APPLICATIONS: NIMS platform for analysis of biological molecules ADVANTAGES: More consistent, controlled NIMS chip production Does not require hydrofluoric acid Characteristics of the black silicon can be modified to alter NIMS sensitivity ABSTRACT: Trent Northen and other Berkeley Lab researchers have demonstrated a new technology for preparing black … [Read more...] about Safe Preparation of Black Silicon Substrate for Nanostructure Initiator Mass Spectrometry (NIMS) 2015-122
Human Health/Precision Medicine
A Long Non-Coding RNA Expressed in Aggressive Cancer 2014-109
ABSTRACT Berkeley Lab researchers have developed technologies to evaluate levels of the long, non-coding RNA to assess the aggressiveness of a cancer and to modulate levels of the long non-coding RNA. This invention addresses the need to identify patients with potentially metastatic tumors versus non-metastatic tumors. For more details, see Published PCT patent … [Read more...] about A Long Non-Coding RNA Expressed in Aggressive Cancer 2014-109
Selective Modification of Proteins 2015-038
APPLICATIONS: Pharmaceutical therapeutics Biochemical sensors Building blocks for bio-based materials ADVANTAGES: Provides well defined method of modification Site specific Allows for control of the degree of modification ABSTRACT: Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and the University of California, Berkeley have developed a technology … [Read more...] about Selective Modification of Proteins 2015-038
Basal Media for Culturing Epithelial Cells 2015-009
APPLICATIONS: Growing primary human epithelial cells for Pharmaceutical development Toxicology Biotechnology research ADVANTAGES: Regular and consistent formulation Superior growth for 1/12 of the price Up to 60 population doublings Can sustain long term cultures ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab have developed a low cost technology for growing … [Read more...] about Basal Media for Culturing Epithelial Cells 2015-009
Infant Warmer for Use in Areas Where Electricity is Unavailable or Unreliable 2015-177
APPLICATIONS: In-home use Rural clinics ADVANTAGES: Operates where electricity is not available or reliable Requires only a kettle of water heated by fire or gas stove Maintains near-constant temperature for several hours Includes built-in temperature indicator and pictorial-based instructions ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab and the … [Read more...] about Infant Warmer for Use in Areas Where Electricity is Unavailable or Unreliable 2015-177