Photothermal disinfection of N95 respirators

— Technology Description

A team of researchers led by Young-Shin Jun have developed a polymer coating for N95 respirators that would permit fast, easy, and cheap N95 disinfection using only direct sunlight. The researchers coated the outermost fabric layer in polydopamine, which converts photon energ…

Fusion protein for treating multiple strains of Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus

— Disease indication – Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) infection, either naturally-arising and as a result of bioterrorism

Drug format – Biologic (soluble receptor fusion protein)

Drug class – First-in-class

Mode of action – This soluble fusion protein contains domain …

Early, specific, blood-based diagnostic for septic arthritis

— Technology Description:

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have identified blood-based cytokine signatures that could be used to specifically detect, distinguish and monitor septic arthritis, synovitis and osteomyelitis. This assay could enable timely, accurate treatment to avoid joi…

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