Abstract:
A system for generating a mask for object instances in an image is provided. The system includes a first module comprising a trained neural network and configured to input the image to the neural network, wherein the neural network is configured to generate: pixel offset vectors for the pixels of the object instance configured to point towards a unique center of an object instance, the pixel offset vectors thereby forming a cluster with a cluster distribution, and for each object instance an estimate of said cluster distribution defining a margin for determining which pixels belong to the object instance. A method for training a neural network map to be used for generating a mask for object instances in an image is also provided.
Abstract:
A micro-fluidic device is described. The micro-fluidic device includes a semiconductor substrate; at least one micro-reactor in the semiconductor substrate; one or more micro-fluidic channels in the semiconductor substrate, connected to the at least one micro-reactor; a cover layer bonded to the semiconductor substrate for sealing the one or more micro-fluidic channels; and at least one through-substrate trench surrounding the at least one micro-reactor and the one or more micro-fluidic channels.
Abstract:
Described are single domain antibodies with a specificity for BACE1. More specifically, described are single variable-domain antibodies derived from camelids that bind to BACE1 and are capable of inhibiting the activity of BACE1. The antibodies can be used for research and medical applications. Specific applications include the use of BACE1-specific antibodies for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Abstract:
The present application relates to the field of cancer, particular to hypoxic tumors. It was found that hypoxia is an important driver for hypermethylation of (promoters of) tumor suppressor genes. As this hypermethylation is a stable signature that is also present in circulating tumor DNA in peripheral blood, detecting this methylation pattern is a surrogate marker for tumor hypoxia. This can be used to adapt therapy as well.
Abstract:
The invention relates to HDAC inhibitors for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy in a subject in need thereof. Also provided herein are methods for treating peripheral neuropathy in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an HDAC inhibitor.
Abstract:
The disclosure provides an extracellular target for Alzheimer's disease selected from the tetraspanin web family. The disclosure also provides diagnostic methods for the use as a target for detection of Alzheimer's disease in a subject. In addition, screening methods are provided for selecting compounds that bind or down-regulate the expression of the target.
Abstract:
A nonvolatile memory device is disclosed comprising a metal-to-insulator transition material thermally coupled to a Peltier element. During programming, a selected current is flowing through the Peltier element, the level thereof determining whether the temperature of the Peltier element and hence of the thermally coupled metal-to-insulator transition material decreases or increases. In response to this temperature change, the metal-to-insulator transition material will change from one electrical conduction phase to another. The memory device is read by applying current through the metal-to-insulator transition material, the current level being selected to maintain the phase of the metal-to-insulator transition material.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to non-naturally occurring anti-bacterial peptides. More specifically the peptides can be used to treat multi-drug resistant bacterial infections. In addition, the present invention provides methods for producing anti-bacterial peptides.
Abstract:
The present application relates to the field of inflammatory diseases, particularly to inflammatory diseases characterized by an M1 macrophage response, even more particularly to sepsis and to Trypanosoma infection. The invention provides substances modulating miR210 expression and/or activity, in particular RNA molecules inhibiting miR210 expression and/or activity and medical uses of these miR210 inhibitors. Methods are disclosed to screen for medicaments for treating sepsis.
Abstract:
The present application relates to the field of inflammatory diseases, particularly to inflammatory diseases characterized by an M1 macrophage response, even more particularly to sepsis and to Trypanosoma infection. The invention provides substances modulating miR210 expression and/or activity, in particular RNA molecules inhibiting miR210 expression and/or activity and medical uses of these miR210 inhibitors. Methods are disclosed to screen for medicaments for treating sepsis.