Why is the target important?The PI3 lipid kinase (PI3K) pathway is an important target for anti-cancer drug development because:It’s activated by growth factors, oncogenes (RAS), GPCRs, etc. It

Aspects of this invention are required for the construction of silk-based optical and electronic devices.Researchers at Tufts University have developed methods to utilize silk fibroin in the

BACKGROUND Terahertz radiation is useful for a variety of applications. For example, because of its ability to penetrate most clothing, terahertz radiation provides a way to detect concealed weapons

Download a .pdf version of this invention hereResearchers at Tufts University have developed novel methods for fabricating nano- and micro-particles from silk. These biocompatible, biodegradable

Unmet need: Declining petroleum resources have heightened the interest in biomass as potentially the only sustainable source of organic carbon that can be used in the chemical and energy industry

Silk based hydrogels made through electrogelation (e-gels) are excellent biocompatible adhesives. Once formed, these e-gels can be reversible which makes them excellent candidates for on-demand

BACKGROUND Silver catalysts can be used for ethylene epoxidation and appear promising for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NOx with hydrocarbons. For example, silver catalysts have potential

BACKGROUND Between the optical frequencies and the microwave frequencies is a broad expanse of spectrum in the terahertz range. However, development of devices for operation in the terahertz range is

Researchers at Tufts University have developed novel silk biomaterials that are surface-modified with polyethylene glycol (PEG). These materials have utility in various biomedical applications where

Inhibitors of Clostridium difficile spore germinationTufts case T001523Technology• Spore formation by Clostridium difficile is a significant obstacle to overcoming hospital-acquired C. difficile