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Sono-optogenetics: A non-invasive optogenetic platform
Problem Optogenetics is the light-dependent control of genetically modified neurons. Neuronal cells that express microbial opsins can transport ions in a light-gated process. Optogenetics has been used to treat disorders including vision loss in humans. Animal studies indicate that optogenetic therapies have applications in neurological disorders including...
Published: 2/2/2024   |   Inventor(s): Huiliang Wang, Wenliang Wang, Kai Wing Tang, Guosong Hong, Xiang Wu
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Category(s): Life sciences > Therapeutics
Superstrong and Reversible Hydrogel Adhesives
Ultrastrong hydrogel adhesives that can carry greater than 50kgs of weight and yet can be rendered reversible. Problem: The current limit for the strength of reversible and reworkdable dry adhesives is in the range of 10-100 N/m2. This range is not enough to carry large weights greater than 50kgs. Solution: The current invention reports ultrastrong...
Published: 10/16/2023   |   Inventor(s): Shu Yang, Hyesung Cho, Gaoxiang Wu, Jason Christopher Jolly, Anand Jagota, Zhenping He
Keywords(s): Hydrogels, Platform Technology
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemical Processes and Synthesis, Technology Classifications > Materials
High-Temperature Low-Cost Heater Lamp
Background High-temperature heaters have many applications, including the high-temperature processing of materials. As fossil fuel burners, such as natural gas burners, are replaced with renewable alternatives, the number of applications will increase. Conventional high temperature electrical heaters have been based on silicon carbide or molybdenum...
Published: 2/23/2023   |   Inventor(s): Ivan Ermanoski, Xiang Gao, Ryan Milcarek
Keywords(s): CO2 to Fuels, Energy, Energy storage, High Temperature, High Temperature Materials
Category(s): Physical Science, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Energy & Power
The Combination of Curcumin and Vitamin B6 in the prevention of colorectal tumorigenesis and inflammation related to excess adiposity
SUMMARYTufts University investigator, Joel Mason and his team, has discovered a novel drug with Curcumin and Vitamin B6 that effectively alters pro-oncogenic inflammatory pathways trigged by obesity. This regimen has demonstrated the ability to significantly reduce tumor multiplicity and tumor burden in obese mice. PROBLEM Colorectal cancer (CRC) is...
Published: 9/30/2020   |   Inventor(s): Joel Mason, Xian Wu
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Category(s): Therapeutic