APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biomechanics Cancer research Polymer chemistry Optomechanical devices Failure analysis ADVANTAGES: Nanonewton sensitivity Nanoscale spatial resolution Fluorescent signal ABSTRACT: A team of Berkeley Lab scientists led by Paul Alivisatos and Charina Choi has developed a nanoscale stress sensor made of spider-like, … [Read more...] about Luminescent Nanocrystal Stress Gauge JIB-2727
Sensors and Detectors
Human Blood Molecular Biodosimeter Panel for Distinguishing Radiation Exposure from Inflammation Stress IB-3304
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radiation oncology Medical triage Rapid response in cases of population exposure to ionizing radiation ADVANTAGES: Can be used in a small, handheld device Faster results Higher precision ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researchers Andrew Wyrobek and Antoine Snijders have identified a panel of gene and protein biomarkers that will help … [Read more...] about Human Blood Molecular Biodosimeter Panel for Distinguishing Radiation Exposure from Inflammation Stress IB-3304
MEA Chips for Integrated Microscopic Imaging and Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry IB-3303
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: In-vitro diagnostics Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), chromatography, microscopy, single cell omics, microfluidics Biopharmaceutical R & D Lab-on-a-chip analysis Environmental monitoring ADVANTAGES: Integrated on-chip imaging and liquid chromatography functions Robust and scalable silicon … [Read more...] about MEA Chips for Integrated Microscopic Imaging and Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry IB-3303
Genetic Barcodes for Cancer Prediction and Prognosis IB-2897
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Cancer diagnostics and therapy ADVANTAGES: Fast, accurate, and affordable Improves tumor staging and patient stratification for most cancers ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researcher Heinz-Ulrich Weier has developed Genetic Barcodes, a fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH)-based assay offering affordable diagnostics for the early … [Read more...] about Genetic Barcodes for Cancer Prediction and Prognosis IB-2897
Assessing Endothelial Function with a Standard Blood Pressure Cuff IB-2772
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Early identification of cardiovascular disease Endothelial function assessment ADVANTAGES: Easy to operate; no need for trained technician Facilitates regular patient testing and feedback More sensitive than conventional flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD) measurement Inexpensive to manufacture Fully automated test … [Read more...] about Assessing Endothelial Function with a Standard Blood Pressure Cuff IB-2772