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Protein that protects probiotics from desiccation, leading to improved gut colonization

Summary Probiotic supplements undergo significant water loss before consumption, killing many of their bacteria and rendering them less effective. Vanderbilt researchers have discovered a protein that protects against damage caused by desiccation and shown that this molecular shield can be added to probiotics to help them survive and colonize the gut....

Published: 12/19/2022 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Gastrointestinal

Category(s): Therapeutics

Human Rotavirus Strains and Vaccines for Neonatal Childhood Protection

This invention relates to rotavirus vaccine compositions and methods of vaccination. Rotaviral infection is the most commonly occurring gastrointestinal illness of children world, affecting both developed and developing economies. Additionally, rotavirus infections can affect livestock (especially calves and piglets), and resulting mortality/morbidity...

Published: 10/28/2024 | Inventor(s): Roger Glass, Yuhuan Wang, Jon Gentsch, Baoming Jiang

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Category(s): Collaboration Sought > Licensing, Application > Research Materials, ResearchProducts > Research Equipment, Application > Vaccines, Application > Therapeutics, Application > Consumer Products, TherapeuticArea > Infectious Disease

Inexpensive Disposable Hydro-Jet Capsule Robot for Gastric Cancer Screening in Low-Income Countries

Summary Gastric cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. While screening programs have had a tremendous impact on reducing mortality, the majority of cases occur in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). Typically, screening for gastric and esophageal cancer is performed using a flexible endoscope; however, endoscopy resources...

Published: 5/25/2016 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Gastrointestinal

Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Imaging, Robotics

Real-time Detection of Position and Orientation of Wireless Endoscopy Capsule using Magnetic coupling

SummaryVanderbilt researchers have developed a new system to detect the position, orientation, and pressure exerted on surrounding tissues of a wireless capsule endoscopy device. Magnetic coupling is one of the few physical phenomena capable of transmitting actuation forces across a physical barrier. Magnetic manipulation has the potential to make...

Published: 6/8/2017 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Gastrointestinal

Category(s): Medical Imaging, Medical Devices

Flexible Instrument with Pre-curved Elements for Surgical Tools

SummaryVanderbilt researchers have developed a novel system for allowing surgical instruments to navigate around tighter corners and access difficult-to-reach areas in the body. This system uses pre-curved elastic elements added on to the existing instrument. Current surgical instruments are manufactured in a straight-line configuration, which means...

Published: 7/9/2024 | Inventor(s): Andria Remirez, Daniel Rucker, Robert Webster

Keywords(s): Gastrointestinal

Category(s): Medical Devices, General Engineering, Robotics

Local Magnetic Actuation for Obese And Pediatric Patients

SummaryResearchers in Vanderbilt University’s STORM Lab have developed a novel actuation system that uses magnetic coupling to transmit mechanical power across a physical barrier. This technology is particularly suited for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures for manipulating surgical instruments across tissue barriers.Challenges in Minimally...

Published: 2/26/2016 | Inventor(s): Pietro Valdastri, Alan Herline, Christian Di Natali

Keywords(s): Gastrointestinal

Category(s): Robotics

Clinical Trial Capability

Researchers who perform both clinical work and research in their specific fields of expertise are highly sort after by industry to study the latest therapies. They provide customers with credible, reliable and unbiased results which are highly regarded by regulators.The University of Adelaide's areas of expertise include:- Pain and Anaesthesia- Cardiology-...

Published: 9/7/2017 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Addiction / Drug Dependency, Analytical Services, Anti-infectives, Assays, AutoImmune, Biology, Biomaterials, Biopharmaceuticals, Biosensing, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, CNS, Contraception, Diabetes, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal, Gene/Cell Therapy, Genetic Disorders, Haematology, Hormone Therapy, Immunology, Infectious Disease, Inflammation, Medical Device, Mental Health, Metabolic Disease, Musculoskelatal, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmic, Osteo / Bone, Pathology, Pharmacogenetics, Pulmonary, Regenerative Medicine, Renal, Reproductive, Respiritory, Skin/Dermatological, Systems Biology, Urological, Vaccines

Category(s): Medical, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Dental, Devices, Diagnostic, Drug Delivery, Drug Discovery, Drug Screening, Gene Therapy, Genomics/Genetics, Nanotechnology, Therapeutic

Mouse Model of Chronic Viral Hepatitis

Applications:The invention generates a novel mouse model of acute and chronic T cell mediated hepatitis, which shares some important features with viral hepatitis in man. The mouse model is valuable in identifying drug targets for viral hepatitis.Advantages:The mouse model is driven directly by CD8+ T cell and results from the recognition of an antigen...

Published: 5/7/2024 | Inventor(s): Ian Nicholas Crispe, Robert Pierce

Keywords(s): Gastrointestinal, Hepatic, Mouse, Research Tool, Viral disease

Category(s): Research Tools