Based on a signature of 21 CEN/KT genes demonstrated to be linked to the progression of many different types of cancers, this technology has the potential to identify early stage patients at high risk for disease progression, predict survival prognosis and the risk of metastatic relapse for patients being treated for multiple cancers at various pathological stages, and predict … [Read more...] about Centromere/Kinetochore Protein Genes for Cancer Prognosis, Diagnosis, and Treatment 2013-163
Diagnostics
Biomarkers for Detection of Thirdhand Smoke Exposure 2014-060
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Early detection, risk assessment and monitoring in-house exposure to thirdhand smoke (THS) ADVANTAGES: Biomarker is unique to THS ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab have shed light on the cellular mechanisms linking exposure to thirdhand smoke (THS) with oxidative stress, DNA damage and cancer risk. They have also identified a … [Read more...] about Biomarkers for Detection of Thirdhand Smoke Exposure 2014-060
Nanostructure Initiator Mass Spectrometry (NIMS) Flux Imaging JIB-3066
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Medical diagnostics and therapeutic classification Biotechnology research and development Developmental biology ADVANTAGES: Enables metabolic flux imaging, not possible by other techniques Overcomes quantification challenges in mass spectrometry imaging ABSTRACT: Using time dependent isotopic labeling and mass spectrometry … [Read more...] about Nanostructure Initiator Mass Spectrometry (NIMS) Flux Imaging JIB-3066
Multinozzle Emitter Array (MEA) for On-chip Mass Spectrometry IB-2977
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: In vitro diagnostics Biopharmaceutical R&D Systems biology laboratory research Single-cell “omics” Lab-on-a-chip analyses Food safety testing Environmental monitoring ADVANTAGES: Robust and scalable silicon fabrication technologies High-throughput multiplexing, i.e., processing multiple analytes sequentially … [Read more...] about Multinozzle Emitter Array (MEA) for On-chip Mass Spectrometry IB-2977
NIMS Skin Touch Chemical Imaging IB-2958
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Security / Identification Criminal investigation Biometric identification Medical history Medical diagnosis Testing product efficiency Cosmetics development ADVANTAGES: Enhanced detection of skin-surface chemicals, microbes Non-invasive test for endogenous metabolites Deeper understanding of an individual’s past … [Read more...] about NIMS Skin Touch Chemical Imaging IB-2958