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Wireless tissue dielectric spectroscopy with resonant sensors
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Iowa State University researchers have developed a sensor that allows for contact free monitoring of the stage of wound healing and wound moisture levels. This technology allows for the constant monitoring of wounds during the healing process so that redressing and moisturizing can be done as required for the best patient outcome.
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Published: 8/15/2022
Category(s): Healthcare, Veterinary Medicine, Medical Devices, Sensors & Controls
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Short-Chain Fatty-Acids to Mitigate Antimicrobial Resistance in the Gut
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This technology is a method to prevent horizontal gene transfer in bacteria that results in antibiotic resistant and multidrug resistant bacteria in humans and livestock though the use of short chain fatty acids
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Antibiotic resistant (AR) and multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria are growing threats to both animal and human...
Published: 7/22/2022
Category(s): Life Sciences, Healthcare, Veterinary Medicine
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Resonant sweat analysis sensor with wireless reader
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The innovative use of resonant sensors coupled with microfluidic channels enables the ability to measure sweat rate and conductivity, allowing additional information to be gathered such as electrolyte loss. A wireless reader gives access to this information without the need for onboard power and through PPE (no line-of-sight required).
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Published: 2/11/2022
Category(s): Healthcare, Medical Devices, Sensors & Controls, Research Tools & Design Tools
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Porcine Rotavirus B and C Monoclonal Antibodies
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The antibodies are likely to be the first ones recognizing the VP6 proteins in the marketplace.
Description:
Using molecular cloning and recombinant protein techniques, our inventors have produced several monoclonal antibodies against Porcine Rotavirus B and C. After screening tests and evaluation, monoclonal antibodies 10B1 and 11H3 were...
Published: 2/16/2022
Category(s): Life Sciences, Healthcare, Veterinary Medicine, Medical Devices, Research Tools & Design Tools
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Bone Healing Apparatus
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ISURF #5069 improves the end results for fractured long bones by utilizing 3D printing technology to produce individualized and high-tolerance bone rods. They are manufactured with FDA approved matertials. This technology allows increased control and rotation of long bone movement as compared to traditional methods of treatment, and yields...
Published: 2/16/2022
Category(s): Life Sciences, Healthcare, Veterinary Medicine, Medical Devices
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Integrated Dual-Modality Microfluidic Sensor for Biomarker Detection
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ISU researchers have developed a process that relates to microfluidic sensing that uses biomarkers to detect cancerous features in humans. The invention utilizes surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology described in ISURF 4453 as well as electrochemical sensing to form a dual-modality sensor. The electrochemical component allows for high...
Published: 6/17/2022
Category(s): Medical Devices, Sensors & Controls, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Healthcare
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Anti-Alpha-Synuclein Monoclonal Antibodies for Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Summary: Iowa State University researchers have developed anti-alpha-synuclein antibodies that preferentially bind to aggregated alpha-synuclein. The antibodies can be used for an early screening test for alpha-synuclein associated diseases (such as Parkinsons' disease) with potential therapeutic uses to include the treatment of Parkinsons' disease...
Published: 2/11/2022
Category(s): Life Sciences, Healthcare
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Codon optimized nls-Mad7-nls for targeted double-strand breaks in vertebrates
Summary: This disclosure relates to vectors carrying a modified MAD7 gene optimized for high expression in vertebrates, including zebrafish and human cells. Description: Mad7 is a novel RNA-guided nuclease described by Inscripta with high potential for gene editing. To our knowledge, there are no published reports of Mad7 nuclease activity in vertebrate...
Published: 2/11/2022
Category(s): Agriculture, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Veterinary Medicine
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Influenza Nanovaccine
Summary: ISU researchers have developed an intranasally administered biocompatible polyanhydride nanoparticle-based influenza A virus (IAV) vaccine (IAV-nanovax) capable of providing robust protection against subsequent homologous and heterologous IAV infections.Description: IAV is a major cause of respiratory illness worldwide and typically responsible...
Published: 2/11/2022
Category(s): Life Sciences, Healthcare, Veterinary Medicine
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Smart Contact Lens for Intraocular Pressure Monitoring, Drug Release and Disease Biomarker Detection
Summary: Our contributors demonstrated a new type of contact lens for an optical monitoring of intraocular pressure (IOP) in real-time, drug delivery and disease biomarker detection.Description: Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Elevated Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the primary known risk factor for glaucoma nerve damage...
Published: 2/11/2022
Category(s): Healthcare, Medical Devices, Sensors & Controls, Veterinary Medicine
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