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🚀 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗯 – Your Ultimate Resource for Synthetic Biology Insights and Intelligence! Discover the power of objective research, in-depth technology & product mapping, and techno-commercial analysis all in one place. Whether you're seeking new technologies, partners, or market opportunities, #KnowledgeHub empowers you to make smarter, faster decisions. Ready to unlock the future? Join the hub today! https://lnkd.in/dCcXd2F7 #SyntheticBiology #SynBio #Bioengineering #BioTechnology #Biotechnology #GeneticEngineering #BioInnovation #CRISPR #Genomics #BioTech #BioDesign #Bioinformatics #CellEngineering #GenomeEditing #BiotechStartup

🚀 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀! We recently had the incredible opportunity to help a client explore lab-grown materials that could replace traditional textiles like leather – 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 🌱 Our deep dive into 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗹𝗮𝗯-𝘀𝘆𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 revealed materials grown using cutting-edge bio-tech, pushing beyond well-known options like mycelium. The goal? Create 𝗲𝗰𝗼-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆, 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 that can also be shaped into complex 3D forms, revolutionizing manufacturing. Our approach: ✅ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 of grown materials with potential to replace leather/textiles ✅ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟯𝗗 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 for direct-to-form production, cutting waste & costs ✅ 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 based on feedstocks, maturity, and applicability to your products This project isn’t just about 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 — it's about shaping a 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 for materials science and manufacturing. Interested in how we can help you unlock sustainable growth and innovation? Let’s discuss how 𝗹𝗮𝗯-𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 and 𝟯𝗗 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 can transform your business! Read the case example: https://lnkd.in/d9kW6qb4 Visit us at 🌐https://lnkd.in/en_HxZ7 or send us a message to learn more. #Sustainability #Innovation #LabGrownMaterials #3DManufacturing #CircularEconomy #Consulting #MaterialsScience

🧬 🧫𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐔𝐩 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 🧬 🧫 An international collaboration between Wyss Institute at Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the The University of Edinburgh has unveiled a new synthetic biology platform that creates a high-contrast fluorescent biosensor. These nano sensors light up only when they bind to their target molecule, significantly improving detection accuracy by increasing fluorescence up to 100-fold in under a second.   The platform leverages fluorogenic amino acids (FgAAs) and enables the rapid conversion of protein binders into nanosensors, improving applications in disease detection, environmental monitoring, and precision medicine.  The technology boasts faster development, lower costs, and superior real-time imaging capabilities, marking an important step forward for diagnostics and therapeutics. Researchers led by Dr. George Church and Dr. Erkin Kuru developed nanosensors that detected SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins, cancer-related growth factors, and stress hormones using this technology, demonstrating its vast potential both for medicine and research. Published in Nature Communications, the findings illustrate how a platform can simplify the discovery and manufacturing processes of nanosensors, allowing for real-time disease monitoring and therapeutic development. Source: https://lnkd.in/eH6TDRhc DOI: https://lnkd.in/dVzYxEc4 Stay Informed! Reach out for early access to #SyntheticBiology #KnowledgeHub #Biosensor

🔋𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐮𝐦-𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫🔋 Researchers at The Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have created a novel gel that has the potential to improve the safety and potency of lithium-ion batteries. The gel's purpose is to stop leaks of the extremely flammable electrolyte fluid. Preliminary laboratory investigations indicate that it also enhances battery performance and longevity. "Advanced Functional Materials" is the journal where the researchers publish a report on their findings.   Truly powerful batteries are lithium-ion ones. "They charge faster than conventional rechargeable batteries and can therefore be used in almost all areas of life," says Professor Wolfgang Binder, head of the Macromolecular Chemistry Research Group at MLU. "However, the electrolytes, which transport the ions that conduct the current between the electrodes, are highly flammable. This can cause the battery to catch fire or explode if it is damaged."   The goal of MLU researchers' effort is to make lithium-ion batteries safer. "We have developed a polymer that can be filled into the battery cell. The electrolyte is bound to this substance, however the ions can continue to circulate freely between the electrodes," explains Dr Dr. Anja Marinow, a chemist at MLU. "The filling has a gel-like consistency and combines the high conductivity of liquids with the thermal stability and robustness of polymers. Source: https://lnkd.in/dTz8yS7N DOI: https://lnkd.in/dZhRX9Kz Stay Informed! Reach out for early access to #BatteryTechnology #KnowledgeHub #LithiumIon #Safety #Leak

⚕️ 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗶 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 $𝟭𝟬.𝟳𝟱𝗠 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 ⚕️ Melodi Health, a Minneapolis-based medical device company has successfully closed a $𝟏𝟎.𝟕𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 Series A financing round that was oversubscribed and the initiation of the pivotal "ARIA" investigational device exemption (IDE) trial. These developments underscore the company's commitment to transforming breast reconstruction and improving outcomes for women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. This brings the total funds raised by the company to $𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 since its inception in February 2021. Key investors in this round include Engage Venture Partners, HM Venture Partners, Southeast Minnesota Capital Fund LLC, and Three Bridges Private Capital.  The funding will be used to further the development of Melodi Matrix, a ground-breaking breast reconstruction technique that supports soft tissue and reduce post surgical infections—particularly for breast cancer patients. In conjunction with the financing, Melodi Health has commenced the first subject enrollment in its pivotal ARIA IDE trial at the University of Utah Health. This nationwide, multi-center, randomized, and controlled study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Melodi Matrix, a device that promises to enhance clinical outcomes for women undergoing breast reconstruction post-mastectomy. The trial is a critical step toward seeking FDA approval for this transformative technology. "We are thrilled to achieve these important financial and clinical milestones, namely the first implant of a device being evaluated for safety and efficacy that is designed to provide soft-tissue support and reduce post-surgical infections associated with breast cancer surgery," said Sarah Worrell, co-founder and CEO of Melodi Health. "This device is unlike anything surgeons currently have in their toolbox to mitigate a situation that occurs in as many as 14% of women undergoing mastectomy followed by reconstruction." Website: https://lnkd.in/dMMRGMBB Other Source: https://lnkd.in/dRx2NQ_B Follow us to stay updated on industry news The Quaestio #BreastCancer #Funding

🌏🏭𝗔𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗭𝗘𝗨𝗦, 𝗮 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼-𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗢𝟮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 🏭🌏 Aker Solutions, in collaboration with PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd., MISC Group and Clean Energy Systems, Inc. Inc, announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during ONS Conference 2024 in Stavanger, Norway. “We're excited to bring ZEUS to life alongside our partners. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our mission to solve energy challenges using innovative technology", said Jo Kjetil Krabbe, executive vice president of Power Solutions at Aker Solutions. Utilizing cutting-edge oxyfuel combustion, the ZEUS technology captures all CO2 emissions while converting high CO2 natural gas into dispatchable power. Before being permanently stored, the CO2 is immediately put into a reservoir for long-term storage or it can be used to boost gas and oil production. Furthermore, the ability of oxyfuel combustion to burn untreated gas directly from the well—including gas with up to 90% CO2—is another distinctive feature. This makes it possible to use gas reserves that would otherwise be deemed too costly to develop. Source: https://lnkd.in/dd6Y_xGq Stay Informed! Reach out for early access to #CarbonCapture #KnowledgeHub #ZEUS #CO2

🌡️ 👕𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗸-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 👕 🌡️ New fabric coating technology can cool your body by up to 8°F, offering relief during extreme heat waves. During a heat wave, being outside can be uncomfortable, sweaty, and even dangerous for your health. But now, scientists have created apparel that physically cools the body—a novel invention that may provide respite. “If you walk out into the sunlight, you will get increasingly hot because your body and clothing are absorbing ultraviolet (UV) and near-infrared (near-IR) light from the sun,” says Trisha Andrew. “And as long as you’re alive, your body is generating heat, which can be thought of as light, too.” To make people more comfortable outside, Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have created a flexible, chalk-based coating that can be applied to fabrics, including everyday clothing. This coating reflects the sun's energy and allows the body’s natural heat to escape, effectively lowering the temperature underneath the fabric by up to 8 degrees Fahrenheit compared to the surrounding air. and by up to 15 degrees compared to untreated fabrics. “So far in our processes, we’ve been limited by the size of our laboratory equipment,” Andrew says, but she’s part of a startup company that’s scaling up the CVD process for bolts of fabric, which are about five feet wide and 100 yards long. Andrew explains that this venture could provide a way to translate Patamia and Yee’s innovations into pilot-scale production. The researchers aim to scale up production of this cooling fabric through a new startup. They plan to produce fabric sheets that are 5 feet wide and 300 feet long. However, challenges remain, particularly in ensuring the product is affordable for widespread use, especially for vulnerable populations most affected by extreme heat. Source: https://lnkd.in/eF5kCcYC Follow us to stay updated on industry news The Quaestio #Chalk #Fabric

🥔𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝🥔 Researchers from University of Leeds, the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, King's College London and INRAE, France have developed a revolutionary oil-free super-lubricant derived from potato proteins. The innovative lubricant mimics biological systems, such as synovial fluid in human joints, helping it achieve near-zero friction, providing an alternative to conventional synthetic lubricants. Using potato proteins, a low-carbon footprint byproduct, this development is designed to provide efficient, environmentally friendly lubricants. Lead author Anwesha Sarkar, Professor of Colloids and Surfaces, said: “This is a revolutionary material engineering paradigm for biomedical applications and is a key milestone towards achieving highly sustainable, plant-based aqueous lubricant materials". First author, Dr Olivia Pabois-Delêtre, said: “What we have created could well be the next generation of engineered biomedical materials for uses such as artificial synovial fluid, tears and saliva". Professor Chris Lorenz from King’s College London commented: “As part of this interdisciplinary team led by Professor Sarkar, we were able to combine our expertise in molecular dynamics simulations with the experimental expertise of the other groups to link the molecular scale details of this exciting plant protein-based lubricant to its amazing lubrication properties". Dr Marco Ramaioli from INRAE France added: “I was very happy to contribute to this promising study that aligns perfectly to INRAE's objectives of laying the basis for a sustainable bio-based economy, replacing fossil-fuel-based materials and energies with their biomass-based counterparts." Source: https://lnkd.in/dr8hkYPV Follow us to stay updated on industry news The Quaestio #Potato #Lubricants #Sustainable

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🌟We are excited to announce that we will exhibit our #KnowledgeHub platform for Synthetic Biology at Global Bio India 2024 🌟   Whether you're seeking new technologies, partners, or market opportunities, #KnowledgeHub empowers you to make smarter, faster decisions. We cordially encourage everyone to stop by Booth #52. to see the platform live. Thanks to Global Bio India and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) for the opportunity. Connect with our experts to know more: Technical Spoke Person: Zuzer C Commercial Spoke Person: Nohid Chougle #KnowledgeHub #Demo #Exhibition #GlobalBioIndia2024 #BioTechnology #SyntheticBiology