An exclusive selection of business opportunities. Compiled by the editors of Science|Business.
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Genomics / Partnership
One gene, three diseases
Seeking research support - A Karolinska team confirms that a common gene contributes to multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and - surprisingly - heart attack.
Materials/ License
Tearing through plastic
A Cambridge group has developed a new way to make polymer films with precisely determined microscopic holes - for fluid transport, DNA analysis, or even "tear here" marks in plastic packaging.
Food processing / Partnership
Squeezing the juice market
Seeking industrial partner - A Swedish spin-off invents a "cold pasteurization" process that could open a new niche in the global fruit-juice market.
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Nanotechnology / Cambridge: A cheaper route to nanoparticles.
From Cambridge Enterprise: "A cheap, effective synthesis route to carbon-encapsulated metal nanoparticles. Of particular benefit are the predicted ease of scale up to tonnage production volumes and the ability to produce encapsulated magnetic nanoparticles at very high yields. Applications for encapsulated metal nanoparticles include data storage, medical imaging, and ferrofluids for use in inks, paints and lubricants…"
Diagnostics / Kings College London: A new biomarker for Alzheimer's
From KCL Enterprises: The enzyme glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3) "is a useful diagnostic marker of AD in readily available tissue (blood as opposed to CSF). It may also allow earlier diagnosis of AD which is of great importance to patients, both clinically and psychologically.
Photonics / Cambridge: A super-sensitive photon detector
From Cambridge Enterprise: "A photon detector which combines the ability to detect single photons and to count the number of photons in a pulse. The detector has a low dark current and a high quantum efficiency exceeding 90%. The detector is aimed at low light level applications where high performance is required…"
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