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DESCRIPTION provided by applicant The broad long term objective of the proposed research is to develop and market a commercial software product that can be used to facilitate the analysis of genetic changes in order to elucidate chromosomal abnormalities that underlie diseases such as autism spectrum disorder bipolar disorder and schizophrenia Recent technological advances allow samples of ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant Development of radiological nuclear medical countermeasures to treat Acute Radiation Syndrome ARS is a high priority research area for NIAID Bone marrow is one of the most sensitive tissues to radiation damage and impaired hematopoiesis is one of the first clinical signs of excessive radiation exposure often resulting i death Granulocyte colony stimulating ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Innovations in battery technology and microelectronics are now finding wide acceptance in the design of new prosthetic and orthotic appliances, while the actuators used to produce motion and force in these devices remain essentially unimproved. The overall goal of this multi-phase, expanded SBIR project is to adapt a new class of "active" materials--developed t ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census, approximately 7.7 million people over the age of 15 report they are unable to lift or carry even 10 pounds with their arms because of neuromuscular impairments. Extensive research suggests that "powered orthoses" could provide great benefit to many of these individuals. Comprised essentially of an orthotic brace fitt ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): EIderly falls constitute one of the most costly health problems in the U.S., both in terms of expense to the healthcare system and in individual suffering. Fully one-third of people over age 65 fall each year, many incurring significant injuries that strongly impact their long-term health prospects and productivity. Although many factors contribute to the prop ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): EIderly falls constitute one of the most costly health problems in the U.S., both in terms of expense to the healthcare system and in individual suffering. Fully one-third of people over age 65 fall each year, many incurring significant injuries that strongly impact their long-term health prospects and productivity. Although many factors contribute to the prop ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The goal of this project is to use an infection-independent cell-based assay to identify compounds that inhibit respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The basis of this bioassay is expression of a reporter gene from an artificial viral genome present within the cytoplasm of transfected cells. Significant advances have been made in identifying the cis-acting elem ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The goal of this project is to use an infection-independent cell-based assay to identify compounds that inhibit respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The basis of this bioassay is expression of a reporter gene from an artificial viral genome present within the cytoplasm of transfected cells. Significant advances have been made in identifying the cis-acting elem ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most important respiratory pathogen in infants, especially those born prematurely. It is also an important cause of disease in the elderly and immunosuppressed. There is no vaccine available to protect against RSV and "at risk" infants are presently treated by passive immunization. An effective small molecule drug that ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The drug discovery industry is under increasing pressure to rapidly prioritize compound candidates based on their efficacy and specificity. Although traditional chip based gene expression microarrays can provide significant insights, sample format and throughput considerations preclude more widespread use. Microtiter plate based microarray (MPMA) systems can be ...