Top licensing prospects from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Catalytic Method for the Production of Difructose Anhydride (DFA)
This cost-effective approach to large-scale production of DFA, which could serve as a nutraceutical to reduce the risk of colon cancer, anemia, osteoporosis and more, uses a heterogeneous catalyst and solvent at moderate temperatures and without water.
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Electrosynthesis of Value-Added Chemicals from Manure Wastewater
This new technique could help farmers extract useful nutrients such as ammonia and potassium from livestock manure to efficiently make fertilizer and other useful chemical products.
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Soil Gas-Flux Measurement System
A team of UW-Madison researchers has designed a low-cost soil gas-flux measurement system using gas-specific sensors that may be distributed among compact collection chambers.
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Improving Plant Growth with a tRNA Synthetase Gene That Activates TOR
A UW-Madison geneticist discovered that overexpressing a cytosolic asparaginyl tRNA synthetase called NARS1 in plants improves plant growth and yields.
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Microorganisms and Methods for Producing Reuterin
This method of increasing reuterin production involves the overexpression of Orf14 in strains that contain the reuterin production pathway (i.e., the pdu operon).
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Meristem Transformation Using a Liquid Selection Medium
This efficient method for genetically manipulating cannabis involves retaining both primary leaves in the cannabis explant, culturing the explant in liquid media and using spectinomycin at the rooting stage along with a specialized rooting media.
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Featured UW-Madison Researcher
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Joao Dorea, Assistant Professor of Animal and Dairy Sciences
“I was thrilled to see Prof. Dorea honored with UW’s 2024 Early Career Innovator Award. Since coming to UW, Joao has been on the forefront of applying data analytics and AI to challenges in the animal health and nutrition industry. His unique perspective has been shaped not only by his research, but also by his experience on his family’s farm and his time in industry at a major global animal health company. He develops practical, innovative solutions to address global needs.” – Emily Bauer, WARF Director of Licensing |
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