA ASSAYS - The present invention relates to the field of immunology and hyperproliferative diseases. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of detecting and monitoring therapeutic antibody:antigen complex, soluble antigen and soluble therapeutic antibody, wherein a patient has undergone at least one course of immunotherapy. Yet further, levels of therapeutic antibody:antigen complexes, soluble antigens or soluble therapeutic antibodies may be measured and used to stage or monitor a hyperproliferative disease. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335550 | FLUORESCENT SUBSTRATES FOR DETERMINING LYSINE MODIFYING ENZYME ACTIVITY - The invention relates to a compound of Formula I: | 2014-11-13 |
20140335551 | SULFOTRANSFERASE ASSAY - A method of detecting sulfotransferase activity including conducting a first reaction comprising, measuring free phosphate produced by the first reaction, and comparing the measured free phosphate to a free phosphate standard curve or equation or to a free phosphate level obtained in a separate reaction. The first reaction includes combining the sulfotransferase, Golgi-resident PAP-phosphatase (gPAPP), a 5′-nucleotidase, a substrate of the sulfotransferase, and 3′-phosphoadenosine-5′-phosphosulfate (PAPS) under conditions to produce 3′-phosphoadenosine-5′-phosphate (PAP). | 2014-11-13 |
20140335552 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING CANCER IN MAMMALS - The invention provides a method and apparatus for detecting cancer using the measurement of acute-phase proteins (APPs) and the measurement of thymidine kinase activiy level in body fluids. An index is calculated based on the measured data and compared with a pre-established reference that allows a pratitioner to determine a high probabilty that a patient is a carrier of cancer. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335553 | Novel L-Amino Acid Oxidase, Method for Measuring L-Lysin, Kit and Enzyme Sensor - Methods are provided measuring L-lysine using a variant enzyme, an L-lysine measurement kit, and an enzyme sensor. Variant L-amino acid oxidase having a predetermined amino acid mutation, and having oxidase activity that is highly substrate-specific for L-lysine; a method for measuring L-lysine using this variant enzyme; an L-lysine measurement kit; and an enzyme sensor are also provided. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335554 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ALIQUOTTING FROZEN SAMPLES - A method of obtaining an aliquot of a frozen sample contained in a container includes moving a coring device into the sample and then withdrawing it to obtain a frozen sample core. The location from which the core is taken is selected to be at a radial position where the concentration of at least one substance of interest in the frozen sample core is representative of the overall concentration of that substance in the sample notwithstanding any concentration gradients that may exist in the frozen sample. Another method includes taking two different frozen sample cores from the same sample from radial positions selected such that the concentration of one or more substances of interest in the combined sample cores is representative of the overall concentration of said at least one substance in the sample notwithstanding any radial concentration gradients. A robotic system is programmed or hardwired to implement the methods. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335555 | AUTOMATED VITRIFICATION DEVICE - The present application relates to devices for the vitrification of biological samples, including embryos, oocytes and biological tissues. Suitably, the devices are automated devices which require little if any operator intervention or sample handling, thereby reducing contamination, improving success rates and increasing efficiency. Also provided are methods of vitrifying a biological sample, suitably using the disclosed devices. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335556 | MASS SPECTROMETRIC DETERMINATION OF MICROBIAL RESISTANCES - The invention relates to a mass spectrometric method for determining microbial resistances to antibiotics. The invention provides specific methods comprising cultivation in synthetic media, in which several amino acids, preferably only a single amino acid, are isotopically labeled by incorporating | 2014-11-13 |
20140335557 | APPARATUS FOR COUNTING VIABLE PARTICLES IN LIQUID IN REAL TIME, DIALYSIS FLUID MONITORING SYSTEM AND PURIFIED WATER MONITORING SYSTEM USING THE APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF COUNTING VIABLE PARTICLES IN LIQUID IN REAL TIME - A viable particle counting apparatus | 2014-11-13 |
20140335558 | Method for the Characterization of Microorganisms on Solid or Semi-Solid Media - The present invention relates to methods and systems for scanning, detecting, and monitoring microorganisms on solid or semi-solid media using intrinsic fluorescence (IF) measurements. The methods are further directed to detection, characterization and/or identification of microorganisms on a solid or semi-solid media using intrinsic fluorescence (IF) measurements that are characteristic of said microorganisms. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335559 | Method For The Detection Of Acid Production By Cariogenic Bacteria - The present invention relates to a method for the semi-quantitative determination of cariogenic bacteria in a sample of saliva and/or plaque, in which the microorganisms contained in a sample of plaque or saliva are brought into contact with a carbon source that is fermented to acid by the cariogenic bacteria. The microorganisms are then incubated under conditions which make possible selective acid formation by the cariogenic bacteria. The acid formation is then detected by determining the pH at least once within a period of 12 hours after adding the carbon source, wherein the cariogenic bacteria are determined semi-quantitatively in the sample by comparison of the pH with at least one reference value. In addition, the invention provides kits for carrying out such methods. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335560 | Automated Microdissection Instrument - Systems and methods for automated laser microdissection are disclosed including automatic slide detection, position detection of cutting and capture lasers, focus optimization for cutting and capture lasers, energy and duration optimization for cutting and capture lasers, inspection and second phase capture and/or ablation in a quality control station and tracking information for linking substrate carrier or output microdissected regions with input sample or slide. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335561 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PHOSPHOSERINE INCORPORATED PROTEINS BY USING SepRS MUTANTS AND EF-Tu MUTANTS - The present invention relates to a method of producing a phosphorylated protein using a SepRS (O-phosphoseryl-tRNA synthetase) mutant and an EF-Tu mutant, which have increased activity. More specifically, the invention relates to a method of producing a phosphorylated protein by incorporating phosphoserine into the specific position of a target protein or polypeptide using tRNA | 2014-11-13 |
20140335562 | Genetically Engineered Herbicide Resistant Algae - Algae transformed with one or more polynucleotides encoding proteins that confer herbicide resistance are provided. The algae can be grown in small or large scale cultures that include one or more herbicides for the production and isolation of various products. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335563 | STABILIZED HUMAN IGG2 AND IGG3 ANTIBODIES - It is intended to provide highly stable variants of human antibody IgG2 and IgG3 subclasses. The present invention provides an IgG heavy chain comprising the constant region of a human IgG2 heavy chain having at least a substitution of Y for F at the 300th position, L for V at the 309th position, or A for T at the 339th position designated by the EU index of Kabat et al. and an IgG heavy chain comprising the constant region of a human IgG3 heavy chain having at least a substitution of K for N at the 392nd position or V for M at the 397th position designated by the EU index of Kabat et al. The present invention also provides monoclonal antibodies comprising these heavy chains. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335564 | IL-17 BINDING PROTEINS - Proteins that bind IL-17 and/or IL-17F are described along with there use in composition and methods for treating, preventing, and diagnosing IL-17 related diseases and for detecting IL-17 in cells, tissues, samples, and compositions. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335565 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF POLYPEPTIDE - The present invention provides a method capable of producing a natural or recombinant protein in high yield. The present invention relates to a method of producing a polypeptide, comprising culturing a cell which strongly expresses cysteine sulfinic acid decarboxylase and has a transferred DNA encoding a desired polypeptide and thereby allowing the cell to produce the polypeptide. Hamster cysteine sulfinic acid decarboxylase, a DNA encoding the same, a recombinant vector and a transformed cell are also provided. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335566 | MOBILE VESSEL OR CARRIER FOR THE MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION AND PURIFICATION OF BIOLOGICS - Embodiments described herein relate to mobile biologics production systems that can be transported to a site where a production of biologics is required, and is operable to produce the biologics on-site on demand. A mobile biologics production system can include a mobile carrier configured to be trailered to a biologics production location. The mobile carrier defines an interior volume configured to provide an aseptic environment for manufacturing, production, and purification of biologics. A production sub-system disposed in the interior volume includes a single-use bioreactor configured to grow biologics which can include microbes, mammalian cell lines, insect cell lines, and plant cell lines. The bioreactor is controlled by a controller, and can have a working capacity of less than about 100 L. A purification sub-system disposed in the internal volume is fluidically coupled to the production sub-system and configured to produce a finished biologic product. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335567 | LACTONASE DERIVED FROM CANDIDA BOMBICOLA AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to an enzyme derived from | 2014-11-13 |
20140335568 | NUCLEIC ACID ASSEMBLY, VECTOR, CELL, METHODS AND KIT THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a nucleic acid assembly (NAA), comprising sensor domain and handle domain; an assembly interfaceable motif (AIM) sequence optionally along with intracellular targeting motif (ITM) sequence; and an AIM-NAA complex. It also relates to a vector comprising assembly interfaceable motif sequence optionally along with intracellular targeting motif sequence and a cell comprising the vector. Further, the instant disclosure also provides a method to obtain the nucleic acid assembly, method of intracellular targeting and kit thereof. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335569 | Method Of Amplifying Nucleic Acid Sequences - The invention is directed to methods of removing amplicons of non target and/or target nucleic acid sequences having one or more modified (e.g., methylated) nucleotides from a sample wherein the sample comprises the non target nucleic acid and a target nucleic acid sequence to be amplified. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335570 | Polypeptides Having Xylanase Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same - The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having xylanase activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335571 | LIGNIN-DEGRADING METHODS - Disclosed herein are methods that involve degrading materials that include lignin. In one aspect, the method generally includes contacting a lignin sample with a lignin depolymerase and contacting the lignin sample with an auxiliary compound. In another aspect, the method generally includes contacting an auxiliary compound with a sample that includes uncleaved lignin macromolecules and at least partially cleaved lignin components in intermolecular association with other lignin components and/or at least a portion of the uncleaved lignin macromolecules. In both aspects, the auxiliary compound dissociates at least partially cleaved lignin components from one another and/or the uncleaved lignin macromolecules. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335572 | Polypeptides Having Catalase Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same - Provided are isolated polypeptides having catalase activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. Also provided are nucleic acid constructs, vectors and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335573 | Fusion Proteins Comprising Type-II Cohesin Modules, Multi-Enzyme Complexes Comprising Same and Uses Thereof - Fusion proteins including a type-II cohesin module that are capable of integrating into native and designer cellulosomes. β-glucosidases modified to include a type-II cohesin module and polynucleotides encoding same. Multi-enzyme complexes including the fusion proteins, and methods for biomass degradation utilizing same. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335574 | Mutant Acetolactate Synthase and a Method for Producing Branched-Chain L-Amino Acids - A mutant bacterial acetolactate synthase (AHAS I) which is resistant to feedback inhibition by L-valine is described. Also described is a method for producing branched-chain L-amino acids using a bacterium from the Enterobacteriaceae family wherein the L-amino acid productivity of said bacterium is enhanced by the use of the acetolactate synthase (AHAS I) which is resistant to feedback inhibition by L-valine. This acetolactate synthase contains a mutant small subunit encoded by the mutant ilvN gene. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335575 | NOVEL AMIDASE - An object of the present invention is to provide a means for producing an optically active tropic acid that is a compound useful as a synthetic raw material or an intermediate for pharmaceutical products and the like. The present invention provides a novel polypeptide having activity to (R)-selectively hydrolyze a racemic tropic acid amide, DNA encoding the polypeptide, a vector containing the DNA, a transformant prepared by transformation with the vector, and a method for producing an optically active carboxylic acid amide and an optically active carboxylic acid using them. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335576 | METHODS FOR INCREASING MICROBIAL PRODUCTION OF ISOPRENE, ISOPRENOIDS, AND ISOPRENOID PRECURSOR MOLECULES USING GLUCOSE AND ACETATE CO-METABOLISM - Provided herein are methods for the increased production of intracellular acetyl-CoA, mevalonate, isoprenoid precursors, isoprene and/or isoprenoids by recombinant microorganisms via co-metabolism of substrates with varied oxidation levels. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335577 | Use of Enzymes Having Silicase Activity - The present invention relates to the use of polypeptides having silicase activity for the modification or synthesis of silica, silicones and other silicium (IV) compounds. The present invention also relates to the use of polypeptides having silicase activity for the modification of glass, sand, asbestos, computer chips, glass wool, fiber glass, optical fibers and silicones, for the removal of sand from oil-sands, for the removal of asbestos, and for sandblasting. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335578 | INTEGRATED BIODIESEL PROCESS - Methods of using crude glycerol to make fatty acids are provided, as well as integrated methods of converting glycerol waste from biodiesel production into more biodiesel. Bacteria and other microbes engineered to produce free fatty acids from glycerol are also provided. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335579 | DESATURASES AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS IN TRANSGENIC ORGANISMS - The present invention relates to polynucleotides from | 2014-11-13 |