Second Genome, a startup based on Berkeley Lab technology, has partnered with German drug discovery company Evotec to develop treatments for microbiome-mediated illnesses. The companies will screen targets identified by Second Genome's microbiome discovery platform and Evotec's drug discovery platform and chemical libraries to yield drug molecules for clinial development. Their … [Read more...] about Second Genome, Evotec Partner to Seek IBD Treatments
High Energy Gamma-Ray Imaging and Proton Therapy Dose Verification 2013-076
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Cancer treatment – proton therapy dose verification Monitoring for homeland security and nuclear nonproliferation Other applications that require imaging of high energy gamma ray sources ADVANTAGES: Real time monitoring A combination of high imaging sensitivity and resolution More complete and accurate presentation of the … [Read more...] about High Energy Gamma-Ray Imaging and Proton Therapy Dose Verification 2013-076
Startup Lygos in Pilot-Scale Production
Lygos, a startup founded on Berkeley Lab biotechnology, has achieved pilot scale production of malonic acid, a high-value specialty chemical used in pharmaceuticals, flavors, and fragrances. The Lygos approach could replace the petroleum production process now used for malonic acid with a lower cost technology that uses less energy. For the complete story, go here. … [Read more...] about Startup Lygos in Pilot-Scale Production
Electrically Integrated Graphene on Silicon Nitride Liquid Flow Cells for High Resolution TEM 2014-129
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: TEM for the study of electrochemical processes to advance Catalysis Battery and fuel cell technologies Targeted drug delivery Nanotechnology ADVANTAGES: Atomic resolution and contrast Diminished alteration of samples Simple and easy to use; little to no assembly by final user Reusable ABSTRACT: A Berkeley Lab … [Read more...] about Electrically Integrated Graphene on Silicon Nitride Liquid Flow Cells for High Resolution TEM 2014-129
Lab-Corps Applications Due March 9
DOE Lab-Corps, based on NSF’s I-Corps™ model, gives researchers tools and training to help transition energy-related technologies into products that benefit society and the national economy. Berkeley Lab will send two teams to the 2015 DOE Lab-Corps Pilot Program. Each team will consist of a Principal Investigator (PI), who must be a current Berkeley Lab employee, an … [Read more...] about Lab-Corps Applications Due March 9