Navigation Links
Los Alamos National Laboratory earns 3 R&D 100 Awards
Date:6/22/2011

LOS ALAMOS, New Mexico, June 22, 2011 Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists have won three of R&D Magazine's 2011 R&D100 Awards. Recognized as the "Oscars of Invention" by the Chicago Tribune, these awards honor the top 100 proven technological advances of the past year. The winning Laboratory technologies include a molecular beacon that targets specific nucleic acids, a spacer fluid for oil wells that shrinks when heated, and a better way to produce thorium, an elemental sustainable energy source.

"I want to congratulate this year's R&D 100 award winners," said Energy Secretary Steven Chu. "The Department of Energy's national laboratories and sites are at the forefront of innovation, and it is gratifying to see their work recognized once again. The cutting-edge research and development done in our national labs and facilities is helping to meet our energy challenges, strengthen our national security, and enhance our economic competitiveness."

"Once again the RD 100 awards show that Los Alamos National Laboratory's multidisciplinary scientific approach provides real-world innovation with the potential to drive job creation in the private sector while delivering benefits to the American public," said LANL Director Charlie McMillan. "We are proud of our Los Alamos researchers, and I salute them all as well as the researchers from our sister labs and facilities who won R&D 100 Awards as well."

This year's winning technologies include:

NanoCluster Beacons

NanoCluster Beacons are collections of silver atoms designed to illuminate when bound to nucleic acids, such as the DNA of specific pathogens. Created by Hsin-Chih (Tim) Yeh, James Werner, Jaswinder Sharma, and Jennifer Martinez, these beacons can be used to probe for diseases that threaten humans by identifying the nucleic acid targets that represent a person's full genome, and allow for personalized medication. They can also be used in quantitative biology
'/>"/>

Contact: James Rickman
jamesr@lanl.gov
505-665-9203
DOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory
Source:Eurekalert

0

GOOD

Page: 1 2 3

Related biology news :

1. Los Alamos technology strikes a chord with algal biofuels
2. ORNL, Los Alamos pioneer new approach to assist scientists, farmers
3. BIO-key(R) International To Exhibit at Oracle OpenWorld
4. Sentara begins international trial -- open at only 24 US locations
5. UW science photo takes second in national contest
6. Rice University establishes National Corrosion Center
7. 8 National Medals of Science awardees to be honored at gala, then the White House
8. Perinatal Days and International Stillbirth Conference -- Nov.5-7
9. AVS 55th International Symposium & Exhibition, Oct. 19-24
10. Childrens National researchers develop novel anti-tumor vaccine
11. National Science Foundation grants Clemson professors award to develop nanoprobes
Post Your Comments:
*Name:
*Comment:
*Email:
(Date:5/23/2013)... Wis. In an age when microbial pathogens are ... tamp down infection, a team of Wisconsin scientists has ... curbing the bacteria that cause staph infections. , Writing ... Society , a group led by University of Wisconsin-Madison ... with the "quorum sensing" behavior of Staphylococcus aureus ...
(Date:5/22/2013)... to improve durability in fuel cell powered buses, ... discovered links between electrode degradation processes and bus ... effects of electrode degradation stressors in the operating ... , The findings of the study, led by ... in a long-term study at Burnaby-based Ballard Power ...
(Date:5/22/2013)... 2013)The omega 3 fatty acids in fish oil have ... so that the American Heart Association currently recommends eating ... fatty varieties rich in omega 3s. However, the mechanism ... a new study, scientists led by Jason R. Carter ... by providing evidence that fish oil might specifically counteract ...
Breaking Biology News(10 mins):University of Wisconsin chemists find new compounds to curb staph infection 2Tests lead to doubling of fuel cell life 2Fish oil may help the heart beat mental stress 2
... discovered molecular mechanism helps control the amount and effectiveness of ... that is produced by the body,s own nerve cells. ... Nature Neuroscience . The lead author on the study is ... the University of Washington (UW). The senior author is Dr. ...
... outdoor "laboratory" on Ohio State University,s campus shows that naturally ... ecological services as will wetlands planted by humans. Researchers ... experimental marshes on the campus, one that was planted in ... colonize plant and animal life on its own. The 2 ...
... ITHACA, N.Y. Apathetic aphids which become ... and alarms sent by fellow aphids become easy ... to researchers at the Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant ... Academy of Sciences , Aug. 3, 2010.) The ...
Cached Biology News:Newly discovered mechanism controls levels and efficacy of a marijuana-like substance in the brain 2Newly discovered mechanism controls levels and efficacy of a marijuana-like substance in the brain 3Planted, unplanted man-made wetlands are similar at year 15, and function as effective carbon sinks 2Planted, unplanted man-made wetlands are similar at year 15, and function as effective carbon sinks 3Planted, unplanted man-made wetlands are similar at year 15, and function as effective carbon sinks 4Apathetic aphids with attitude become easier prey for ladybugs 2
(Date:5/23/2013)... MARINO, Calif. , May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ ... today a strategic alliance with DAK Renewable Research ... the corn oil yield. VG Energy is a ... (OTC Pink: VGLS). VG Energy,s exclusively ... to increase the oil yield in plants, possessing ...
(Date:5/23/2013)... EXTON, Pa. , May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ ... leading research and advisory firms for specialized biopharmaceutical ... gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and infectious disease specialists reported that ... warehousing patients (e.g., intentionally delaying treatment) in anticipation ... physicians than six months ago, when only 6 ...
(Date:5/23/2013)... Md. , May 23, 2013 Northwest ... biotechnology company developing DCVax ® personalized immune therapies ... use its exhibit at this year,s American Society Of ... to highlight its leadership role in immune therapy.  ... The ASCO annual meeting is the pre-eminent conference focused ...
(Date:5/23/2013)... SAN DIEGO , May 23, 2013  Verenium ... biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of ... , Chief Financial Officer, will present at two ... Mr. Black will present at the Second Annual ... at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City.  ...
Breaking Biology Technology:VG Energy Enters into a Strategic Alliance with DAK Renewable Research for LipidMax Field Trials 2VG Energy Enters into a Strategic Alliance with DAK Renewable Research for LipidMax Field Trials 3The Majority of Physicians that Treat Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Have Begun "Warehousing" and Preparing Their HCV Patients for the Next Generation of HCV Treatments 2The Majority of Physicians that Treat Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Have Begun "Warehousing" and Preparing Their HCV Patients for the Next Generation of HCV Treatments 3NW Bio Exhibit at the Upcoming ASCO Meeting to Highlight its Leadership Role in Immune Therapy for Cancer 2NW Bio Exhibit at the Upcoming ASCO Meeting to Highlight its Leadership Role in Immune Therapy for Cancer 3Verenium To Present At Two Upcoming Conferences 2Verenium To Present At Two Upcoming Conferences 3
... of Missouri officials announced today a five-year agreement with ... research and training in nanomedicine and nanotechnology. "We ... affiliation of 16 institutions of higher education in Tamil ... research. "K.S.R. has the same commitment to deliver quality ...
... Mich., Oct. 11, 2011 New England Biolabs, Inc. ... signed a distribution agreement whereby NEB will distribute a ... the amplification of DNA from single cells or extremely ... Genome Amplification (WGA) Kit is the first product available ...
... 11, 2011 Roche ( SIX: RO, ... announced today an agreement to license several technologies developed ... Arizona State University and Dr. Colin Nuckolls of the ... revolutionary DNA sequencing system. The licensed technologies include specialized ...
Cached Biology Technology:MU signs academic agreement with K.S.R. Educational Institutions of India 2New England Biolabs and Rubicon Genomics Enter into Distribution Agreement for Single Cell Amplification Products 2Roche Licenses Nanopore Sequencing Technologies from Arizona State University and Columbia University for Rapid, Affordable DNA Sequencing 2Roche Licenses Nanopore Sequencing Technologies from Arizona State University and Columbia University for Rapid, Affordable DNA Sequencing 3Roche Licenses Nanopore Sequencing Technologies from Arizona State University and Columbia University for Rapid, Affordable DNA Sequencing 4
... The Helios gene gun low-pressure system, 220-240 ... biomaterials into cells. This handheld device employs an ... other biomaterial-coated gold microcarriers from the inner wall ... cells. This system can be used for in ...
... Hybridization Wash Pack provides optimized blocking ... Preparation Quality Clarifier: Ready-to-use wash solutions ... SigmaScreen(tm) APS Coated Slides for Microarrays ... Hybridization Blocking Buffer: 1L • Microarray ...
Mouse polyclonal antibody raised against a partial recombinant MHC2TA. NCBI Entrez Gene ID = 4261...
Mouse monoclonal antibody raised against a partial recombinant JRKL. NCBI Entrez Gene ID = JRKL...
Biology Products: