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PROJECT SUMMARYTitle: A rapid field-portable sensor for detecting histamine in food.PD: Mendecki LukaszInstitution: Allergy Amulet Inc.Scombrotoxin poisoning is a leading foodborne illness caused by the consumption of spoiledfish and fishery products containing high concentrations of histamine. Histamine is thereforean indicator of freshness and microbiological quality of many perishable foods. De ...

Poor dietary quality and low fruit and vegetable (FV) intake in particular is an established riskfactor for many chronic diseases; current consumption among children is alarmingly inadequate.Engaging children through school and afterschool settings is a viable strategy to make positivechanges but for transformational and sustainable impact messaging must also reach familiesteachers retail environm ...

Project SummaryTitle: An automated system for honey bee husbandry that enables high-throughput biologicalassaysPD/PI: Dr. Adam Hamiton; ForgeBeeSubaward PD/PI: Dr. Gene Robinson; University of Illinois at Urbana ChampaignHoney bees are crucial for agriculture and serve as a model system for insect pollinatorecotoxicology. At the heart of a honey bee colony's health and productivity is a set of com ...

Heterologous Synthesis of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids for AquacultureUSDA SBIR Phase II Applicationth The United States is a minor aquaculture producer ranking 18 in global aquaculture productionin 2022 but it is the leading importer of fish and fish products. Even though U.S. aquaculture hasbeen estimated to be growing at a compound annual rate of 4.1% we still depend heavily uponimports. By valu ...

Impossible Objects (IO) has created a fundamentally new approach to additive manufacturing (AM) called Composite Based Additive Manufacturing (CBAM). CBAM is a superior 3D-printing process, because the material properties of the parts are better, the proc

3Degrees’ TraceAM software is a streamlined platform designed to effectively organize, analyze, and deploy critical technical data packages related to Additive Manufactured parts. It is a secure and customizable interface ideal for use in munitions develo

In an era where information is power and the digital realm is as critical as the physical battlefield, the Department of the Air Force (DAF) faces a monumental challenge: ensuring secure, trusted, and accessible records for both Airmen and Guardians. As t

The proposed project intends to reduce the technical and financial risks associated with a disruptive battery technology so that DoD program executive officers and private investors are inclined to finance the commercialization of the technology. The proj

DataChat is a cohesive, all-in-one analytics platform that makes a broad range of analytics tools, accessible to everyone – including non-programmers. Individuals can uncover sophisticated insights from their data to improve outcomes for their organization. Our Guided English Language makes point and click actions visible, accessible, and understandable in a workflow that is recorded for each re ...

Typically, anti-EM warfare protection is done by enclosing all electronics in metal electrical boxes.  However, this strategy is limited in several ways:  Firstly, many electronics boards must fit into tight spaces, where the typical machined-metal boxes either can’t fit or cost significant amounts of money to be manufactured; secondly, many electrical boards can overheat when enclosed in a bo ...