Stowers Institute for Medical Research

Congrong (Ron) Yu

Limei Ma

Dar Wilbur Dahlen

Rishabh Raj

Joel Schwartz

Arcady Mushegian

Malcolm Cook

This disclosure relates to the use of 'pseudo-images' to perform image recognition, e.g., to perform facial image recognition. In an embodiment, the pseudo-image is obtained by starting with a real world image and, after optional preprocessing, subjecting the image to a non-linear transformation that converts the image into a pseudo-image. While real world objects (or, more generally, real world patterns) may be perceivable in the starting image, they cannot be perceived in the pseudo-image. Image recognition takes place by comparing the pseudo-image with a library of known pseudo-images, i.e., image recognition takes place in pseudo-image space without a return to real world space. In this way, robust image recognition is achieved even for imperfect real world images, such as, real world images that have been degraded by noise, poor illumination, uneven lighting, and/or occlusion, e.g., the presence of glasses, scarves, or the like in the case of facial images.

Facial image recognition using pseudo-images

The present invention relates to compositions and methods useful for detecting and/or measuring, e.g., intracellular signaling in vivo. More particularly, compositions and methods are provided, which include transgenic animals, that are useful in mapping and examining, e.g., calcium fluctuations in vivo between and within populations of cells in real time. Methods for screening for candidate compounds that effect, e.g., intracellular calcium signaling are also provided.

Fluorescent mouse model

The present invention provides compositions, combinations, methods, sequences and kits for use of novel fluorescent proteins derived from the genus. Specifically, polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences encoding fluorescent proteins isolated from, including harmonized sequences, which permit enhanced expression of the encoded polypeptides in mammalian cells in vivo are provided.

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Leawood, KS, United States of America

Congrong (Ron) Yu