UPDATE: As of Oct. 1, 2015, Lux reports are no longer available. Berkeley Lab researchers can access Lux market research reports for use in grant applications, presentations, and commercialization plans through the Innovation and Partnerships Office's subscription. Lux Research is an independent market research firm providing analysis and competitive intelligence on global … [Read more...] about Market Research Reports Now Available Through IPO
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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
AIRLAB-MS for Analysis of Complex Biological Systems Under Native Conditions 2014-084
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biofuel development Research – pharmaceutical, medical, agricultural ADVANTAGES: Samples biological systems under native conditions with no preparation Integrates laser ablation sampling and mass spectrometry with IR microscopy High transfer efficiency of ~50% Spatially resolved chemical composition ABSTRACT: Berkeley … [Read more...] about AIRLAB-MS for Analysis of Complex Biological Systems Under Native Conditions 2014-084
New Startup Afingen Offers Pathway to Enhanced Plants
11.03.14 Berkeley Lab scientists Henrik Scheller and Dominique Loqué have launched a startup, Afingen, based on their technology to genetically enhance plants for a wide range of needs such as stronger construction lumber, drought-tolerant plants and more digestible forage crops, among many other applications. Given the immense possibilities for the technology, Afingen elected … [Read more...] about New Startup Afingen Offers Pathway to Enhanced Plants
Berkeley Lab Selected for Lab-Corps
10.31.14 Berkeley Lab will field entrepreneurial teams to identify paths to commercialization for energy-related technologies as part of the Department of Energy's new Lab-Corps program. Lab-Corps, based on the National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) model, seeks to facilitate transition of researchers' discoveries into technologies that benefit society and … [Read more...] about Berkeley Lab Selected for Lab-Corps