APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Nuclear energy or nuclear fuel reprocessing plants Pharmaceutical isotope production Pharmaceutical companies using lanthanide or actinide drugs Chemical industry ADVANTAGES: Greater separation efficacy Robust chelators Highly versatile method Simplified process ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researchers Rebecca Abergel … [Read more...] about HOPO Ligands to Separate and Purify Metal Ions including Lanthanides and Actinides 2017-106
Biotechnology and Medicine
Selective Complexation and Separation of Tetravalent Metal Ions from Other Ions 2017-107
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Nuclear energy or nuclear fuel reprocessing plants Pharmaceutical isotope production Pharmaceutical companies using lanthanide or actinide drugs Chemical industry ADVANTAGES: Highly selective Improved performance and reliability Versatile process Fewer steps ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researchers Rebecca Abergel and … [Read more...] about Selective Complexation and Separation of Tetravalent Metal Ions from Other Ions 2017-107
Thermostable RNA-Guided Endonucleases (GEOCAS9) 2017-117
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Genome editing Genetic engineering Gene therapy Research tools (e.g., high-throughput screening of gene functions in cell lines and in vivo) Creation of transgenic animal models ADVANTAGES: Functions under different conditions than current CRISPR-Cas9 proteins (e.g, thermostable and enzymatically active in a wide temperature … [Read more...] about Thermostable RNA-Guided Endonucleases (GEOCAS9) 2017-117
Enhancing Nitrogen Fertilizer Efficiency 2016-155
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Agriculture ADVANTAGES: Reduced nitrogen loss to the atmosphere during fertilization More sustainable and economically profitable agricultural practices Improved agricultural efficiency ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab’s Hans Carlson and Adam Deutschbauer have developed a technology to facilitate microbial nitrate reduction in nitrogen … [Read more...] about Enhancing Nitrogen Fertilizer Efficiency 2016-155
Influences on Gut Microbiome 2017-039
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Probiotic supplement development Enhance behavior and immune function by modulating microbiome composition ADVANTAGES: Provides a link between host microbiome composition and memory Establishes a connection between host genetics and gut microbiome ABSTRACT: By cross referencing mouse behavior, immune function, gut microbial … [Read more...] about Influences on Gut Microbiome 2017-039
