Genomics/Proteomics

Latest Innovations

Production of Transgenic Pigs Containing the Gene Encoding Human Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-I) Under Control of the Bovine a-Lactalbumin Promoter and Regulatory Regions

 

The present invention relates to animals that express exogenous growth factors in their milk, and in particular to pigs that express exogenous IGF-I in their milk...

Preparation of Degradable Silica-Drug Conjugated Nanoparticle with Monodisperse Particle Sizes

 

The invention provides a silica nanoparticle comprising a non-porous matrix of silicon-oxygen bonds, wherein the matrix comprises organic agents conjugated to...

siRNA Delivery System for Inflammatory Diseases

 

Dr. Jianjun Cheng and his research group have developed a system for delivering small interfering RNA (siRNA). siRNA can be used as a specific form of interference...

Cell Encapsulation in Uniform Microcapsules with Built-In Cell Centering Mechanism

 

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an apparatus having an outer nozzle operable to discharge an outer stream...

FRET Based High-Throughput Screening

 

Advanced molecular imaging tools combined with investigative tools like biochemical and cell based assays have thepotential to unravel complex molecular processes...

Multiplexed Targeted Genome Engineering and Gene Activation

 

 

Dr. Pablo Perez-Pinera from the University of Illinois has developed a multiplexable and universal nuclease-assisted...

Microparticles that Create Biological Gels with Tunable Properties

Dr. Kong from the University of IL has developed microparticles that create fibrin gels with desirable properties for wound healing products, drug delivery, and...

Split Prime Editing Platforms

Dr. Pablo Perez-Pinera has developed a method to divide prime editing tools into smaller components that are small enough to be delivered in adeno-associated viruses, an...

Split Prime Editing Platforms

Dr. Thomas Gaj has developed a novel prime editor based on a Staphylococcus aureus Cas9 ortholog. Furthermore, he has developed split intein versions of the prime editing...

Nanopore-based System for Molecule Sequencing

Dr. Aksimentiev has developed a new solid-state nanopore DNA sequencing method that affords superior control over DNA translocation. By creating custom-sized nanopores and...