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
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At-Home Test Kit and Lab Analysis for DNA Damage Assessment 2014-044
An at-home blood collection kit that immediately fixes blood cells’ biological activity enabling non-toxic sample shipment or storage without changes in specific DNA markers. Samples are treated and assessed in an automated, high-throughput, reproducible process yielding results that take each patient’s age, health status and exposure history into account. APPLICATIONS DNA … [Read more...] about At-Home Test Kit and Lab Analysis for DNA Damage Assessment 2014-044
Classification of Tumor Composition and Delineation of Cellular Regions via Dictionary and Sparse Coding IB- 2013-173
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Digital histopathology Precision medicine in oncology Oncology drug development and R&D ADVANTAGES: Impervious to biological and technical batch variation Quantifies tumor composition via cell-by-cell profiling Measures cellular processes such as mitosis Extensible to a variety of other tumor types ABSTRACT: Berkeley … [Read more...] about Classification of Tumor Composition and Delineation of Cellular Regions via Dictionary and Sparse Coding IB- 2013-173
Remineralization and Repair of Calcified Tissues using Biomimetic Polymer 2013-056
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Preventive dentistry, e.g., toothpaste additive Regenerative, implant and cosmetic dentistry Periodontics and oral surgery Orthopedics Industrial processes requiring crystallization or amorphous precipitation ADVANTAGES: Minimally invasive route to restoring tooth structure Reduces dental health costs Biomimetic … [Read more...] about Remineralization and Repair of Calcified Tissues using Biomimetic Polymer 2013-056
Boron Nitride Converted Carbon Fibers IB- 2013-032
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Carbon fibers used in high temperature environments or harsh chemical (e.g. oxidative) environments, e.g., aerospace or nuclear industries Non-black color carbon fiber ADVANTAGES: Increased oxidation resistance, from 600°C for raw carbon fibers to almost 1000°C for boron nitride converted fibers Potential for reduced cost No … [Read more...] about Boron Nitride Converted Carbon Fibers IB- 2013-032