Chemistry and materials
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Cancer treatment: Pralatrexate
FDA approval of treatment for peripheral T-cell lymphoma caps decades of SRI research.
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Sleep-activated neurons
Identification of rare neurons may help treat sleep disorders and understand memory.
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Bioagent detection using upconverting phosphors
Bioagent detection protects humans from harmful exposure.
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Lymphoma treatment: Targretin® (bexarotene)
FDA approves treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
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Hazardous waste disposal
Patented process decomposes hazardous wastes to undetectable amounts.
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Rapid prototyping method for ceramics
Inventing a whole new class of ceramic engine part prototyping.
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Ozone depletion research
Our research provided critical findings on protecting the atmosphere that protects us all.
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Surface analysis by laser ionization (SALI)
Extremely sensitive surface analysis now standard for analyzing metals, semiconductors and more.
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Human liver tissue bank
The first human liver tissue bank for testing drugs on humans versus animals.
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Polymers for super strength
Stronger products from tennis rackets to Mars rovers.
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Blood treatment: Hirudin
New treatment for blood clot prevention stems from peptide once only found in leeches.
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Blue light-emitting diode
The world’s first blue light-emitting diode (LED) lays the foundations for Blu-Ray.