BioForce to Collaborate on Food Pathogen Detection.AMES, Iowa -- BioForce Nanosciences, Inc. is collaborating with Iowa State University Academics ISU is best known for its degree programs in science, engineering, and agriculture. ISU is also home of the world's first electronic digital computing device, the Atanasoff–Berry Computer. (ISU ISU Iowa State University ISU Issue ISU Idaho State University ISU Illinois State University ISU Indiana State University ISU International Skating Union ISU International Space University ISU I-Shou University (Taiwan) ) to develop a sensitive nanotechnology based method for detecting food-borne pathogens. Funding for this project was awarded this week from the University as a part of the "Grow Iowa Values Fund" program which fosters the development of commercial applications from research. The primary investigator on the project is Dr. Byron Brehm-Stecher, a faculty member in the department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at ISU where the pathogen related work will be performed. The focus of his research is to provide new tools for the rapid and label-free detection of pathogen specific nucleic acid nucleic acid, any of a group of organic substances found in the chromosomes of living cells and viruses that play a central role in the storage and replication of hereditary information and in the expression of this information through protein synthesis. sequences with the potential to benefit the food industry, the medical and environmental diagnostics industries and the biotechnology and biodefense sectors. Dr. Saju Nettikadan, Director of the Research and Application Development group at BioForce will be a key researcher on this project. Dr. Nettikadan noted that "The NanoArrayer(TM) System technology developed by BioForce will provide a way to deposit the biomolecules This page aims to list articles on Wikipedia that describe particular biomolecules or types of biomolecules. This list is not necessarily complete or up to date - if you see an article that should be here but isn't (or one that shouldn't be here but is), please update the page used to capture the amplified pathogen DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. onto very small chip surfaces prior to detection. The primary advantage of this combined new assay platform is the potential for faster reaction kinetics which translates to shorter timeframes to detection and the ability to detect a variety of pathogens on a single chip. The experience we garnered in the development of our patented ViriChip(TM) product will greatly enhance the proposed research." Dr. Eric Henderson, Founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of BioForce Nanosciences, is co-principal investigator on this funded grant. "This project will focus on the combination of nanotechnology and molecular biology molecular biology, scientific study of the molecular basis of life processes, including cellular respiration, excretion, and reproduction. The term molecular biology was coined in 1938 by Warren Weaver, then director of the natural sciences program at the Rockefeller to create a new and powerful platform for pathogen detection in foods. Success of this project has the potential to positively affect NanoArrayer System sales. In addition, the use of atomic force microscopy (AFM (Atomic Force Microscope) A device used to image materials at the atomic level. AFMs are used to solve processing and materials problems in electronics, telecom, biology and other high-tech industries. ) for detection provides a unique approach for the development of label-free, nanotechnology-based molecular diagnostics. BioForce has over a decade of experience utilizing the AFM in the field of bionanotechnology research and in retail marketing of a line of AFM support products." About BioForce Nanosciences BioForce Nanosciences, Inc. has patented and patent-pending technology and products for ultramicro- and nanoscale placement and patterning of active biomolecules and other materials. This technology is embodied in the NanoArrayer(TM) System, a proprietary instrumentation/software platform. As an industry leader in the emerging field of bionanotechnology, BioForce Nanosciences is focused on providing practical molecular printing tools to the biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. and life sciences markets. The company currently offers a line of accessory products for atomic force microscopy and new innovative products as a cornerstone of the company. Contact Saju Nettikadan at BioForce Nanosciences at: snettikadan@bioforcenano.com or 515.233.8333 ext. 107. http://www.bioforcenano.com |
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