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What exactly happens to the body in space and what are the risks? Are the risks the same for astronauts who spend six months on the space station versus those who may be away on a Mars mission for years? The simple answer is “no.” NASA is researching risks for …
Read More »DARPA SBIR for 3D printing of safe and edible food products converted from waste
With nutritional status being central to success in battle, food technology has long been considered an enabler for military operations. Food technology has been instrumental in ensuring that troops remain “fit to fight”. 3D printing technology for food continues to advance. The 3D printing technology will be fundamental to …
Read More »DARPA ReSource converting military waste into useful products
Over the past decades, global plastic production and consumption have witnessed a meteoric rise. Plastic is durable, easy to produce, lightweight, unbreakable, odourless, and chemically resistant. Its low manufacturing cost and durability are the two main factors responsible for the industry’s rapid growth. A so-called wonder product of the twentieth …
Read More »Bioelectronics promise more sustainable, biologically produced products including Touch Sensors and Printed Electronics
Bioelectronics is the discipline resulting from the convergence of biology and electronics and it has the potential to significantly impact many areas important to the nation’s economy and well-being, including healthcare and medicine, homeland security, forensics, and protecting the environment and the food supply. It is being fostered by the …
Read More »The Synthetic biology infrastructure will drive development of cloud based synthetic biology “apps”, and biology-as-a-service
Synthetic biology is the application of science, technology and engineering to facilitate and accelerate the design, manufacture and/or modification of genetic materials in living organisms, as defined by the European Commission. It envisions the redesign of natural biological systems for greater efficiency, as well as create new organisms as well as …
Read More »Biophotonics for Defence and Security from chemical and biological sensors to military Medicine
Various techniques used in biophotonics have been developed in an industrial or military setting before migrating to medicine and the life sciences. This is one reason why many techniques and applications used in biophotonics are open for dual use, i.e. can in principle be used for both civilian and military …
Read More »DARPA EMBER employing Microbes for bioproduction of Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
REEs are a series of chemical elements found in the Earth’s crust that are essential components of many technologies, including electronics, computer and communication systems, transportation, health care, and national defense. Rare Earths Elements (REE) are incorporated into many sophisticated technologies with both commercial and defense applications including smartphones and flatscreen …
Read More »Threat of Biological warfare, Bioterrorism and Bio accidents requires comprehensive Biodefense strategy
Naturally occurring threats such as influenza, Ebola, and Chikungunya are bypassing borders to emerge in nations oceans away, and exact a continued toll. The Pandemic and highly pathogenic influenzas challenge the globe every year and result in the loss of thousands of human and frequently millions of animal lives, respectively. …
Read More »Space based CRISPR gene-editing to protect astronauts from radiation damage of Deep-space missionss
Deep-space and long-duration missions, where both crew members and spacecraft no longer benefit from the protection of Earth’s magnetic fields, are considered high risk for adverse radiation impacts. Aircraft flying at altitude, at about 30,000 feet and above, also are starting to experience radiation-induced effects. “There are 500 times more …
Read More »DARPA WASH built Smartphone App for continuous assessment of Warfighter readiness and predict Illness or Injury
Around the world, armies are recognizing the importance of maximizing the effectiveness of Soldiers physically, perceptually, and cognitively. Militaries are therefore studying effects of frustration, mental workload, stress, fear and fatigue on both cognitive and physical performance. Early detection of illness and injury often yields a better prognosis. For …
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