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A Co-Culture Method for Biofuel and Biochemical Production from Untreated Syngas

INV-21103 Background Syngas, a clean and renewable energy, is expected to widely replace traditional forms of energy. Also, there is a rising demand for green chemicals with a wide variety of applications, produced from syngas and derivatives. Gas fermentation using acetogenic bacteria has emerged as a promising method to synthesis gas. Acetogenic...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Benjamin Woolston, Anthony Stohr

Keywords(s): Biomolecules, Energy, Energy Technology, Syngas

Category(s): Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Biotechnology, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Energy, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Green Chemistry

A Rapid On-Site Detection Method for Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB), a Popular Psychoactive Drug.

INV-20053 Background Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is used for recreational purposes as a club drug and often leads to drug-facilitated sexual assault. GHB can cause severe cognitive dysfunction and even death when overdosed. The risks associated with a lack of quick on-site diagnostic solutions as intoxicated individuals are often left unaided...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Yunrong Chai, Yuxuan Qin

Keywords(s): Biomolecules, Detection, Health, Healthcare Innovation, In Vitro Diagnostics

Category(s): Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Biotechnology, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Lab tech/equipment, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Medical Devices

New Method for Discovery of Bioactive Molecules

INV-20024 Background Microbes are a foundation of the discovery of bioactive molecules because they produce an enormous variety of secondary metabolites, some with desirable activities ranging from antibiotics to anti-inflammatory to anticancer to industrial enzymes. The advent of next-generation sequencing technologies uncovered that microbial genomes...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Slava Epstein

Keywords(s): Antimicrobial, Biomolecules, Cancer, Drugs, Microbiology

Category(s): -Method, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Drug Discovery, Antimicrobial, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Gene sequencing

A probiotic product for detoxification of the recreational drug gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB)

INV-20018 Background GHB is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter and a psychoactive drug. It is a precursor to γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glutamate in certain brain areas. GHB has been used for recreational purposes as a club drug and, in some instances, leads to drug-facilitated sexual assault. When over-dosed, GHB can cause severe...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Yunrong Chai, Yuxuan Qin

Keywords(s): Biomolecules, Drugs, Medical/Health

Category(s): -Analytical Chemistry, -Health

Versatile Strategy for Covalent Grafting of Biomolecules to Cryogels

INV-20010 Background Biomaterial‑based scaffolds are being used as 3D culture systems in vitro and as molecular and cellular delivery vehicles in vivo. To support cellular survival, activation, and differentiation, cells need to be provided with biomolecular cues that trigger specific signaling pathways. To facilitate survival and expansion of...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Sidi Bencherif, JORIEKE WEIDEN, CARL FIGDOR, Martijn Verdoes

Keywords(s): 3D cell culture system, biomaterial-based scaffold, Biomolecules, Co-monomer, Covalent attachment, Cryogels, Versatile platform

Category(s): Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Bioengineering/Tissue Engineering