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A Method for Modulating Hydrogen Sulfide Concentrations in the Human Intestine
Engineered bacteria (smart probiotics) have been developed to sense and modify harmful sulfur species and specifically hydrogen sulfide in the gut for the treatment of intestinal diseases such as IBD. https://nu.technologypublisher.com/files/sites/thumbnail_(2).jpeg Background Gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)...
Published: 9/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Justin Hayes, Benjamin Woolston
Keywords(s): Biotech, Gastrointestinal Disease, Medical/Health, Metabolic Engineering, Microbiology
Category(s): -Health, -Microbiology, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Biotechnology, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Therapeutics, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Bio-sensors, -Chemistry, -Biology
Depleting oxygen in the gut
This invention uses membrane vesicles from bacteria to deplete oxygen in the gut, preventing the growth of harmful bacteria and improving colon health, particularly in conditions like colitis. https://nu.technologypublisher.com/files/sites/thumbnail_(1).jpeg Background A healthy gut is anaerobic. This anaerobic state is maintained through a...
Published: 9/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Kim Lewis, Norman Pitt, Madeleine Morrissette
Keywords(s): Healthcare Innovation, Microbiology
Category(s): -Health, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Biotechnology, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Drug Discovery, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Therapeutics
Sealable Microvalve That Can Be Repeatedly Opened and Sealed
ink;color: #0000FF;text-decoration: underline; } INV-1243 Background The typical structure for a MEMS microvalve includes an orifice and a moveable plate that can be actuated to press against the orifice. When the plate does not press against the orifice, fluid can flow through the orifice and therefore through the valve. When the plate is pressed...
Published: 9/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Carol Livermore, Chenye Yang
Keywords(s): Chemistry, Diagnostics, Environment, Homeland Security, Sensor Technology
Category(s): -Chemistry, -Equipment, -Homeland Security, -Sensors tech, -Health, Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Lab tech/equipment
Wearable Light Sensors Based on Unique Features of a Natural Biochrome
Wearable Light Sensors Based on Unique Features of a Natural Biochrome A novel, low cost, wearable device for measurement of sun exposure Background Exposure to sunlight’s harsh radiation has proven to be detrimental to our health. Ultraviolet (UV)-rays, infrared (IR) and to a lesser degree, visible light, all contribute to skin damage. Thus,...
Published: 9/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Daniel Wilson, Leila Deravi
Keywords(s): Radiation detector, Sensor, Skin, Solar, Sterilization, Wearable
Category(s): -Chemistry, -Cosmetic, -Energy Technology, -Equipment, -Health, -Materials, -Sustainability / Renewable Tech, -Sensors, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Advanced materials/Nanomaterials, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Green Chemistry, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science, Chemistry
High Resolution Full-Body In-Bed Pose Estimation Platform using Multimodal Sensing
INV-21014 Background Although computer vision has been extremely successful in employing deep neural networks for many visual perception applications, its use is still hindered when it comes to practical medical applications. This shortcoming is due to the factors include lack sample data, the cost of data gathering and labeling, patient privacy and...
Published: 9/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Sarah Ostadabbas, Shuangjun Liu
Keywords(s): computer vision and deep learning, In-bed pose estimation, Sleeping behavior monitoring
Category(s): -Diagnostic Software, -Health, Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > 3. Computer Science > Software
Deep field penetration in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) via magnetic flux concentrator and strategic excitation coil placement
INV-14084 Background Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a method for noninvasive, non-contact stimulation of neurons in the brain by magnetic induction of electrical currents. The TMS devices currently available on the market provide superficial stimulation due to the rapid attenuation of the field. Deeper penetration can only be achieved...
Published: 9/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Vincent Harris, Francesca Scire Scappuzzo, Parisa Andalib
Keywords(s): Health, Healthcare Innovation, Medical Device
Category(s): -Health, -Method, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Medical Devices
Cationic Polymers as Co-Drugs for chemotherapeutic Agents
Normal;border-collapse: collapse; } INV-17100 Background There are numerous anticancer chemotherapies available in the market that show cytotoxic effects along with unwanted various side effects. Researchers are trying to induce desired clinical effects at lower concentrations without much success as lowering the drug concentration has led to...
Published: 9/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Debra Auguste, Daxing Liu
Keywords(s):  
Category(s): -Health, -Pharmaceutical Composition, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Therapeutics, Chemistry, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Drug Delivery
Nanopreparation for Co-Delivery of Drugs and siRNA
INV-13004 Background Overexpression of p‑glycoprotein (encoded by MDR1 gene) is often associated with multidrug-resistant cancer. This protein leads to drug resistance by the efflux of chemotherapeutic drugs from the cancerous cells. Small interfering RNA (siRNA), also known as post-transcriptional gene silencer, can suppress the expression of specific...
Published: 9/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Vladimir Torchilin, Swati Biswas
Keywords(s): Delivery, Drug Delivery, Healthcare Innovation, Medical, Nanomedicine, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Composition, Therapeutic
Category(s): -Nanotechnology, -Nanomedicine, -Pharmaceutical Composition, -Health, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Therapeutics, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Drug Delivery
Allosteric Modulators of CB1 Cannabinoid Receptors
style-name: Hyperlink;color: #0000FF;text-decoration: underline; } INV-1242 Background Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a major psychiatric eating disorder associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Its characteristic symptoms include the refusal to maintain minimally normal body weight, an intense fear of becoming fat, and a disturbed perception...
Published: 9/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Ganeshsingh Thakur, Pushkar Kulkarni
Keywords(s): Cancer, Chemistry, Drug Discovery & Development, Drugs, Therapeutic
Category(s): -Chemistry, -Pharmaceutical Composition, -Health, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Therapeutics, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Drug Discovery
Allosteric Probes for CB1 Cannabinoid Receptor
esponse. The enhancers of CB1 receptor activity have the potential to treat diseases such as depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, and pain. CB1 inhibitors can treat metabolic syndrome as well as drug and alcohol addiction. CB1 inhibitor drugs have been developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, weight loss, smoking cessation, and osteoporosis...
Published: 9/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Ganeshsingh Thakur, Pushkar Kulkarni, Abhijit Kulkarni, Ritesh Tichkule
Keywords(s): Chemistry, Drug Discovery & Development, Health, Pharmaceutical Composition
Category(s): -Pharmaceutical Composition, -Health, -Chemistry, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Therapeutics, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Drug Discovery
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