A Rapid Adaptable Portable In-Vitro Detection Biosensor Platform (Rapid) For Detecting Toxins In The Environment
Patent Number: BYU Technology 2016-053
Executive Summary:
General Description:
Cell-free Protein Synthesis for Biosensing Hormone Specific Endocrine Disruptors
Strengths:
Inventor Bio: Brad Bundy
https://chemicalengineering.byu.edu/index.php/cb-profile/50-bradley-c-bundy
Executive Summary:
- Invention Type: Diagnostic and Device
- Patent Status: Pending
- Patent Link: http://techtransfer.byu.edu/#/technology/2016-053
- Research Institute: Brigham Young University
- Disease Focus: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals, such as carcinogens
- Basis of Invention: Endocrine disrupting chemicals interfere with the endocrine system and are associated with the development of cancers, developmental disorders, infertility, obesity, and diabetes. Examples include BPA, pesticides, and many chemicals we interact with every day. Estimates place the cost of exposure to these chemicals at over $340 Billion per year
- How it works: This technology could facilitate inexpensive at-home or in-field testing of tap water, fruits, vegetables, canned food, and even playground soil to verify safety. This would be a powerful tool in helping prevent exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals, especially for infants and children
- Lead Challenge Inventor: Brad Bundy
- Novelty: Currently, BPA-free toys and water containers are sold at a premium; thus, there seems to be a market for the mindful caregiver, organic produce producer, and water resource manager.
General Description:
Cell-free Protein Synthesis for Biosensing Hormone Specific Endocrine Disruptors
Strengths:
- Currently, BPA-free toys and water containers are sold at a premium; thus there seems to be a market for the mindful caregiver, organic produce producer, and water resource manager
Inventor Bio: Brad Bundy
https://chemicalengineering.byu.edu/index.php/cb-profile/50-bradley-c-bundy