Berkeley Lab startup Second Genome was highlighted in a KQED Science story about gut bacteria. Second Genome is in Phase 1 clinical trials for a drug to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). For the complete story, go here. … [Read more...] about Second Genome and Good Gut Health
Calibrating Flow Mediated Dilation Measurements to Prevent and Identify Treatments for Cardiovascular Disease 2015-056
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Cardiovascular health care Cardiovascular disease treatment research and clinical trials ADVANTAGES: Relates more accurate cuff-based flow mediated dilation (cFMD) measurements with the ultrasound-based flow mediated dilation (uFMD) measurements used in most research studies Enables more accurate assessments of patients with … [Read more...] about Calibrating Flow Mediated Dilation Measurements to Prevent and Identify Treatments for Cardiovascular Disease 2015-056
NaI:TI-based Inorganic Scintillator with Superior Performance 2014-169
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Gamma-ray radiation detection Security Screening Medical imaging Geological exploration Nuclear physics ADVANTAGES: Higher light yield Improvement in energy resolution – approximately 2% Makes use of mature technology with only minor modifications ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researchers have developed a novel … [Read more...] about NaI:TI-based Inorganic Scintillator with Superior Performance 2014-169
The Economist Features Lab Battery Expert
Berkeley Lab's Vincent Battaglia described his research team's approach to improving the energy density of lithium-ion batteries in the latest edition of The Economist. Battaglia is one of a handful of battery experts interviewed regarding the future of energy storage technology. For the complete article, go here. For energy storage technologies developed at Berkeley Lab, go … [Read more...] about The Economist Features Lab Battery Expert
Lab Tech Transfer Successes Highlighted at May CRENEL Meeting
The Lab’s Chief Technology Transfer Officer Dr. Elsie Quaite-Randall participated on a panel with tech transfer coordinators from LLNL, SLAC, and Sandia at the Commission to Review the Effectiveness of the National Energy Laboratories (CRENEL) meeting held May 22 at SLAC. As part of an industry partner panel, Dr. Charlie Hotz, Nanosys, Inc. VP of Research and Development, … [Read more...] about Lab Tech Transfer Successes Highlighted at May CRENEL Meeting