A device, system, and method of controlling pests are disclosed. A pest control device includes a sensor having a sensor cell and a controller. A surface of the sensor cell is coated with an agent that reacts with a targeted biochemical analyte secreted by pests. The controller is coupled to the sensor and is configured to receive sensor data from the sensor cell indicative of a rate of change in sensor mass detected on the surface of the sensor cell, determine whether the rate of change in the sensor mass based on the received sensor data exceeds a predefined threshold rate, and transmit a pest detection alert notification to a server in response to a determination that the rate of change exceeds the predetermined threshold rate.

The present disclosure relates to prodrugs, double prodrugs, derivatives and analogues of 3-(methylamino)-2-((methylamino)methyl)propane-1-thiol. Their use as radio- and chemo-protectors is also described.

Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for the inhibition of ENPP1. Aspects of the subject methods include contacting a sample with a ENPP1 inhibitor to inhibit cGAMP hydrolysis activity of ENPP1. In some cases, the ENPP1 inhibitor is cell impermeable. Also provided are compositions and methods for treating cancer. Aspects of the methods include administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a ENPP1 inhibitor to treat the subject for cancer. In certain cases, the cancer is a solid tumor cancer. Also provided are methods of administering radiation therapy to a subject either before or after administering an ENPP1 inhibitor. The radiation therapy can be administered at a dosage and/or frequency effective to reduce radiation damage to the subject. In certain cases, the method is performed in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent, or a checkpoint inhibitor, or both.

The present invention relates to an improved synthesis of malathion. The presence of an acid facilitates the reaction between O,O-dimethyldithiophosphoric acid (O,O-DMDTPA) and maleate and leads to excellent product yield in shorter reaction time with fewer impurities.

A device, system, and method of controlling pests are disclosed. A pest control device includes a sensor having a sensor cell and a controller. A surface of the sensor cell is coated with an agent that reacts with a targeted biochemical analyte secreted by pests. The controller is coupled to the sensor and is configured to receive sensor data from the sensor cell indicative of a rate of change in sensor mass detected on the surface of the sensor cell, determine whether the rate of change in the sensor mass based on the received sensor data exceeds a predefined threshold rate, and transmit a pest detection alert notification to a server in response to a determination that the rate of change exceeds the predetermined threshold rate.

The invention relates to phosphorous-containing compounds useful as antiwear additive components, lubricant additive compositions and lubricant compositions each comprising such compounds, methods for making and using the same, including methods of lubricating machines and machine parts and methods of extending the useful life of elastomeric seal components of such machines.

The present invention relates to an improved synthesis of malathion. The presence of an acid facilitates the reaction between O,O-dimethyldithiophosphoric acid (O,O-DMDTPA) and maleate and leads to excellent product yield in shorter reaction time with fewer impurities.

This document relates to functionalized (e.g., mono- or bi-functional) polymers (e.g., polyethylene glycol and related polymers) as well as methods and materials for making and using such functionalized polymers.

Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for the inhibition of ENPP1. Aspects of the subject methods include contacting a sample with a ENPP1 inhibitor to inhibit cGAMP hydrolysis activity of ENPP1. In some cases, the ENPP1 inhibitor is cell impermeable. Also provided are compositions and methods for treating cancer. Aspects of the methods include administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a ENPP1 inhibitor to treat the subject for cancer. In certain cases, the cancer is a solid tumor cancer. Also provided are methods of administering radiation therapy to a subject either before or after administering an ENPP1 inhibitor. The radiation therapy can be administered at a dosage and/or frequency effective to reduce radiation damage to the subject. In certain cases, the method is performed in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent, or a checkpoint inhibitor, or both.

Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for the inhibition of ENPP1. Aspects of the subject methods include contacting a sample with a ENPP1 inhibitor to inhibit cGAMP hydrolysis activity of ENPP1. In some cases, the ENPP1 inhibitor is cell impermeable. Also provided are compositions and methods for treating cancer. Aspects of the methods include administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a ENPP1 inhibitor to treat the subject for cancer. In certain cases, the cancer is a solid tumor cancer. Also provided are methods of administering radiation therapy to a subject either before or after administering an ENPP1 inhibitor. The radiation therapy can be administered at a dosage and/or frequency effective to reduce radiation damage to the subject. In certain cases, the method is performed in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent, or a checkpoint inhibitor, or both.